Konstantina Glykou, MBA

Principal Sourcing Partner

Philologist - Teacher

Experience

Principal Sourcing Partner

December 2024 - Present

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Senior Sourcing Partner

June 2023 - November 2024

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IT & Life Sciences Recruiter

May 2022 - May 2023


Hays
Distinctions

Top Recruiter in Hays Switzerland 2024

#2 Recruiter in Hays Switzerland 2023

 

 

Clients

Roche, Novartis, Lonza, Takeda, J&J, Biogen, Sandoz, Organon

  • • Specialize in recruiting IT, Life Sciences, Engineering, and Services professionals for temporary and project-based assignments, aligning client requirements with role specifications through thorough job analysis.
  • • Identify, attract, and engage top talent via multi-channel sourcing strategies, including job boards, professional networks, social media, referrals, and the cultivation of long-term talent communities.
  • • Assess candidates holistically by reviewing applications, conducting competency- and personality-based interviews, and applying modern selection methods to ensure objective hiring decisions.
  • • Curate and present high-caliber shortlists while maintaining close communication with HR stakeholders and senior management throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
  • • Advise executives on strategic workforce planning, and the acquisition of key talent, while also handling niche and highly specialized roles as well as global freelancer sourcing.
  • • Design salary benchmarks, lead contract negotiations, and oversee project agreements in full compliance with Swiss labor legislation
  • • Execute rapid, targeted sourcing strategies under tight deadlines, consistently delivering top-matching candidates to meet urgent client needs.
  • • Mentor and onboard new colleagues, deliver personalized LinkedIn training for effective sourcing, and enhance team performance by proactively sharing high-quality candidate recommendations.
  • • Facilitate career development workshops at client sites to guide emerging talent and support long-term employability.
  • • Spearhead a LinkedIn Sourcing Project within a cross-functional team, identifying impactful professional communities, collaborating with employment offices, and partnering with Swiss vocational schools and universities while evaluating job board effectiveness.
  • • Continuously analyze market dynamics and talent trends, contributing to employer branding initiatives and enhancing recruitment frameworks to improve efficiency, compliance, and candidate experience.
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IT Talent Acquisition Specialist

February 2022 - April 2022

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IT Talent Acquisition Analyst

September 2021 - January 2022


European Dynamics
Clients

Europol, European Commission

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  • • Lead in-house recruitment across key departments, including Recruitment, HR Administration, HR Learning & Development, Payroll, and IT, ensuring alignment of talent with organizational needs.
  • • Conduct structured interviews with applicants, referrals, and internal candidates to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit.
  • • Post targeted job advertisements, proactively source candidates, and attract top talent through strategic outreach for both external placements and in-house roles.
  • • Manage the company’s ATS and optimize LinkedIn job slots to maximize candidate pipeline quality and visibility.
  • • Liaise with shortlisted candidates and prepare detailed assessment reports for client and internal stakeholder presentations.
  • • Draft financial offers, oversee contract negotiations, and administer all recruitment-related documentation with accuracy and compliance.
  • • Develop and maintain comprehensive compensation and benefits documentation to support transparent and competitive hiring practices.
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Operations Specialist

May 2018 - August 2021


Massimo Dutti
  • • Lead and train a stockroom operations team of 7 employees, overseeing daily workflow, task allocation, onboarding, and continuous performance development to ensure operational excellence.
  • • Supervise and optimize the online shopping (click & collect and e-commerce fulfillment) program, recognized as the most effective among 781 global Massimo Dutti stores for speed, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
  • • Oversee stockroom processes including goods receiving, inventory control, replenishment, transfers, and returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards
  • • Coordinate with sales teams and store management to guarantee timely product availability, supporting sales performance and enhancing customer experience.
  • • Implement and monitor health, safety, and compliance procedures within stockroom operations, minimizing risks and ensuring adherence to corporate guidelines.
  • • Generate and analyze inventory and productivity reports to identify process improvements, reduce stock discrepancies, and optimize operational efficiency.
  • • Collaborate with regional operations and logistics teams to align local practices with global company strategies.
  • • Interview candidates and provide guidance to new hires.
Human Resources Assistant

April 2020 - August 2020


GAO Tek
  • • Source passive candidates through social networks and professional platforms to build strong talent pipelines.
  • • Draft and post job advertisements on online job boards to attract qualified applicants.
  • • Screen applications, shortlist potential candidates, and support the recruitment and selection process.
  • • Assist in conducting interviews and facilitate onboarding procedures for new hires.
  • • Build and maintain partnerships with universities and colleges to strengthen campus recruitment initiatives.
Teacher

October 2015 - April 2018


Educational Center
"O Meletis kai o Xefteris"
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  • • Teach Primary and Secondary Education courses.
  • • Advise students and assess their homework on Ancient and Modern Greek Language, Literature and History.
  • • Assist on administrative tasks.
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Teacher

September 2013 - June 2014


Lakoniki School
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  • • Teach students of 3rd and 4th grade.
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Education


2019 - 2021
Wrexham Glyndwr University
MBA in Human Resource Management

Thesis: The Companies Evolve into Lifelong Learning Organizations

2009 - 2014
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Bachelor Degree in Philology

Specialization: Classical Philology

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Further Education

03/2025
Workearly
AI & ChatGPT for HR

12/2022
Holistica
Several IT Recruiting Certificates

03/2022
LinkedIn
Technical Recruiter

01/2022
Coursera
Learning & Development Professional

10/2020
DevSkiller
Tech Recruitment Certified Professional

06/2020
AmazingHiring
Tech Sourcing

09/2019
University of Minnesota (Coursera)
Managing Employee Performance
Managing Employee Compensation
Preparing to Manage Human Resources
Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees

05/2019
Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi (Coursera)
Arts and Heritage Management

Spoken Languages

Native
Greek
C2
English
C1
German
B2
Italian
A1
French

Contact

Phone:
+41 (0) 76 759 76 74
E-mail:
Location:
Glattbrugg (ZH), Switzerland
LinkedIn:
konstantinaglykou
Website:
konstantinaglykou.ch

Konstantina Glykou