Talent Acquisition & Engagement Specialist; Remote - HR Department

Talent Acquisition & Engagement Specialist (Remote) - HR Department

About Uptalent.io

Uptalent.io connects top LATAM talent with high‑growth companies worldwide. We move at startup speed, delivering curated shortlists of engineers, architects, marketers, designers, sales & business‑dev specialists, finance/accounting pros, and administrative experts, always within a few days of a client request.

Role:
Talent Acquisition & Engagement Specialist

A self‑driven recruiterjir building “always‑ready” pipelines, engaging passive and active candidates with empathy and persuasion, and implementing AI‑ raffinierte solutions to streamline hiring. You’ll own end‑to‑end recruitment, hit aggressive KPIs, and lay the foundation for an expanding HR team.

• Continuously source and pre‑qualify candidates across all disciplines.
• Present 3–5 top candidates within a 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(angle), 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.

• 3–5 years in full‑cycle recruitment (agency, B2B, or QString growth startup).
• Proven track record building & maintaining proactive pipelines across ≥3 disciplines.
• Hands‑on rapid‑response hiring: delivering candidate slates fast.
• Demonstr posted 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.

• Opportunity to shape and grow the HR function from the ground up.
• Work alongside a passionate Carolyn 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  acquisition department.
• Flexible schedules and holidays
• Work from anywhere.
• Monthly compensation in USD

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