Stephanie Barbu

Global Talent Acquisition Lead Usa, Spain, Netherlands, Armenia, Brazil @Manychat

Austin, TX, US

As the Global Talent Acquisition Leader at Manychat, I lead strategic hiring across the U.S, Europe, and LATAM (Sao Paolo, Brazil). I partner with executive leadership to scale the teams behind our mission: empowering creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses through messaging automation on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.Global & Cross-Functional HiringI lead full-cycle hiring across global Marketing (PMMs, Brand, Strategy, SEO, Writers, Performance, Growth, LATAM Marketing), G&A (Finance, Legal, People, IT & Cybersecurity), Customer Support, Brazil Ops, Marketing Analytics, and Agency Management.Targeted Executive & International SearchesI drive senior and specialized hiring across time zones, aligning recruiting velocity and quality with evolving business needs.Lean Planning & PrioritizationI partner with department leaders on quarterly headcount planning and agile reprioritization to meet shifting goals and OKRs.Employer Brand & Inclusive ProcessI advance inclusive, candidate-forward hiring practices and help shape our global employer brand through thoughtful content and building, enforcing a consistent process.Startup-Ready EnablementI build the plane while flying it—creating just-in-time toolkits, interview guides, and resources that bring clarity, alignment, and confident decision-making to hiring teams.Team DevelopmentI mentor a high-performing recruiting team and foster a culture rooted in curiosity, accountability, and collaboration.At Manychat, I bring a builder’s mindset to every challenge—balancing agility with structure, and driving impact with kindness and empathy. I lead with clarity, empathy, and a bias for action—creating psychologically safe, high-trust environments where teams can move fast and thrive. I believe in direct communication, shared ownership, and developing people through trust, stretch opportunities, and consistent feedback.

UCSC

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)