Francesca Paccaloni

About Francesca Paccaloni

I bring over a decade of recruitment and headhunting experience, with a focus on helping companies hire talent that drives real, long-term impact.Throughout my career, I’ve led hiring efforts for technical, operational, and leadership roles in complex sectors such as oil & gas, manufacturing, logistics, and high-volume environments like Amazon. I specialize in precision hiring, ensuring that every candidate I present is not only technically qualified, but culturally aligned and built for long-term success.As the founder of Cygic Recruitment, I partner with international companies, especially Italian industrial firms expanding into the U.S. We deliver only pre-vetted, fully assessed and precisely aligned candidates you will want to hire. Because hiring the right candidate isn’t just about resumes, it’s about precision, quality, and retention. Our approach is built on: Rigorous Screening & Vetting – In-depth skill evaluations and cultural fit analysis Zero Wasted Interviews – Every candidate meets 100% of the job requirements Seamless U.S-to-Europe Hiring – Expertise in bridging U.S. talent with European companies Data-Driven & Results-Oriented – We don’t just fill roles—we build teams that thriveIn recent years, I’ve also developed hands-on skills in sales development and business expansion, enhancing my ability to align recruitment strategies with broader commercial goals.Whether you’re scaling operations or entering a new market, I deliver talent solutions designed for clarity, performance, and long-term success. Looking for a recruitment partner who delivers top-tier, pre-assessed talent?Let’s connect and explore how I can support your hiring goals—faster, smarter, and with lasting results.

Experience

1. Co-founder & Managing Partner

   Cygic Recruitment Usa

   Nov 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Connecting the world\'s best Companies with America\'s best Talent!At Cygic Recruitment, we specialize in connecting premier companies with America\'s finest talent. Our approach integrates a deep understanding of diversity and innovation, ensuring our clients achieve substantial growth and a robust market presence.Leveraging a background in both corporate recruitment and headhunting, we bring a wealth of knowledge in full-cycle recruitment, from strategic planning and sourcing to successful onboarding. Our mission is to facilitate a seamless integration of exceptional talent into our clients\' operations, empowering them to expand and excel in their respective industries.

Education

• Università di Pavia

  Bachelor's, Psychology

  2001 — 2004

• Università di Pavia

  Master's, Cognitive and Neuropsychology

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Human Resources
• Personnel Selection
• Recruiting
• Recruitment Advertising
• Executive Search
• Strategic Sourcing
• Screening
• Interviews
• Competency Based Interviewing
• Employee Relations
• Negotiation
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Management
• Oil & Gas
• Icims
• Salesforce.com
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Organizational Development
• Employer Branding
• HR Consulting
• Offshore Drilling
• Psychology
• Hiring Practices
• Data Analysis
• Leadership
• Graduate Recruitment
• Drilling
• International Recruitment
• Boolean Searching
• Sourcing
• Telephone Interviewing
• Neuropsychology
• Performance Management