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Articles by Irena
Across sourcing, executive, confidential and hard-to-fill searches.
5+
years IN RECRUITMENT
IT, aviation, petrochemical, chemical, sales and education.
Multi
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Blends psychological insight with sourcing to read fit beyond the CV.
Psychology
LED APPROACH
Areas of Expertise
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Executive and confidential searches
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Filling hard-to-fill roles
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Innovative Sourcing Strategy Design
EDUCATION
Psychologist, University of Nis, Faculty of Philosophy 2017-2022
Languages
Serbian (native)
English (fluent)
It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.
Professional Background & Career Journey
After graduating, Irena developed a strong passion for HR and interviewing people, which naturally led her into a career in talent acquisition. She started as a Talent Researcher, where she built a solid foundation in sourcing methodologies and learned how to identify and engage top-tier talent across different markets. From there, she progressed into a Sourcing Consultant role and eventually advanced to a Talent Acquisition Partner, taking ownership of full recruitment cycles and more complex, strategic searches.
Over the past 5 years, Irena has worked across a wide range of industries, including IT, the water industry, petrochemical, chemical, sales, aviation, and education fields. This diverse exposure has strengthened her adaptability and understanding of different talent landscapes, enabling her to successfully support both technical and non-technical hiring needs in various global environments.
Role at Serendi
As a Talent Acquisition Partner, Irena is focusing on delivering end-to-end recruitment solutions for complex and hard-to-fill roles. She supported international clients across multiple regions, partnering closely with hiring managers on executive, niche, and confidential searches. Her day-to-day responsibilities included stakeholder management, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and guiding the full recruitment process to ensure high-quality hires in competitive markets.
Beyond the Office
Outside of her professional life, Irena enjoys reading books that explore psychology, human behavior, and personal development, as well as spending time playing board games that challenge strategic thinking and creativity. She is also passionate about films, especially those that tell complex human stories and spark reflection. These interests reflect her curiosity about people and her continuous desire to understand what drives human connection and decision-making.
What Drives Irena
Irena is driven by the belief that the right talent can transform organizations and that great hiring is both a science and an art. She is passionate about understanding people beyond their CVs, building trust with candidates and clients, and creating meaningful matches that last. Her approach combines psychology, curiosity, and precision to consistently deliver strong hiring outcomes.