Ma. Mercedes Alaye

Senior IT Talent Acquisition Specialist with 5+ years of experience leading full-cycle technical recruitment across Spain, France, and international markets. Proven ability to hire senior engineering, data, and product professionals in competitive environments. Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, stakeholder partnership, and data-driven recruitment strategies to optimize hiring outcomes.

IT Talent Acquisition Specialist at MANOMANO (2024-07 – Present)

Own end-to-end recruitment strategy for Engineering, Data, Product, DevOps, and Security roles across Spain and France.

• Own end-to-end recruitment strategy for Engineering, Data, Product, DevOps, and Security roles across Spain and France.
• Act as strategic partner to business leaders, advising on hiring plans and market trends.
• Drive proactive sourcing strategies to attract senior and hard-to-fill technical talent.
• Improve hiring performance through data tracking (NPS, funnel metrics) and process optimization.

IT Talent Acquisition Specialist at M47 LABS (2022-10 – 2024-06)

Led full-cycle recruitment for AI and advanced IT roles (Machine Learning, Data Science, Software Engineering).

• Led full-cycle recruitment for AI and advanced IT roles (Machine Learning, Data Science, Software Engineering).
• Optimized and automated ATS workflows, improving reporting and recruitment efficiency.
• Drove employer branding and engagement initiatives (Women in Tech, university fairs, internal communications).
• Delivered HR analytics, market research, and sourcing benchmarks to support hiring strategy and business growth.

IT Talent Acquisition Specialist at CAPGEMINI ENGINEERING (2021-09 – 2022-08)

Led recruitment processes for Java, Fullstack, and DevOps roles in fast-paced technical environments.

• Led recruitment processes for Java, Fullstack, and DevOps roles in fast-paced technical environments.
• Applied advanced sourcing strategies and managed multiple concurrent technical searches.

Customer Service Officer at BANCO GALICIA (2019-01 – 2020-12)

Provided high-quality customer service and managed financial and operational processes.

• Provided high-quality customer service and managed financial and operational processes.

Master's Degree in Human Resources Management – EAE BUSINESS SCHOOL (2021)

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources – UNIVERSIDAD SIGLO 21 (2018)