Aqsa Zainab Shakeel

HR Recruitment Associate

Aqsa Zainab Shakeel is a dedicated HR Recruitment Officer at Arcadia, where she is playing a key role in building the organization's future workforce. Aqsa holds a MSc. in Work & Organizational Psychology from Erasmus University Rotterdam and a BSc. in Psychology from the University of Groningen.

Built on her two years of experience within the field of Recruitment and Talent Acquistion, Aqsa takes the role of a dedicated HR Recruitment Officer at Arcadia. With responsibilities spanning from entry-level to executive and board positions, she is dedicated to developing a robust talent pipeline. Her role involves posting compelling job listings on LinkedIn to attract top-tier candidates, meticulously screening resumes, and conducting insightful initial assessments to identify potential hires. She also leads behavioral interviews, providing detailed candidate evaluation reports to support hiring managers in their decision-making process. She adeptly manages the end-to-end recruitment process, utilizing a custom Excel-based Applicant Tracking System.

Aqsa believes that the field of talent acquisition is crucial as it serves as the foundation for building strong, effective teams that drive organizational success. In today's competitive landscape, she understands that attracting and retaining top talent is more important than ever, as these individuals are the key to innovation and growth. This field resonates with her deeply because she is passionate about understanding people and their motivations, and she thrives on the challenge of connecting the right candidates with opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations. Her background in psychology has equipped her with the tools to assess candidates holistically, ensuring that their values align with the organization’s culture. Aqsa is motivated by the prospect of not only enhancing individual careers but also contributing to the overall mission of creating workplaces where employees feel valued and empowered to make a difference.