Alka Patel
About Alka Patel
Alka Patel serves as the Talent Acquisition Lead for Western Europe at Avon, a position she has held since 2022. With a background in recruitment spanning over a decade, she has developed inclusive hiring strategies and expertise in building talent pipelines.
Work at Avon
Alka Patel has been serving as the Talent Acquisition Lead for Western Europe at Avon since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing recruitment strategies and processes across the region. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Talent Acquisition Partner at Avon from 2016 to 2022, where she focused on enhancing recruitment practices and building talent pipelines. Patel has implemented significant resourcing projects aimed at identifying the employer value proposition and enhancing the employer brand at Avon.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Avon, Alka Patel held various recruitment roles. She worked as a Recruitment Advisor at Airwair International Ltd - Dr Martens from 2015 to 2016 and at Joules from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she was a Fashion Recruitment Consultant at People Marketing for 11 months in 2011. Earlier in her career, she served as a Senior Sales Advisor at Vodafone from 2006 to 2011. These roles contributed to her expertise in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies.
Education and Expertise
Alka Patel holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Fashion/Apparel Design from Birmingham City University, which she completed from 2008 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Fashion/Apparel Design from the University of Northampton, studying there from 2005 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in building quality talent pipelines through direct sourcing channels and developing inclusive hiring strategies.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
In her role at Avon, Alka Patel has developed an inclusive hiring strategy aimed at improving diversity and inclusion within recruitment processes. She holds certifications in diversity recruiting and remote work foundations, reflecting her commitment to innovative recruitment practices. Patel partners with HR business partners and functional leaders to deliver exceptional recruiting experiences, focusing on creating a diverse workforce.