Talent Specialist

Job Type: Full-Time 

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST, with a 1-hour unpaid break

Job Overview: 

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Talent Specialist to support recruitment operations, with a primary focus on sourcing, screening, and qualifying top talent across Latin America. This role is responsible for building strong candidate pipelines for a variety of roles supporting U.S.-based clients. The ideal candidate has strong sourcing capabilities, excellent communication skills, and experience recruiting LATAM professionals for remote positions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, identify, and engage qualified LATAM candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, databases, referrals, and other sourcing channels

• Conduct initial candidate screenings to evaluate experience, communication skills, and overall role fit

• Coordinate and schedule interviews with recruiters and hiring managers

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and internal trackers

• Support recruiters with candidate endorsements, interview preparation, and follow-ups

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and high-priority roles

• Ensure candidates meet client requirements, including skills, availability, time zone alignment, and compensation expectations

• Communicate clearly and professionally with candidates throughout the hiring process

• Collaborate with recruitment, CRM, and operations teams to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Talent Specialist, Recruiter, or Sourcing Specialist, preferably supporting U.S.-based clients

• Hands-on experience sourcing candidates across LATAM (e.g., Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina)

• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal

• Proficiency in LinkedIn sourcing and job boards

• Experience recruiting for remote roles across multiple functions, such as virtual assistants, accounting, real estate, legal, marketing, or operations

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple open roles in a fast-paced environment

• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment trackers, and internal sourcing tools

• Knowledge of LATAM labor markets, salary benchmarks, and candidate expectations

• Strong follow-up, coordination, and stakeholder communication skills