Julia Schulz
About Julia Schulz
Julia Schulz serves as the Team Lead for Talent Acquisition Commercial at Forto, where she has played a key role in developing effective hiring processes and onboarding programs. She co-founded the Forto Interview Academy and has a diverse background in human resources, having worked in various roles across multiple companies in Berlin.
Work at Forto
Julia Schulz currently serves as the Team Lead Talent Acquisition Commercial at Forto, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she has successfully navigated an intense growth phase by reshaping the team structure and developing a balanced leadership approach. She previously worked as a Talent Acquisition Manager from 2020 to 2021 and as an Associate Talent Acquisition Manager from 2019 to 2020. During her tenure, she led the onboarding team and program, organized onboarding for new colleagues, and implemented initiatives to enhance the process. Julia also redesigned onboarding processes and automated workflows, demonstrating her ability to tackle complex challenges.
Education and Expertise
Julia Schulz has a solid educational background in Business Administration and Management. She earned her Master of Science (M.Sc.) from the University of Potsdam, completing her studies from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, she studied at California State University, Fullerton, achieving an undergraduate degree in 2015. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Technische Hochschule Wildau, studying from 2013 to 2016. This diverse educational experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of management principles applicable to her roles in talent acquisition.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Forto, Julia Schulz gained valuable experience in various positions related to talent acquisition and human resources. She worked as a Working Student in Talent Acquisition at Home HT GmbH in 2019 and as a Working Student in People & Communication at Quadriga Media Berlin GmbH in 2018. Additionally, she interned in HR Recruiting at Vattenfall in 2016. Julia also held roles at home24 SE, including Working Student in HR Learning & Development and Intern/Working Student in HR Tech-Recruiting, from 2016 to 2018.
Co-founder of Forto Interview Academy
Julia Schulz co-founded the Forto Interview Academy, which has successfully developed over 200 employees into proficient interviewers. This initiative reflects her commitment to enhancing the talent acquisition process and fostering employee growth within the organization. The academy focuses on equipping employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct effective interviews, thereby contributing to the overall success of Forto's hiring practices.
Achievements in Talent Acquisition
In her role at Forto, Julia Schulz has redefined the selection process to establish sustainable and high-quality hiring practices. She has led initiatives that improve onboarding processes and has automated workflows to enhance efficiency. Her leadership in navigating Forto's growth phase has been characterized by a focus on empathy and assertiveness, contributing to a balanced team structure and effective talent acquisition strategies.