Strategic Recruitment and Talent Acquisition for Talent Flow
Hena Dapo
The Challenge
Talent Flow's clients—ranging from quantum computing startups to established automotive giants across DACH and Northern Europe—needed more than a recruiter. They needed a strategic partner who could:
Navigate highly specialized, hard-to-fill roles in emerging tech sectors
Build sustainable talent pipelines, not just fill immediate vacancies
Provide market intelligence and data-driven insights
Optimize their entire hiring infrastructure
A 6 Year Freelance Partnership (Yes, Really)
What I Delivered
Strategic Results That Matter
92% 90-day retention rate across all placements
By prioritizing cultural fit and realistic expectations over speed, I ensured hires actually stayed—saving clients the massive cost of re-hiring.
85% offer acceptance rate
When candidates say yes, it's because the process was transparent, respectful, and aligned with their goals from day one.
25% faster time-to-hire for a major automotive client
Through optimized sourcing funnels, rapid screening turnaround, and data-informed outreach strategies—without sacrificing quality.
Leadership & Team Development
Beyond Filling Seats
I didn't just recruit—I transformed how clients approached talent:
Designed custom executive HR dashboards providing real-time visibility into headcount, turnover, DEI metrics, source-of-hire performance, and offer acceptance rates
Rebuilt ATS configurations and workflows that reduced early turnover and improved employee feedback scores
Acted as strategic advisor to C-suite stakeholders, delivering market intelligence and talent strategy recommendations that shaped hiring roadmaps
Sectors covered
What My Client Said
Hena approaches every engagement with professionalism, discretion, creativity, and care, consistently delivering high-quality, sustainable hires. Her exceptional communication skills, cultural awareness, and ability to build trust with candidates and stakeholders alike distinguish her as a top-tier talent acquisition professional.
Her work went beyond recruitment delivery... Her combination of strategic oversight, operational excellence, and hands-on execution made her a trusted partner to clients and a key contributor to Talent Flow's success.
What This Means For You
Whether you need to:
Fill critical technical or leadership roles in niche markets
Build a scalable talent acquisition function from scratch
Optimize your existing recruiting processes and technology
Access market intelligence to inform your hiring strategy
Develop your internal recruiting team
You're not just getting a recruiter—you're getting a strategic partner who transforms hiring from reactive scrambling into a competitive advantage.
You can check out more on my LinkedIn. (Yes, including the full recommendation letter.)
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Posted Oct 30, 2025
I turned a typical 3-6 month freelance gig into 6 years with Talent Flow by making myself indispensable - transforming reactive hiring into strategic advantage.
