Roland Hoxha

Professional Summary

Professional Overview
Roland Hoxha is an accomplished Talent Acquisition professional with over a decade of experience leading high-impact hiring initiatives. As the Head of Talent Acquisition at Enthuse and Valstro, he leverages his deep expertise in recruiting top talent to drive organizational growth and success. Additionally, Roland co-founded Team Cadence, a talent acquisition consultancy, where he continues to provide strategic guidance to clients across various industries.

Experience Summary

Current Roles
Head of Talent Acquisition (via Team Cadence) at Enthuse (2024-10-01 to Present)

• Responsible for developing and executing comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to support Enthuse's rapid expansion

• Partnering with key stakeholders to identify critical hiring needs and implement innovative sourcing and selection processes

• Driving the adoption of data-driven recruitment practices to optimize hiring efficiency and quality of hire

Head of Talent Acquisition - (via Team Cadence) at Valstro (2022-07-01 to Present)

• Spearheading the talent acquisition function at Valstro, a leading fintech company, to support its ambitious growth plans

• Implementing advanced candidate attraction and evaluation methodologies to build high-performing, diverse teams

• Providing strategic guidance to the executive leadership team on workforce planning and talent management initiatives

Career Progression
Prior to his current roles, Roland held several senior talent acquisition positions, including:

• Head of Talent Acquisition - (via Team Cadence) at OpenCredo (2021-05-01 to 2023-01-01)

• Head of Talent Acquisition - (via Team Cadence) at Kroo (2020-11-01 to 2021-04-01)

• Lead Talent Acquisition - Technology at News UK (2018-04-01 to 2020-05-01)

• Senior Technical Recruiter at Anaplan (2017-07-01 to 2018-03-01)

• Lead Technical Recruiter at Arrows Group Global (2013-08-01 to 2017-07-01)

Throughout his career, Roland has consistently demonstrated the ability to drive measurable improvements in talent acquisition, earning him a reputation as a trusted strategic partner and industry thought leader.

Academic Background
Roland holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of London, where he graduated with distinction.

Areas of Expertise

• Talent acquisition strategy and planning

• Innovative sourcing and selection methodologies

• Employer branding and candidate experience optimization

• Workforce planning and talent management

• Data-driven recruitment process optimization

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring

• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Professional Impact

• Spearheaded the implementation of a data-driven recruitment model at News UK, resulting in a 25% increase in quality of hire

• Developed and executed a highly successful employer branding campaign for Anaplan, leading to a 40% increase in applicant volume and improved talent pipeline

• Partnered with the executive team at Kroo to build a high-performing, diverse engineering team, exceeding hiring targets by 15%

Conclusion
With his proven track record of driving transformative talent acquisition initiatives, Roland Hoxha is a dynamic and forward-thinking leader who consistently delivers measurable impact for the organizations he serves. As he continues to evolve his career, Roland remains committed to leveraging his expertise to build exceptional teams and contribute to the ongoing success of the businesses he supports.