Matteo Maniscalco
Montreal,Canada
Summary
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with 10 years of experience, including 4 years in gaming, focused on building teams in North America and Europe. Supported 20+ projects from AAA and AA productions to specialized teams like Data and La Forge (R&D).
Recognized as a trusted, data-driven partner with hiring experience from interns to executives and expertise in global sourcing, process improvement, employer branding and DEI.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner – Sourcing
Behaviour Interactive
Montreal, Canada
09.2022 - Current
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment cycle across North America and Europe.
- Supported 20+ projects including AAA and AA productions, immersive experiences, new IPs and specialized teams such as Data and La Forge (R&D).
- Partnered with stakeholders and hiring managers, recruiting from interns to executives across Programming, Art, Animation, Design, Data, QA, Product and Management.
- Helped drive studio growth from 900 to 1,200+ employees worldwide through global sourcing strategies.
- Led employer branding initiatives including newsletters, university partnerships and 12+ international recruitment events.
- Revamped recruitment processes (ATS reporting, sourcing, interview workflows) improving efficiency and decision-making.
- Delivered DEI and recruiter training workshops.
Senior Tech Talent Acquisition Specialist / International Tech Recruiter
Levio
Montreal, Canada
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment cycle for digital transformation projects in North America and Africa.
- Successfully hired 60 professionals in 8 months across Development, Cloud, DevOps, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches and Data Specialists.
- Partnered with international stakeholders to align strategies with client needs.
- Built strong pipelines via LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub and referrals.
- Represented Levio at networking and employer branding events.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Ubisoft Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment cycle for AAA projects and new IPs across North America and Europe.
- Contributed to studio growth from 350 to 400+ employees by hiring 30 professionals across Programming, Game Design, Art, QA and Data roles.
- Partnered with hiring managers to adapt pipelines to production timelines.
- Conducted interviews, candidate assessments and guided stakeholders in selection.
- Reinforced Ubisoft’s reputation as an employer of choice through candidate engagement.
Talent Acquisition Specialist / Technical IT Recruiter
Levio
Montreal, Canada
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Owned the full recruitment lifecycle for IT and development positions in Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Phoenix and New York.
- Partnered with managers and directors to define needs and build pipelines.
- Conducted sourcing, interviews, candidate assessments and onboarding.
- Created and managed ATS Greenhouse data and reporting.
Technical IT Recruiter
Meritek Conseil
Montreal, Canada
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment cycle for IT positions across Montreal, Toronto, Quebec, Winnipeg and France.
- Sourced and hired Developers, Data Scientists, ETL Developers, Architects, Business Analysts, Functional Analysts and Change Management Specialists.
- Conducted interviews (in-person, phone, Skype) and prepared candidates for client processes.
- Created and updated interview reports in ATS, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
- Represented Meritek at international recruitment events such as Les Journées Québec.
- Tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, job boards, Google Workspace.
Corporate/Agency IT Recruiter
AUSY, a Randstad company
Lyon, France
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Drove the end-to-end recruitment process for IT talent across Lyon and Grenoble agencies.
- Sourced candidates through job boards, LinkedIn and Viadeo, conducting phone and in-person interviews.
- Partnered with managers and clients to identify hiring needs and present tailored shortlists.
- Built HR dashboards and contributed to employer branding initiatives on LinkedIn and Twitter.
- Participated in career fairs and university forums to expand talent pipelines.
Training Coordinator / Campus Recruiter
SNCF
Chambéry, France
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Managed training programs and recruitment of interns and apprentices for SNCF headquarters.
- Coordinated training needs analysis, session creation, and HRIS setup.
- Conducted recruitment and onboarding of trainees and alternates across multiple SNCF sites.
- Produced training follow-ups, skills matrices, and reporting dashboards.
Recruitment Advisor (Industry sector)
Randstad
Grenoble, France
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Handled the end-to-end recruitment cycle for industrial sector roles.
- Sourced, interviewed and onboarded candidates across technical and industrial profiles.
- Built and maintained HR dashboards, managed payroll items and compliance.
- Supported client accounts with recruitment and workforce planning.
Assistant Manager
Domino’s Pizza
Grenoble, France
12.2011 - 08.2016
- Supported store operations with a focus on team management and customer service.
- Managed scheduling, contracts, cash handling and compliance with hygiene regulations.
- Coordinated production flow and dispatch of delivery drivers.
- Oversaw inventory management and ensured service quality.
Technical Recruitment Advisor (Construction sector)
Randstad
Grenoble, France
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Managed the full recruitment lifecycle for construction sector profiles.
- Conducted sourcing, interviews, onboarding and employee integration.
- Developed HR dashboards, managed compliance and workforce files.
- Partnered with clients to identify staffing needs and propose tailored solutions.
Education
Bachelor’s - Human Resources Management
Pigier
GrenobleBachelor’s - History
Université Pierre Mendès-France
GrenobleMBA - Human Resources Management
MBway
LyonSkills
- Applicant tracking systems
- Employer branding
- Stakeholder engagement
- Global recruitment and talent acquisition
- Recruitment metrics
- Job analysis
- Resilience building
- Influencing skills
Languages
- French, Native
- English, Professional working proficiency
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Italian
Professional
Affiliations
- Ambassador for Women In Games
- Mentor for the Amir Satvat Community
- Creator of the Talent Play Zone Newsletter to support people who wants to break into the gaming undustry
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner – Sourcing
Behaviour Interactive
09.2022 - Current
Senior Tech Talent Acquisition Specialist / International Tech Recruiter
Levio
02.2022 - 09.2022
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Ubisoft Bordeaux
09.2021 - 02.2022
Talent Acquisition Specialist / Technical IT Recruiter
Levio
09.2020 - 09.2021
Technical IT Recruiter
Meritek Conseil
02.2019 - 09.2020
Corporate/Agency IT Recruiter
AUSY, a Randstad company
09.2017 - 02.2019
Training Coordinator / Campus Recruiter
SNCF
09.2016 - 09.2017
Recruitment Advisor (Industry sector)
Randstad
07.2016 - 09.2016
Technical Recruitment Advisor (Construction sector)
Randstad
10.2015 - 07.2016
Assistant Manager
Domino’s Pizza
12.2011 - 08.2016
Bachelor’s - Human Resources Management
Pigier
Bachelor’s - History
Université Pierre Mendès-France
MBA - Human Resources Management
MBway
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