Tani Pozirekides
Santa Monica,CA
Summary
Accomplished Talent Acquisition Leader with proven expertise in building and transforming hiring strategies across entertainment and technology. Highlights include growing the Netflix Studio from 1 to 1200+ global employees, and launching the inaugural the ITV Orbit Program. Excels in DEI coaching and executive search, blending strategic vision with hands-on international hiring and team leadership.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Talent Acquisition / Sr. Director, People
ITV America
Los Angeles, CA
11.2022 - Current
- First in-house talent acquisition hire at ITV in the U.S.
- Built a bespoke hiring strategy and interview processes for the organization.
- Supported and coached leaders on inclusive hiring and achieving their DEI objectives.
- Launched and managed the ITV Orbit Program, a full-time, paid rotational program designed for emerging talent.
- Partner with C-suite and senior leaders to execute high-stakes searches, filling critical roles across all functions, and aligning with business goals.
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Netflix
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Built the Netflix Studio with the founding Head of Production, and grew the team from 1 to over 1,200+ global employees.
- Spent six months on an assignment in Singapore, helping to lead the Asia-Pacific recruiting team.
- Managed a team of sourcers, recruiters, and talent coordinators, ranging in experience from entry-level to seasoned recruiting professionals.
- Coached and advised leaders across the Netflix Studio based on knowledge of niche markets, compensation, and the competitive landscape.
- Nurtured long-term relationships with senior-level talent for networking, succession planning, and market intelligence.
- Planned global recruiting events to attract and network with talent in the UK and Europe.
Recruiter
Netflix
Los Angeles, CA
06.2013 - 10.2019
- Worked full-cycle or with a sourcer, and with hiring managers and HRBPs as partners to find and attract talent specific to the team's needs.
- Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions, from Executive Assistant to Vice Presidents.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and interviews, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
- Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
- Negotiated salaries and other employment terms with successful candidates, and their representatives.
Education
B.A. - Communications, French & Francophone Studies
SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Interviewing
- Executive search
- Internships and Emerging Talent
- DEI Coaching
- Employee Relations
- ATS and implementation
- Recruiting Analytics
- Google Suite
- Excel
- Data analysis
- Executive coaching
- Onboarding
- Team Leadership
- International hiring
- Offer negotiation
- Reporting expertise
Timeline
Head of Talent Acquisition / Sr. Director, People
ITV America
11.2022 - Current
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Netflix
05.2019 - 07.2022
Recruiter
Netflix
06.2013 - 10.2019
B.A. - Communications, French & Francophone Studies
SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
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