Ep 1: Strategic Talent Acquisition in Hypergrowth

In this episode of the Leaders in Talent podcast, the guest, Alan, the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Deel, shares his journey from being part of the founding team of a micro-mobility company to leading talent acquisition at one of the fastest-growing companies.Operating in over 100 countries and hiring 2000 new employees annually, Alan discusses the strategies and challenges of recruiting in four main areas: revenue teams, operations, G&A functions, and R&D teams. He delves into the importance of TA function maturity, the use of technology in recruitment, and developing a company's employee value proposition and branding.Alan also sheds light on Deel's hyper-growth journey, the transition to a fully remote work environment, and the metrics and strategies that drive their success in talent acquisition. Additionally, Alan shares valuable leadership lessons learned throughout his career, emphasizing the importance of values, consistency, and being curious.What is covered:00:00 Introduction to the Leaders in Talent Podcast00:25 Alan's Journey to Becoming Head of Talent at Deal00:34 Exploring Deal's Global Operations and Recruitment Strategy02:24 Challenges and Strategies in Talent Acquisition at Deal05:15 The Evolution of Deal: From EOR to a Comprehensive HR Platform08:03 Adapting to a Fully Remote Recruitment Process14:05 Lessons Learned from Leadership and Management Roles17:29 Key Metrics and Challenges in Talent Acquisition26:45 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Leaders___________________________Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matchr/Get in touch with us: https://www.matchr.io/who-we-are/contact/___________________________Connect with Alan Price: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanprice/Connect with Adriaan Kolff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriaankolff/___________________________RSS feed: https://media.rss.com/leaders-in-talent/feed.xml___________________________Do you need flexible recruitment and sourcing support for your company? Let's talk to see how Matchr can help you: https://www.matchr.io