Stepheson Mesquita 🏳️🌈
About Stepheson Mesquita 🏳️🌈
Stepheson Mesquita is a Lead Tech Recruiter at Thoughtworks, where he focuses on recruitment, selection, and promoting diversity and inclusion. He has extensive experience in human resources across various roles in Recife, Brazil.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Stepheson Mesquita serves as the Lead Tech Recruiter and Recruitment Lead at ThoughtWorks since 2018. In this role, he manages recruitment and selection processes, focusing on hiring individuals who are passionate about technology and diversity. He is responsible for internal marketing and recruitment campaigns, ensuring that the company's hiring strategies align with its goals for diversity and inclusion. His leadership contributes to fostering a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to joining ThoughtWorks, Stepheson Mesquita accumulated extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. He worked as a Human Resources Business Partner at AZOIA Comércio Importação e Exportação LTDA from 2014 to 2018, and as a Human Resources Specialist at JCASTRO Consultoria from 2013 to 2018. His earlier roles include serving as a Human Resources Assistant at CERS Cursos Online and a Communication Coordinator at FEJEPE. These positions equipped him with skills in recruitment, employee management, and organizational performance.
Education and Academic Background
Stepheson Mesquita holds an MBA in Planejamento e Gestão Estratégica from Centro Universitário Internacional UNINTER, which he completed from 2016 to 2017. He also earned a degree in Psicologia from Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. His educational background provides a solid foundation in strategic planning and human behavior, which he applies in his recruitment and leadership roles.
Advocacy for Diversity and Inclusion
Stepheson Mesquita is an advocate for diversity and inclusion within the workplace. He believes these approaches are essential for growth and collaboration in organizations. His commitment to fostering an inclusive environment is reflected in his recruitment strategies at ThoughtWorks, where he leads initiatives aimed at attracting diverse talent and promoting equitable practices.
Leadership and Organizational Development
In his current role, Stepheson Mesquita is responsible for developing leaders and managing organizational performance and climate. He oversees salary administration and employee movements related to positions, careers, and benefits. His focus on leadership development and performance management contributes to creating a positive workplace culture at ThoughtWorks.