Malaika Castro Johnson
About Malaika Castro Johnson
Malaika Castro Johnson is the Manager of Talent Acquisition for the Americas at Brambles/CHEP, where she has worked since 2015. She has extensive experience in recruitment and process improvements, and oversees global recruitment processes for multiple regions.
Work at Brambles
Malaika Castro Johnson has served as the Manager of Talent Acquisition for the Americas at Brambles since 2015. In this role, she has been instrumental in driving recruitment partnerships for North American business units. Her responsibilities extend beyond North America, as she also supports recruitment efforts in Europe, LATAM, and Emerging Markets, focusing on executive and management levels. She oversees recruitment processes for 27 recruiters across EMEA, AIME, and the Americas as the global Smashfly administrator.
Education and Expertise
Malaika Castro Johnson studied at the University of Central Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from 2000 to 2002. She furthered her education in the State of Florida, specializing in Victim Services, and achieved the Practitioner designation. Her expertise includes process improvements and recruitment projects within the talent acquisition domain, complemented by knowledge in operations and supply chain functions.
Background
Before joining Brambles, Malaika Castro Johnson held several roles at Lockheed Martin from 2008 to 2015. She worked as a Sourcing Liaison in Operational Sourcing and as a Senior HR Sourcing Recruiter in the Global Talent Strategies & Solutions Team. Additionally, she served as a Talent Sourcing Consultant focusing on Diversity Initiatives. Prior to her tenure at Lockheed Martin, she was the VP of Recruitment Operations at iplacement D/B/A Source2 from 2004 to 2008.
Achievements
Malaika Castro Johnson has made significant contributions to recruitment strategies at Brambles, particularly in establishing partnerships for North American business units. Her role as the global Smashfly administrator highlights her leadership in overseeing recruitment processes across multiple regions. Her extensive experience in talent acquisition and operational sourcing has positioned her as a key player in enhancing recruitment efforts at both executive and management levels.