Barbara Allaert
About Barbara Allaert
Barbara Allaert is a Talent Acquisition Manager at the European Patent Office, specializing in full life-cycle recruitment and promoting diversity in hiring practices. She has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having previously held roles at Adobe and other companies in the Munich area.
Current Role at European Patent Office
Barbara Allaert serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager at the European Patent Office since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing recruitment strategies and processes. She specializes in full life-cycle recruitment for various positions, including Examiners, Executives, IT Specialists, Marketing Managers, and Professional Services. Her expertise includes utilizing data analytics to inform decision-making and optimize hiring strategies.
Previous Experience at Adobe
Barbara Allaert worked at Adobe from 2017 to 2022, where she held multiple roles. She served as a Talent Partner for five years in the Munich Area, Germany. Additionally, she was the Employer Branding Lead and co-led the Women at Adobe initiative from 2020 to 2022. Her contributions during this period focused on promoting diversity and enhancing the company's recruitment practices.
Educational Background
Barbara Allaert has a diverse educational background. She studied at Hochschule Fresenius and earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from 2006 to 2009. She also attended Hochschule für Angewandte Sprachen des SDI München, where she achieved an SDI Certificate from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, she participated in an Erasmus program at Universitat d'Alacant / Universidad de Alicante in 2004 for 11 months. Her foundational education includes attendance at the International School La Serena.
Career Progression and Previous Roles
Before her tenure at Adobe, Barbara Allaert held various positions that contributed to her expertise in talent acquisition. She worked as a Senior Recruitment Consultant at TRIGA Consulting GmbH & Co. KG from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, she was a Recruitment Consultant and Key Account Manager at SThree from 2011 to 2014. She also gained experience as a Junior Project Manager at Avantgarde from 2009 to 2010 and as a Junior Project Manager (Working Student) at G.R.A.L. GmbH in 2006.
Advocacy for Diversity and Social Media in Recruitment
Barbara Allaert is enthusiastic about promoting diversity within recruitment practices. She advocates for the use of social media in talent acquisition and employer branding, recognizing its importance in modern recruitment strategies. She coaches stakeholders to enhance recruitment processes and outcomes, ensuring a focus on inclusive practices.