Ferenc Gál - Recruitment Marketing & Employer Branding Consultant

Recruitment Marketing & Employer Branding

I help organisations become talent destinations.

With over a decade of experience in marketing, specialising in recruitment marketing and employer branding, I partner with organisations to attract, engage, and retain the right talent through strategic, data-driven approaches.

Director of Marketing Consulting at Cpl's Future of Work Institute

About Me

Turning talent challenges into competitive advantages.

I am a seasoned marketing and brand expert with deep experience developing and executing multi-market talent attraction programmes across the globe.

My work spans the full spectrum of talent attraction, from conducting comprehensive recruitment marketing audits to developing and executing employer brand strategies that deliver measurable results. I translate complex employer brand strategies into compelling candidate experiences that attract diverse, high-calibre talent.

Currently, I serve as Director of Marketing Consulting at Cpl's Future of Work Institute, where I lead recruitment marketing and employer branding projects.

I am based in Dublin, Ireland, and work with organisations locally and across Europe and beyond.

Core Expertise

  • Recruitment Marketing Strategy & Execution
  • Employer Brand Development
  • Employer Value Proposition (EVP) Development & Localisation
  • Data-Driven Talent Intelligence
  • Candidate Experience Design
  • Multi-Market Campaign Execution

Education & Credentials

  • Mini MBA in Brand Management, Marketing Week
  • Mini MBA in Marketing, Marketing Week
  • Digital Psychology & Persuasion, CXL
  • BSc Computer Science, Budapest University of Technology

Recognition

  • Business & Finance CMO 100 Index (2023, 2024, 2025)
  • Winner, Best in Recruitment, Spider Awards

Services

How I can help your organisation.

I offer a range of recruitment marketing and employer branding services, from strategic audits to hands-on execution. Each engagement is tailored to your organisation's specific needs and objectives.

All services are delivered through Cpl's Future of Work Institute.

Recruitment Marketing

Recruitment Marketing Audits & Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of your current recruitment marketing efforts, identifying gaps, opportunities, and actionable recommendations for improvement.

  • Social footprint and digital presence analysis
  • Candidate journey mapping and evaluation
  • Job description and careers site review
  • Competitor benchmarking
  • Glassdoor, Indeed, and LinkedIn assessment
  • Full audit and opportunities report with recommendations

Recruitment Marketing Strategy Development

Development of a comprehensive, data-driven recruitment marketing strategy aligned with your talent acquisition objectives and employer brand.

  • Target audience and candidate persona development
  • Channel strategy and media planning
  • Content strategy and messaging framework
  • Campaign planning and calendar development
  • KPI definition and measurement framework
  • Budget allocation recommendations

Outsourced Recruitment Marketing

I embed within your organisation as your dedicated recruitment marketer on a part-time or fractional basis, providing ongoing strategic and hands-on support.

  • Dedicated days per week as your recruitment marketer
  • Campaign development and execution
  • Content creation and social media management
  • Stakeholder management and reporting
  • Agency and vendor coordination
  • Continuous optimisation and performance tracking

Market Research & Employer Brand Tracking

Regular research and tracking to monitor your employer brand health, competitive positioning, and candidate perceptions over time.

  • Quarterly, biannual, or annual tracking programmes
  • Candidate perception research
  • Competitor employer brand monitoring
  • Social listening and sentiment analysis
  • Talent market intelligence
  • Trend reporting and strategic recommendations

Pilots & Proof of Concepts

Structured pilot programmes to test new recruitment marketing approaches, channels, or technologies before full-scale implementation.

  • Hypothesis development and test design
  • Controlled pilot execution
  • Performance measurement and analysis
  • Learnings documentation
  • Scale-up recommendations
  • Business case development

Recruitment Marketing Technology

Expert guidance on selecting, implementing, and optimising recruitment marketing technology to support your talent attraction efforts.

  • Technology landscape assessment
  • Requirements gathering and RFP development
  • Vendor evaluation and selection
  • Implementation planning and support
  • Integration with existing HR tech stack
  • Ongoing consultancy and optimisation

Employer Branding

Employer Brand Assessments & Audits

Comprehensive evaluation of your employer brand across internal and external touchpoints, identifying alignment gaps and opportunities for strengthening your position.

  • Cross-functional stakeholder workshops
  • Employee perception surveys
  • External brand perception analysis
  • EVP alignment assessment
  • Candidate experience evaluation
  • Executive briefing with strategic recommendations

Employer Brand Definition

Development of a compelling, authentic employer brand and EVP that differentiates your organisation and resonates with your target talent audiences.

  • Research and discovery workshops
  • EVP development and articulation
  • Key messaging and themes
  • Tone of voice guidelines
  • Employer brand architecture
  • Stakeholder alignment and sign-off

Employer Brand Activation

Bringing your employer brand to life through integrated recruitment marketing programmes that attract the right talent to your organisation.

  • Creative campaign development & brief
  • Content strategy & production through in-house Multimedia Studio
  • Careers site optimisation
  • Social media strategy and execution
  • Employee advocacy programmes
  • Multi-channel campaign management

Proven Results

Measurable impact across industries.

A track record of delivering tangible outcomes for organisations ranging from government bodies to global technology companies.

85%
YoY Growth in Applications

Led recruitment marketing strategy for a large public sector organisation, delivering significant growth in applications through integrated digital campaigns and authentic video storytelling.

Public Sector
50%
Increase in Applications

Developed localised employer brand story and optimised Glassdoor and Indeed presence for a large aviation organisation, resulting in significant brand amplification.

Aviation
8
Recruitment Marketing Audits Delivered

Conducted comprehensive recruitment marketing audits for leading private and public sector organisations, identifying gaps and delivering actionable recommendations across people, process, and technology.

Cross-Industry
28%
Reduction in Media Costs

Developed and executed multi-market B2C & B2B programme for a large technology company across EMEA, APAC, and Americas, delivering growth whilst reducing costs.

Technology
15%
Growth in 3 Months

Built and scaled EMEA B2B acquisition programme for a large technology company through integrated digital marketing and precise audience targeting.

Technology
71.5%
YoY Lead Growth

Generated 340+ marketing-sourced high-intent client leads through omnichannel marketing strategies for a large staffing organisation.

Staffing & Recruitment

Experience across industries

Pharmaceutical & Biotech
Public Sector & Government
Technology
Financial Services
Aviation & Travel
Healthcare
FMCG
Professional Services

Speaking & Workshops

Sharing knowledge and insights.

I am available for speaking engagements, workshops, and panel discussions on recruitment marketing, employer branding, and the future of talent attraction.

Keynote Speaking

Engaging presentations on recruitment marketing trends, employer branding best practices, and the impact of AI on talent attraction.

Workshops & Masterclasses

Interactive sessions helping teams develop recruitment marketing capabilities, refine their employer brand, or build talent attraction strategies.

Panel Discussions

Contributing expert perspectives on talent acquisition, employer branding, and marketing trends at industry events and conferences.

Corporate Training

Bespoke training programmes for HR and TA teams on recruitment marketing fundamentals and advanced strategies.

Interested in having me speak at your event or facilitate a workshop?

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Insights

Thoughts on recruitment marketing and employer branding.

Articles, insights, and perspectives on talent attraction, employer branding, and the evolving world of recruitment marketing.

Podcast

The Future of Work Podcast

Explore the trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of work. Produced by Cpl's Future of Work Institute, this podcast features conversations with industry leaders on talent, culture, and workplace transformation.

Listen to episodes →
Community

Future Work World

I am a founding member of Future Work World, an exclusive network for senior leaders exploring the future of work. The community hosts regular events and discussions on talent strategy, workplace innovation, and leadership in a changing world.

Join the community →

Stay in touch

Connect with me on LinkedIn to stay updated on recruitment marketing and employer branding. I regularly share insights, trends, and practical advice in these areas.

Connect on LinkedIn

Get in Touch

Let's discuss your talent challenges.

Whether you need a recruitment marketing audit, want to strengthen your employer brand, or are looking for ongoing support, I would be happy to explore how I can help your organisation.

All engagements are delivered through Cpl's Future of Work Institute.

Based in Dublin, Ireland. Working with organisations across Europe and beyond.