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.