Claire Lawrence

Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant

Manpower • Full-time

May 2014 - Jul 2020 • 6 yrs 2 mos

As a Senior Executive Recruiter, I led international search assignments for senior leadership roles across North America, EMEA, and APAC. Specializing in Director to C-suite placements, I partnered with multinational clients to deliver tailored, high-impact recruitment strategies aligned with regional and global workforce needs. ★ Directed full-cycle executive search engagements across multiple countries, industries, and time zones ★ Recruited for senior roles in finance, operations, technology, HR, and supply chain for Fortune 500 and global mid-cap firms ★ Utilized multilingual sourcing strategies, AI-driven platforms, and market-specific outreach to engage international executive talent ★ Advised global HR and business leaders on talent availability, regional hiring trends, and leadership pipeline development ★ Ensured compliance with local labor regulations and cultural considerations in cross-border recruitment efforts Key Achievements: ★ Successfully placed 100+ executives across 15+ countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UK, Germany, Singapore, and the U.S. ★ Reduced time-to-hire by 30% for key international clients through proactive market mapping and targeted outreach ★ Consistently recognized for cross-cultural communication skills, candidate experience, and client retention

Recruitment Specialist

Michael Page • Full-time

Jan 2009 - Dec 2014 • 5 yrs 11 mos

As a recruiter, I specialized in mid-to-senior level placements across key industries, supporting clients in both local and international markets. Working within a fast-paced, KPI-driven environment, I built and managed full-cycle recruitment campaigns for commercial, technical, and corporate functions. ★ Partnered with multinational clients to define hiring needs, develop candidate profiles, and execute targeted search strategies ★ Managed end-to-end recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing, negotiation, and onboarding ★ Developed deep candidate networks through cold outreach, referrals, and relationship management across multiple sectors ★ Advised clients on salary benchmarking, market trends, and talent availability, contributing to long-term talent strategy ★ Consistently met or exceeded placement and revenue targets while maintaining high client satisfaction and retention Key Achievements ★ Placed 200+ professionals in permanent and contract roles across finance, operations, marketing, and sales functions ★ Built and maintained a portfolio of repeat clients spanning Europe and the Middle East ★ Promoted internally and recognized for strong performance, consultative client engagement, and candidate experience