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Sharon Kardam

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Talent Acquisition Strategy & Transformation Consultant (freelance) at Foster + Partners
📍 United Kingdom

Sharon is a global talent acquisition leader with over 20 years of experience driving transformations for renowned companies like HSBC, BBC, and Foster + Partners. A Prosci certified change practitioner with an MSc from Aston University, she specializes in redesigning global TA strategies and operating models.

People who have worked with her describe her as strategic, collaborative, and dynamic, with the ability to inspire teams and influence senior leaders.

She recently served as a judge for the IHR Innovation Showcase, evaluating cutting-edge ideas in candidate experience and inclusive hiring.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Transformation Consultant (freelance)
Job Level
Junior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Sharon shows up

Values Relationships
Friendly But Fast
Informal

A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them. They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies. They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.

Priorities

Topics Sharon cares about

TA Transformation
Her career is defined by leading the review, re-design, and implementation of Talent Acquisition operating models for major global companies like HSBC, BBC, and ASOS.
Change Management
As a Prosci certified change practitioner, this is a core, certified skill she applies to complex organizational transformations within talent acquisition.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Transformation Consultant (freelance)
Foster + Partners
4-2021
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Transformation Consultant
Freelance
4-2023 - 3-2024
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Transformation Consultant
HSBC
1-2022 - 4-2023
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Transformation Consultant
BBC
10-2021 - 1-2022
Head of Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand (Interim)
ASOS.com
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1994 - 1995
MSc
Aston University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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