Yonatan Bakalash
About Yonatan Bakalash
Yonatan Bakalash is a Talent Acquisition Partner and People Ops professional at Melio, with a strong background in tech recruiting and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. He has worked in various roles within the tech industry, including positions at Applitools and LivePerson, and has a passion for the intersection of people and technology.
Current Role at Melio Payments
Yonatan Bakalash serves as a Talent Acquisition Partner and People Ops at Melio, a position he has held since 2024 in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel. In this role, he focuses on connecting top engineers with suitable opportunities, leveraging his expertise in talent sourcing. His work involves collaborating with various teams to enhance the recruitment process and improve employee engagement.
Previous Experience at Melio
Prior to his current role, Yonatan Bakalash worked at Melio as a Talent Sourcing Specialist from 2022 to 2024. During his two years in this position, he was responsible for identifying and attracting talent to meet the company's needs. His experience in this role contributed to his understanding of the intersection between people and technology.
Educational Background
Yonatan Bakalash holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, which he earned at The Academic College of Tel-Aviv, Yaffo from 2020 to 2022. He also completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Brain Cognitive Sciences at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev from 2017 to 2020. His foundational education includes studies in Computer Science and Physics at Mor Metro-west High School from 2009 to 2012.
Career History in Recruitment
Before joining Melio, Yonatan Bakalash worked as a Recruitment Manager at Applitools from 2020 to 2022. He has accumulated three years of experience in end-to-end tech recruiting, which has equipped him with the skills necessary for his current role. His recruitment career also includes positions at LivePerson as a NOC Engineer and Appen as an Internet Analyst.
Military and Early Career Experience
Yonatan Bakalash began his professional journey in the Israeli Air Force, where he served in Military Intelligence from 2013 to 2016. He also gained experience as an Intelligence Analyst at AMAREL LTD from 2017 to 2020 and briefly worked as a Guide at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in 2016. These roles contributed to his analytical skills and understanding of technology in various contexts.