Heather Haitse
About Heather Haitse
Heather Haitse is a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with over 10 years of recruitment experience, currently working at Poly in Cork. She has held various roles in talent acquisition at notable companies such as TELUS International, Voxpro, and Apple, and holds multiple certifications including NRF and Six Sigma.
Current Role at Poly
Heather Haitse serves as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Poly, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on recruiting top talent to support the company's growth and operational needs. Her extensive experience in talent acquisition enables her to identify and engage with candidates effectively. She operates from Cork, where she contributes to Poly's recruitment strategies and initiatives.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Heather Haitse has accumulated significant experience in talent acquisition prior to her current role. She worked at TELUS International as a Talent Acquisition Specialist from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she served as a Talent Acquisition Consultant at Voxpro during the same period. Her earlier roles include positions at Oxford Global Resources as a Technical Recruiter and Sigmar Recruitment as an IT Recruitment Consultant, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the recruitment landscape.
Educational Background
Heather Haitse studied at University College Cork, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) with French from 2008 to 2012. She also attended Science Po Grenoble for a year, focusing on Politics and participating in the Erasmus program from 2010 to 2011. Her educational experiences have provided her with a strong foundation in business and language skills, enhancing her capabilities in the recruitment field.
Certifications and Skills
Heather Haitse holds several professional certifications that enhance her expertise in recruitment. She has achieved a Black belt certification from Social Talent and completed both Yellow and Green belt certifications in Six Sigma. Additionally, she is NRF certified, which indicates a recognized standard in recruitment expertise. Her bilingual proficiency in French further supports her recruitment efforts in diverse environments.
Career Timeline and Experience
Heather Haitse has over 10 years of recruitment experience, spanning both internal and agency settings, primarily in the engineering and IT sectors. Her career includes roles at various organizations, such as Berkley Group as European Senior Contract Consultant and Apple as an ESAT Team member. This diverse experience has equipped her with a broad skill set and a deep understanding of the recruitment process across different industries.