Talent Acquisition Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete recruitment process for positions within the Colombia RPO project.

• Collaborate closely with client stakeholders to gain insights into hiring needs, priorities, timelines, and candidate profiles.

• Convert business needs into efficient sourcing and recruitment strategies.

• Actively source and engage qualified candidates using LinkedIn and other pertinent channels.

• Evaluate and assess candidates based on technical/functional qualifications and cultural fit.

• Deliver high-quality candidate shortlists accompanied by recommendations and supporting insights.

• Guide candidates throughout the recruitment journey while ensuring effective communication and a positive candidate experience.

• Organize interviews, collect feedback, and outline next steps while ensuring a swift process.

• Offer market intelligence regarding talent availability, compensation, and hiring conditions in Colombia.

• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate necessary adjustments to the hiring strategy based on market realities or recruitment data.

• Keep accurate records of recruitment data, pipelines, and progress reports.

• Take responsibility for delivery, deadlines, and hiring results.

• Support around 20 hires in the Colombia project, as well as potential wider recruitment initiatives throughout Latin America.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or RPO environments, ideally overseeing full-cycle recruitment.

• Strong background in recruiting for specialized or hard-to-fill roles, such as in technology, engineering, clinical, life sciences, or other niche functions.

• Experience in a recruitment agency, RPO, or similarly driven environment is highly regarded.

• In-depth understanding of the Colombian talent landscape, especially in Bogotá and other key talent hubs.

• Proven ability to juggle multiple searches and priorities concurrently.

• Excellent sourcing skills and the ability to identify talent beyond just inbound applications.

• Experience working directly with hiring managers or external clients while managing demanding stakeholders.

• Capability to constructively challenge requirements, provide market insights, and function as a recruitment partner rather than merely taking job orders.

• Exceptional communication, organizational skills, and follow-through.

• Comfortable working autonomously in a remote setting with clear delivery expectations.

• Proficient in professional English for collaboration with international stakeholders.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is not a prerequisite.

🏝️ Benefits

• Significant long-term potential: Although the initial contract spans 6 months, outstanding performance may lead to ongoing collaboration as the recruitment partnership evolves.

• Participate in a growing LATAM initiative: The Colombia engagement marks the beginning, with opportunities for wider recruitment activities across Latin America.

• Chance to expand your scope: Exceptional delivery during the initial project may open doors for supporting additional markets, roles, and recruitment efforts.

• Engage in a strategic international RPO project with substantial visibility.

• Take charge of recruitment delivery instead of being in a sales-focused recruitment role.

• Enjoy the flexibility of working 100% remotely from Colombia.

• Work closely with international stakeholders.