Alexandra Trotier
Melbourne, Southbank (Open To Relocate),VIC
Summary
Talent Acquisition Director experienced in driving recruitment strategies for organizations scaling from 200 to 1000 employees. Delivered business growth through effective talent management and strategic HR partnerships. Demonstrated strong work ethic, communication skills, and adaptability in evolving environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Audit Consulting & Headhunting
BOOST YOUR CAREER (Founder)
Australia/Melbourne & Paris/France
03.2023 - Current
- A specialist European market scale-up in the aerospace and defence sectors, with clients in the SaaS CRM technology sector. Delivered end-to-end management of complex hiring mandates, successfully closing over 50 mid-senior and C-suite positions to support organisational growth.
- Targeted recruitment strategies for tech & niche roles, effectively addressing talent gaps across diverse sectors.
- Conducted comprehensive audits & ATS to optimise recruitment processes through strategic HR consulting.
- Spearheaded client acquisition, successfully onboarding high-profile clients in space and energy sectors.
- Ensured compliance with French labor law and defense sector regulations in all HR activities.
- Attended industry events to network and business development with potential candidates and clients for strategic opportunities.
Head of Global Talent Acquisition & HRBP
STUDI ED'TECH, GALILEO EDUCATION International Group
France, Mauritius
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Led global talent acquisition strategies across multiple regions, aligning talent needs with business objectives.
- Directed recruitment and onboarding of over 1000 candidates, aligning hires with strategic goals and culture.
- Managed teams of recruiters to enhance candidate sourcing efforts.
- Launched Teamtailor ATS, enhancing onboarding processes and increasing retention by 20%.
- Designed HRBP processes, advised management on employee issues, and implemented brand campaigns to enhance engagement.
- Developed talent strategies and coached managers, improving team performance and workplace culture.
- Ensured compliance with French labor law in all HR and recruitment activities.
Head of Global Talent Acquisition
DEVOTEAM CONSULTING IT Technology SSII
Paris, France
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Optimised recruitment workflows and spearheaded employer branding strategies, strengthening partnerships with universities to align talent acquisition goals and attract top-tier graduate candidates.
- Led recruitment team of 21 IT technology profiles in freelance contracts, streamlining processes to improve quality of hires.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to align hiring goals with business objectives.
- Delivered weekly KPI reports to the Board, providing actionable insights to improve recruitment performance.
- Conducted training sessions for hiring managers on effective interview techniques, enhancing overall hiring quality.
- Developed and implemented innovative recruitment processes to attract top talent.
- (Profiles hired: Cybersecurity / Data / PMO Project / Infrastructure / System / ServiceNow / Support IT…)
HRBP & Senior Sales Manager IT
INTM CONSULTING IT Technology SSII
Paris, France
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Managed recruitment and onboarding of 30 IT engineers, ensuring successful project delivery for banking and energy clients in CAC40.
- Negotiated hiring of IT engineers, managing HR functions to support high-profile corporations.
- Secured contracts leading to successful placements for 10 multinational corporations.
- Optimized workforce performance by developing training programs and establishing career progression and salary budgeting processes for 30 engineers.
- Ensured compliance with French labor law across all HR and recruitment activities.
- Facilitated employee training programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Addressed employee relations issues, fostering a positive workplace culture.
HRBP & Head of Talent Acquisition
TOTALENERGIE Ex: DirectEnergie
Paris, France
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Drove talent acquisition, successfully hiring 350 employees over three years and increasing staff from 180 to 530.
- Developed and implemented recruitment policies, onboarding frameworks, employee contracts, and career mobility programs to streamline talent acquisition and enhance employee integration.
- Ensured compliance with French labor law in all HR and recruitment activities.
- Advised leaders on best practices for employee relations and conflict resolution.
- Implemented performance management systems to effectively assess employee contributions.
- Managed HR activities to support organizational growth and workforce development.
- Created KPI dashboards to measure and improve training initiatives and employee development strategies.
Recruitment Consultant
HAYS INTERNATIONAL
01.2010 - 12.2014
- Collaborated with high-profile luxury clients to define staffing needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies.
- Conducted over 30 candidate interviews monthly, effectively aligning top talent with specific client requirements.
- Negotiated contracts, securing a 95% acceptance rate and strengthening long-term client partnerships.
- (12000 employees)
Education
Diploma - HR Management & Australia Fair Works Laws
APC AUSTRALIA
01-2025
Bachelor - Business Administration And Management
Paris/University
Paris01-2009
Diploma - Professional Dance
International School of Dance (professional)
Paris FRANCE01-2006
Skills
- Recruitment and sourcing
- Recruitment strategy development
- Talent management
- HR legal compliance
- HR compliance oversight
- Talent acquisition strategies
- Employer branding strategies
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Change management
- Employee training
- Career mobility strategies
- Contract negotiation
- Prospect management
- Branding strategies
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Negotiation expertise
Personal Information
Available: 1 week
Visa Full working right
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
Languages
- French
- English, Full professional
- French, Native or bilingual
Certification
- Top high-level recruitment IT groupe, INTM, 05/2017
- Best Quality Customers services recruitment, HAYS, 02/2012
Timeline
HR Audit Consulting & Headhunting
BOOST YOUR CAREER (Founder)
03.2023 - Current
Head of Global Talent Acquisition & HRBP
STUDI ED'TECH, GALILEO EDUCATION International Group
01.2021 - 12.2023
Head of Global Talent Acquisition
DEVOTEAM CONSULTING IT Technology SSII
01.2019 - 12.2020
HRBP & Senior Sales Manager IT
INTM CONSULTING IT Technology SSII
01.2017 - 12.2019
HRBP & Head of Talent Acquisition
TOTALENERGIE Ex: DirectEnergie
01.2014 - 12.2017
Recruitment Consultant
HAYS INTERNATIONAL
01.2010 - 12.2014
Diploma - HR Management & Australia Fair Works Laws
APC AUSTRALIA
Bachelor - Business Administration And Management
Paris/University
Diploma - Professional Dance
International School of Dance (professional)