Mathew Harris

Global Director of Talent Acquisition @Stats Perform

London, GB

As the Global Director of Talent Acquisition at Stats Perform, I lead a high-performing, strategically aligned recruitment function, ensuring our hiring processes are efficient, data-driven, and scalable. My focus is on optimizing recruitment operations, enhancing employer branding, and driving impactful hiring strategies across multiple regions.Key Achievements & Responsibilities- Transformed Talent Acquisition: Revitalized a struggling TA department, upskilled and realigned the team, and implemented an effective structure that drives efficiency and results- Optimized Hiring Operations: Reduced cost per hire by 49%, lowered recruitment spend by 47.6%(saving $271,785 YoY), and cut agency reliance by 70%- Scaled Hiring Efficiency: Increased roles filled by 43% YoY (223 hires in 2024 vs. 155 in 2023), including overseeing the hiring of 618 operations staff in Chennai, India- Led Process & System Enhancements: Spearheaded an Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC) improvement project, resolving a two-year backlog of over 30 system and process improvements within six months- Strengthened Talent Quality & Experience: Launched key initiatives, including a Quality of Hire project- Candidate Experience initiative, Job Description overhaul, and Inclusive Recruitment strategy- Stakeholder Engagement: Partnered with senior leadership, including the CEO, to align talent strategy with business growth- Leadership & DEI Commitment: Served as local Executive Sponsor for the Women’s Network ERG and an active member of the LGBTIQ+ ERG- Recruitment Innovation: Leveraged data-driven insights, automation, and advanced sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent.