Sara El Shrief
About Sara El Shrief
Sara El Shrief serves as the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at YouGov, where she has worked since 2023. With over 18 years of experience in recruitment, she focuses on enhancing diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.
Work at YouGov
Sara El Shrief serves as the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at YouGov, a position she has held since 2023. Based in New York, New York, she operates in a remote capacity. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the recruitment process and fostering an inclusive environment for candidates.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining YouGov, Sara El Shrief worked at Meta as a Senior Recruiting Manager for Executive Hiring from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she held the position of Executive Director of Talent Acquisition at Dotdash Meredith from 2021 to 2022. Her career also includes roles at Oerlikon as Talent Acquisition Director for the Americas and Northwell Health as Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition.
Education and Expertise
Sara El Shrief earned a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from Ain Shams University. With over 18 years of experience in recruiting, she has spent 15 years managing large teams on a global scale. Her expertise includes reengineering talent acquisition teams and processes to enhance efficiency.
Focus on Diversity and Inclusion
Sara El Shrief is committed to creating inclusive interview and candidate experiences, particularly for underrepresented minorities. She drives critical conversations with leadership to improve diversity and inclusion within recruitment strategies. Her innovative methods aim to attract top diverse talent through strategic recruiting initiatives.
Career Progression in Recruitment
Sara El Shrief began her career at Vodafone, where she served as Global Recruitment Supervisor from 2008 to 2012 and later as Global Recruitment Manager from 2012 to 2017. Her extensive background in talent acquisition has equipped her with the skills necessary to lead and innovate in the recruiting space.