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Deborah J. Lupemba MundalaDJ

Deborah J. Lupemba Mundala

Recruitment & Talent Management Expert

€611/day
Bruxelles, BE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Deborah J.

I am a Recruitment and Talent Management expert with 13+ years of international experience, supporting organizations in attracting, hiring, and retaining high-quality talent across technology, finance, healthcare, FMCG, professional services, and entrepreneurial environments. I combine a pragmatic, results-driven approach with modern sourcing methods and competency-based interviewing to align talent with business strategy, culture, and long-term objectives.

My experience includes international and cross-border recruitment across Europe, the UK, the Middle East, and Africa, managing hiring processes for roles ranging from entry-level positions to senior and executive leadership. I am comfortable operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and place strong emphasis on candidate experience, process quality, and operational follow-up to ensure recruitment contributes directly to organizational performance.

My expertise spans end-to-end talent acquisition, stakeholder partnering, employer branding, and people development, enabling organizations to attract, engage, and retain the right talent while strengthening leadership and team effectiveness. I work confidently across fast-paced, growth, and transformation environments, bringing structure, clarity, and trust while remaining adaptable to evolving business needs.

In addition to recruitment delivery, I bring a background in leadership coaching, which enhances my collaboration with managers and leadership teams. This allows me to support leadership alignment, decision-making, and people-related challenges, particularly during periods of growth or organizational change.

I partner with organizations seeking a reliable, business-focused, and people-centered recruitment partner, capable of delivering sustainable hiring outcomes and long-term value.
  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Fluent

  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Bruxelles (up to 50km), Ghent (up to 10km)

Experience

  • ML Pro Solutions BV
    RECRUITMENT & TALENT MANAGEMENT EXPERT
    May 2019 - Today (7 years and 1 month)
    Clients: OpenTalent, NSF, Milano Vice, Wiggli, Ogilvy & Social.Lab, BetterHelp, etc)

    • Manage the full-cycle recruitment process across diverse sectors—including pharmaceuticals, media, IT, technology, e-commerce, FMCG, supply chain, and finance—covering a wide range of functions such as marketing, sales, customer service, laboratory operations, audit, finance, accounting, procurement, HR, logistics, project management, regulatory affairs, business analysis, and software development, spanning all seniority levels, from entry-level hires to executive leadership.
    • Leverage competency-based interviews and modern sourcing technologies to identify top talent aligned with strategic objectives.
    • Extensive international experience in recruiting for roles across Belgium, Germany, France, the Netherlands, the UK, Italy, Spain, Romania, Africa, and the Middle East.
    • Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management, building strong relationships with senior leadership, hiring managers, candidates, and external partners to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with business goals.
    • Oversee contract management and negotiation, facilitating seamless transitions for candidates while ensuring agreements meet business needs.
    • Conduct comprehensive skills assessments to evaluate and align candidates' capabilities with strategic visions and long-term goals.
    • Design and execute employer branding strategies to position the company as an employer of choice in competitive markets.
    • Coach managers on effective recruitment and retention strategies, empowering them to build and sustain high-performing teams.
    • Lead employee training and onboarding initiatives to ensure seamless integration and enhance long-term engagement.
    • Coordinate performance reviews and support development plans, driving employee satisfaction and contributing to overall success.
    Recrutement Talent Management contract management Talent acquisition Sourcing
  • Stepstone
    TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
    May 2018 - May 2019 (1 year)
    Belgium
    • Managed full cycle recruitment process for Germany and Belgium for various roles, including IT, marketing, sales, customer service, and senior and middle management positions.
    • Ensured employee skills evaluation and contract management.
    • Contributed to employer branding strategies to attract talent.
  • CLEARY GOTTLIEB
    HR SPECIALIST
    November 2016 - April 2018 (1 year and 5 months)
    Brussels, Belgium
    • Conducted annual performance reviews for over 50 associates.
    • Managed mentoring programs for associates and trainees.
    • Coordinated internal and external training processes.
    • Organized staffing for Belgium, France, and the Netherlands, including the transition of Duracell.
    • Organized events for students and graduates, including career fairs on campuses.

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Education

  • Postgraduate in Entrepreneurship & Business Administration,
    Joseph Business School
    2008
    Postgraduate in Entrepreneurship & Business Administration,
  • Bachelor of Accounting
    Chamber of Accounting Berlin
    2006
    Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor in Accounting,

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