Francell Steyn
Head of Global Tech Talent Acquisition | Applications
Professional Overview
Francell Steyn is an accomplished talent acquisition professional with over 7 years of experience driving strategic, global talent initiatives across the technology and scientific sectors. As the Head of Global Tech Talent Acquisition | Applications at Lumenalta, she leads a high-performing team responsible for attracting and securing top-tier technical talent to support the company's rapid growth and innovation.
Experience Summary
Current Role
Francell currently serves as the Head of Global Tech Talent Acquisition | Applications at Lumenalta, a leading technology solutions provider. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's global talent acquisition strategy for its applications development team. Francell leverages her deep expertise in technical recruiting to implement innovative sourcing methods, streamline hiring processes, and build a diverse pipeline of qualified candidates. Under her leadership, Lumenalta has successfully onboarded numerous highly skilled software engineers, data scientists, and cloud architects, contributing to the organization's ongoing technological advancements.
Career Progression
Prior to her current position, Francell held various talent acquisition roles within Lumenalta, progressing from a Senior Technical Recruiter to a Recruitment Manager for the Applications team. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a Recruitment Consultant in the resources and mining industry at Hays, as well as a Scientific Recruiter at Scistaff Recruitment South Africa. Francell's diverse background and track record of success have enabled her to develop a well-rounded understanding of talent management strategies and their direct impact on business performance.
Academic Background
Francell holds a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from Stellenbosch University, where she also gained experience as a BioExcel Tutor and Researcher Assistant. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in the technology and scientific domains, allowing her to effectively assess and match candidates' technical competencies with the evolving needs of her clients.
Areas of Expertise
- Global talent acquisition strategy and execution
- Technical recruiting for software engineering, data science, and cloud computing roles
- Employer branding and candidate experience optimization
- Talent pipelining and workforce planning
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Recruitment process improvement and automation
Professional Impact
During her tenure at Lumenalta, Francell has been instrumental in building a high-performing talent acquisition team and implementing innovative recruiting strategies that have resulted in significant improvements in time-to-fill and quality-of-hire metrics. She has spearheaded initiatives to enhance the company's employer brand, leading to increased candidate engagement and better-aligned talent pools. Francell's strategic leadership and dedication to talent development have contributed to Lumenalta's ability to attract and retain top-tier technical talent, enabling the organization to maintain its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Conclusion
Francell Steyn is a seasoned talent acquisition professional with a proven track record of driving global talent initiatives and delivering measurable business impact. Her expertise in technical recruiting, combined with her strong leadership skills and commitment to diversity and inclusion, make her a valuable asset to Lumenalta as the company continues to expand its global reach and technological capabilities.
