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Ana Lau

Human Resources Specialist

About Me

With a solid foundation in Organizational Psychology and certifications in HR, I've dedicated over a decade to mastering the art of talent acquisition and recruitment. My mission is to connect exceptional individuals with transformative career opportunities, and I thrive in environments where innovation and human potential converge. My knowledge in global talent acquisition, employer branding, and stakeholder management provides me with a holistic perspective on Human Resources.

Jurisdiction

Portugal

Experience

Seniority LevelMid-Senior level
Years of Experience10-15 years
Current StatusActive
Senior Human Resources SpecialistVisor.ai
2023 - 2025

Lead end-to-end recruitment for tech and non-tech roles by developing job descriptions, implementing sourcing strategies, optimizing the ATS, and partnering with hiring managers to align hiring plans with business goals, conduct market analysis, and negotiate offers. Manage onboarding/offboarding and HR policy development. Manage timesheets, performance evaluations, and reporting to support strategic decisions and ensuring fair, consistent feedback. Administer Jira Service Management to efficiently handle HR, customer success, tech and operations requests. Plan and execute team-building initiatives to strengthen culture, morale, and engagement.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding SpecialistVision-box
2022 - 2023

Manage full-cycle recruitment for technical and non-technical roles across global regions, including the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Partner with hiring managers to align hiring plans, provide data-driven insights, and guide strategic decisions. Manage relationships with external suppliers, including outsourcing and specialized recruitment partners. Conduct exit interviews to gather insights and support continuous improvement in talent retention.

Talent Acquisition SpecialistTalkdesk
2020 - 2022

Manage end-to-end recruitment, ensuring a positive candidate experience and smooth process flow. Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements. Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through research, sourcing, networking, and employee referrals. Screen candidates, conduct interviews, and oversee offers, reference checks, and negotiations while maintaining transparent communication throughout.

Talent Success SpecialistLanding.Jobs
2019 - 2020

Drive initiatives to meet hiring targets and support strategic workforce planning. Recruit, train, and manage the Talent Acquisition team to optimize performance. Optimize recruitment processes for efficiency, scalability, and consistent candidate support.

HR SpecialistTecnimede
2018 - 2019

Manage end-to-end recruitment across diverse roles. Lead the GTM Talent Academy Trainee Program, from planning to execution. Calculate and analyze key HR KPIs to support data-driven decision-making. Prepare HR reports, respond to surveys, and support strategic projects with the Head of HR.

International Recruitment ConsultantTalent Search People Barcelona
2018 - 2018

Manage full-cycle recruitment for external clients, sourcing multilingual talent and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring alignment with hiring needs. Prepare reports and track recruitment metrics to support continuous improvement.

HR SpecialistBluepharma
2014 - 2018

Manage training programs end-to-end by identifying needs, coordinating external partners, supporting trainers in program development, and reporting on training effectiveness. Lead recruitment and selection activities to meet organizational needs. Organize team-building events to strengthen collaboration and engagement. Develop and implement HR documents, policies, and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

Education

Masters of Organizational and Work PsychologyFaculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade de Coimbra
2008 - 2013

Skills

Core skills10
Languages2

Skills

HR
Data analytics
ATS
Atlassian
Canva
Looker Studio
Factorial
Coverflex
Bamboo
Lattice

Languages

English
Portuguese

Services