Recruiter, People Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete recruiting process across all teams, encompassing sourcing, screening, interview coordination, reference checks, and offer closure.

• Manage job postings, candidate pipelines, scorecards, reporting, and hiring-manager workflows using Lever.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to outline roles, develop structured interview processes, and uphold a consistent hiring standard.

• Proactively source candidates for challenging compliance, licensing, and regional sales positions.

• Handle offer management within approved compensation ranges, ensuring Finance approval is obtained.

• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, equipment distribution, system access, and initial-week planning.

• Work alongside Risk and Compliance on employment contracts, contractor classification, background checks, and cross-jurisdiction hiring via employer-of-record providers.

• Develop HR systems, policies, onboarding playbooks, and maintain employee records.

• Provide weekly reports to leadership regarding pipeline status and progress towards hiring objectives.

• Collaborate with company leaders to establish foundational people operations as Caliza grows.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of in-house recruiting experience at a high-growth startup.

• Experience in fintech, payments, or other regulated industries is advantageous.

• Proven track record of hiring across multiple countries, including Latin America.

• Proficient in closing candidates for senior and technical positions.

• Practical experience with an applicant tracking system; Lever is preferred.

• Capable of managing 10 or more open roles simultaneously while keeping all candidates updated.

• Professional working fluency in English is required.

• Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is highly desirable.

• Availability to work hours that overlap with US Eastern and Brazil time zones.

• Experience in establishing people operations at an early-stage company is a plus.

• Familiarity with platforms like Deel, Remote, or Oyster is beneficial.

• Experience recruiting in Africa or Asia is a plus.

• Familiarity with using AI tools for sourcing, screening, or scheduling interviews is advantageous.

• Must have authorization to work in your country of residence.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Successful job offers are subject to background screening.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefits may include health coverage.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Home office or equipment allowance.

• Professional development budget.

• Opportunities for in-person team offsites.

• Employer-of-record or contractor arrangements that comply with local laws and market practices for pay and benefits.

• Reasonable accommodations will be made during the hiring process.