Colombia Remote (Global)

Uptalent.io is hiring a Talent Acquisition & Engagement Specialist (Remote) - HR Department

Responsibilities

  • Continuously source and pre-qualify candidates across all disciplines.
  • Present 3–5 top candidates within few days of requisition.
  • Build rapport through clear, empathetic communication.
  • Conduct high-volume screening interviews, reading beyond resumes.
  • Design and refine workflows for sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers.
  • Track and report on KPIs: time-to-fill, pipeline conversion, candidate satisfaction, offer-acceptance rates.
  • Identify, deploy, and iterate on AI tools (resume parsing, chatbots, outreach automation) to boost efficiency.
  • Map LATAM talent markets by discipline.
  • Cultivate medium-/long-term sourcing channels: universities, communities, niche platforms.
  • Act as the HR 'quarterback' today, with responsibility to hire and mentor a recruitment team as we scale.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years in full-cycle recruitment (agency, B2B, or high-growth startup).
  • Proven track record building & maintaining proactive pipelines across ≥3 disciplines.
  • Hands-on rapid-response hiring: delivering candidate slates fast.
  • Demonstrated negotiation success and strong offer-acceptance rates.
  • KPI-driven mindset: experience reducing time-to-fill, boosting conversion, improving NPS.
  • Entrepreneurial autonomy: you own projects end-to-end.
  • Advanced sourcing: Boolean, social recruiting, community outreach, referral networks.
  • Empathy & persuasion: you connect with candidates and address concerns.
  • Gut-feel screening: you see beyond the cv to the person.
  • AI literacy: you evaluate, implement, and optimize AI tools.
  • Data-orientation: strong ATS reporting, Excel/Sheets proficiency.
  • Negotiation finesse: closing offers while preserving margin.
  • Multitasking under pressure: thriving on high-volume requisitions.
  • Rapid learning agility: mastering nuances across disciplines.
  • Fluent English, verbal and written.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape and grow the HR function from the ground up.
  • Work alongside a passionate team with a shared ambition for success.
  • Contribute to a dynamic and innovative remote talent platform poised for significant growth.
  • Work for an exciting company and be responsible for creating the Talent Acquisition department.
  • Flexible schedules and holidays
  • Work from anywhere.
  • Monthly compensation in USD

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide)

Team

Structure: You will act as the HR 'quarterback' today, with responsibility to hire and mentor a recruitment team as we scale.

Additional Information

  • Fluent English, verbal and written.
  • Work from anywhere.
  • Flexible schedules and holidays
Required Skills
Talent AcquisitionCommunicationProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementCompliance
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Posted 10 months ago

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