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Brian Itumo-Principal Recruiter & Chief Talent Officer
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Experience
Mar 2023 - Present
3 years 4 monthsPrincipal Recruiter & Chief Talent Officer
Recruitment Room – Global Workforce Firm
Position Summary
Principal Recruiter & Chief Talent Officer at Recruitment Room – Global Workforce Firm
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Human Resources
- Lead recruitment operations across startups and multinationals, managing end-to-end hiring for executive, technical, and high-volume roles
- Direct a 200+ recruiter network, achieving placement targets in fintech, SaaS, and healthcare
- Introduced AI-driven sourcing strategies, improving match quality by 20% and reducing hiring cycles by 30%
- Designed and executed DEI hiring programs, resulting in a 15% increase in underrepresented hires
- Built new client partnerships, driving 20% market share growth
Apr 2021 - Feb 2023
1 year 11 monthsUnited States
Talent Acquisition Specialist – Technical Sourcing Lead
IT Pros, LLC – Tech Recruitment Startup
Position Summary
Talent Acquisition Specialist – Technical Sourcing Lead at IT Pros, LLC – Tech Recruitment Startup
Industries
Information Technology
Professional Services
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Human Resources
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for SaaS, fintech, and cybersecurity clients nationwide
- Automated candidate pipelines, reducing time-to-fill by 20% while improving candidate satisfaction scores
- Sourced niche talent via GitHub, Stack Overflow, and direct outreach, increasing candidate quality by 15%
- Delivered market intelligence reports that reduced post-hire attrition
- Mentored and coached 15 junior recruiters, boosting team productivity by 30%
Oct 2019 - Dec 2021
2 years 3 monthsKenya
Agency Lead – Corporate Recruiter
Sanlam Group – Wealth & Insurance
Position Summary
Agency Lead – Corporate Recruiter at Sanlam Group – Wealth & Insurance
Industries
Banking and Finance
Insurance
Business Areas
Human Resources
- Exceeded hiring targets by 25%, assembling top-performing sales teams
- Developed structured competency-based interview processes that improved quality-of-hire by 20%
- Strengthened employer branding initiatives, raising inbound applicants and market visibility
- Partnered with leadership on workforce plans aligned with 5-year business goals
Jul 2016 - Aug 2019
3 years 2 monthsKenya
HR Manager – Technical Lead
B&T Ltd – Utilities
Position Summary
HR Manager – Technical Lead at B&T Ltd – Utilities
Industries
Utilities
Business Areas
Human Resources
- Implemented a new HRIS platform, cutting administrative workload by 25%
- Negotiated vendor contracts, reducing recruitment advertising costs by 15%
- Maintained a consistent 95%+ role-fill rate within SLA timelines
Mar 2014 - Jun 2016
2 years 4 monthsKenya
HR Admin & IT Support
Ezeemoney – FinTech Startup
Position Summary
HR Admin & IT Support at Ezeemoney – FinTech Startup
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Human Resources
Information Technology
- Recruited and onboarded technical and customer support teams, achieving 90% retention in the first year
- Upgraded IT infrastructure, improving system efficiency by 30%
Oct 2012 - Feb 2014
1 year 5 monthsKenya
IT Support – Technical Lead
I27 Solutions – Tech Startup
Position Summary
IT Support – Technical Lead at I27 Solutions – Tech Startup
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Human Resources
Information Technology
- Delivered 98% success rate in deploying document management systems
- Supported hiring for tech projects, ensuring skills matched project requirements
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Utilities, and Insurance.
Professional Services
Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Utilities
Insurance
Business Area Experience
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Experienced in Human Resources, Information Technology, and Business Intelligence.
Human Resources
Information Technology
Business Intelligence
Summary
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Strategy Leader with 12+ years scaling recruitment functions for startups (pre-seed to Series D) and multinationals across Africa, North America, and Europe. Expert in AI-driven sourcing, global workforce planning, and inclusive hiring strategies that reduce time-to-hire, improve candidate quality, and align talent pipelines with business growth. Experienced in leading global teams of 200+ recruiters, building DEI-aligned programs, and driving double-digit revenue growth through strategic partnerships and efficient hiring operations.
Skills
- Talent Acquisition & Sourcing: Executive Search, Technical Recruitment, Passive Candidate Engagement, Ai Recruiting Tools, Boolean/X-Ray Search, Global Talent Pipelines
- Leadership & Strategy: Dei Initiatives, Employer Branding, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, Recruitment Marketing, Talent Mapping
- Operations & Analytics: Global Team Leadership, Kpi Development, Process Optimization, Vendor & Stakeholder Management, Recruitment Metrics
- Tools & Ats: Linkedin Recruiter, Lever, Greenhouse, Smartrecruiters, Manatal, Teamtailor, Workday, Bamboohr
- Collaboration Tools: Asana, Notion, Slack, Clickup, Ms Teams, Zoom, Google Data Studio, Excel
Languages
English
NativeSwahili
NativeEducation
Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Mount Kenya University
Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration & Governance · Public Administration & Governance · Kenya
Oct 2011 - Jun 2012
JKUAT
Diploma in Business Information Technology · Business Information Technology · Kenya
Certifications & licenses
AI Powered Talent Acquisition
Applied AI for HR
Corporate Recruiting Professional
LinkedIn Recruiter Certification
Talent Sourcing Certification
Technical Recruitment Certification
Statistics
Experience
Total positions 6
Experience in Professional Services 5 y
Avg length 2 y 4 m
Longest experience 3 y 3 m
Global Experience
Countries worked in 2 (Kenya, United States)
Primary country Kenya
Expertise
Recent roles Principal Recruiter & Chief Talent Officer, Talent Acquisition Specialist – Technical Sourcing Lead, Agency Lead – Corporate Recruiter
Main industries Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Information Technology
Main business areas Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Intelligence
Qualifications
Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 6
Profile
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Brian speaks the following languages: English (Native), Swahili (Native).
Brian has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Brian has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Brian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Brian would be well-suited for roles such as: Principal Recruiter & Chief Talent Officer, Talent Acquisition Specialist – Technical Sourcing Lead, Agency Lead – Corporate Recruiter.
Brian's most recent position is Principal Recruiter & Chief Talent Officer at Recruitment Room – Global Workforce Firm.
In recent years, Brian has worked for Recruitment Room – Global Workforce Firm, IT Pros, LLC – Tech Recruitment Startup, and Sanlam Group – Wealth & Insurance.
Brian is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology. Brian also has some experience in Utilities and Insurance.
Brian is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Information Technology, and Business Intelligence.
Brian has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Insurance.
Brian has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Business Intelligence.
Brian holds a Bachelor in Public Administration & Governance from Mount Kenya University.
Brian has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: AI Powered Talent Acquisition, Applied AI for HR, and Corporate Recruiting Professional.
Brian is immediately available for suitable projects.
Brian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
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