The Principal Recruiter is a Berlin-based consulting and coaching practice, led by Andreea Lungulescu, who brings 15+ years of global talent acquisition expertise and a track record of winning global talent acquisition innovation contests. 
By bridging strategy with hands-on execution, The Principal Recruiter transforms how companies attract, hire, and retain top talent. 

Through the Talent Transformation Portfolio™ and with a focus on authenticity, data-driven processes, and inclusive hiring, it helps organisations scale effectively while also building vibrant talent communities. The mission is to elevate the talent function, foster growth, and empower professionals to thrive in their careers.

Services
1. Talent Acquisition Consulting - End-to-end recruitment strategies, hyper-growth hiring programs, global expansion support, and efficiency improvements.
2. Coaching & Mentorship - Personalised career development guidance for talent professionals, leaders, or job seekers looking to elevate their impact.
3. Community Building & Workshops - Founder of Talent Crunch - Berlin, Germany’s largest talent community (3,400+ members), hosting peer-to-peer events and networking sessions.
4. Talent Transformation Portfolio™ - Proven frameworks for optimising hiring processes, and boosting efficiency.

Why Partner:
1. Hands-On Expertise - Always: proven success in leadership hires, large-scale recruitment projects, and tech development centre launches.
2. Data-Driven & Efficient: leverages AI, market insights, and automation to cut costs and reduce time-to-hire.
3. Authentic Approach: prioritises genuine human connection and empathy in building business relationships.
4. Proven Results: track record includes lowering cost-per-hire by up to 70% and sustaining a 9.2 nps in cNPS, etc.

Let’s Work Together:

Want to optimise your talent strategy or need individualised coaching? Visit www.theprincipalrecruiter.com or email me at andreea@theprincipalrecruiter.com

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