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Esther Sacristán Benito

Madrid

Summary

Experienced Recruitment Business Partner with a strong background in talent acquisition strategy for leading global companies. I work closely with senior leaders to design and deliver hiring plans that support business goals. Skilled at managing recruitment across multiple regions and building effective, scalable talent solutions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Recruitment Business Partner

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
12.2022 - Current
  • Served as a Recruitment Business Partner for a global team of over 1,300 employees, with responsibilities spanning resource allocation, recruitment strategy and planning, talent reporting, and workforce optimization.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to align talent acquisition strategies with evolving business priorities.
  • Drove recruitment transformation projects focused on process efficiency and enhanced candidate experience.
  • Managed cross-functional collaboration with sourcing and operations teams to address niche and hard-to-fill roles.
  • Built and maintained strategic relationships with external recruitment partners to broaden talent pipelines.
  • Directed talent deployment initiatives to ensure optimal workforce allocation across business units.
  • Collaborated with Compensation & Benefits and L&D teams to support people initiatives

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Just Eat Takeaway
Madrid
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Supported international expansion during the pandemic by partnering with internal project management and expansion teams to scale operations in the UK and Spain.
  • Enabled the successful launch of 10+ logistics hubs by aligning on headcount planning, recruitment timelines, and local talent strategies.
  • Led high-volume hiring campaigns, staffing sites ranging from 13 to 100+ employees under aggressive ramp-up schedules.
  • Directed external recruitment partnerships and optimized internal recruiter deployment to ensure timely delivery.
  • Launched employer branding initiatives and recruitment events to attract talent in key markets

Sourcing Specialist

Apple (via Pro Unlimited)
London
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes across multiple teams and countries within EMEA, delivering high-volume hiring while ensuring a consistent and high-quality candidate experience.
  • Adapted global hiring frameworks to local market dynamics, driving successful outcomes across diverse role types.
  • Partnered with hiring managers and HR to ensure equitable hiring practices, aligned with business and DEI goals

HR Specialist

Engie
Madrid
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Provided administrative support across personnel administration and payroll functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintained and updated employee records, contributing to data integrity and HR operational efficiency.
  • Partnered with line managers to provide guidance on HR policies, ensuring consistency and compliance.

HR Intern

Siemens (Parcel, Postal and Logistics)
Madrid
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Served as primary HR contact for employees in Siemens’ postal and logistics divisions, supporting diverse workforce across multiple locations.
  • Oversaw core HR operations, ensuring accurate data management and effective onboarding for new hires.

Education

Master's Degree -

Human Resources Management
Universitat De Barcelona
01-2020

Double Bachelor's Degree - Law & Political Science

Universidad Carlos III (Madrid)
Madrid
01-2017

Skills

  • Talent acquisition strategy
  • Business Partnering
  • Stakeholder management
  • Project Management
  • Employee experience design
  • Process optimization
  • HR Technology (HRIS / ATS / CRM Systems)

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Senior Recruitment Business Partner

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
12.2022 - Current

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Just Eat Takeaway
01.2020 - 01.2022

Sourcing Specialist

Apple (via Pro Unlimited)
01.2019 - 01.2020

HR Specialist

Engie
01.2018 - 01.2020

HR Intern

Siemens (Parcel, Postal and Logistics)
01.2018 - 01.2020

Master's Degree -

Human Resources Management

Double Bachelor's Degree - Law & Political Science

Universidad Carlos III (Madrid)
Esther Sacristán Benito