Talent Acquisition & Engagement Specialist

at Uptalent.io
🇸🇻 El Salvador - Remote
👥 Human Resources🔵 Mid-level

Job description

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 recruiter who builds “always‑ready” pipelines, engages passive and active candidates with empathy and persuasion, and implements AI‑powered solutions to streamline hiring. You’ll own end‑to‑end recruitment, hit aggressive KPIs, and lay the foundation for an expanding HR team.

What You’ll Do

  • Pipeline Creation & Management

    • Continuously source and pre‑qualify candidates across all disciplines.
    • Present 3–5 top candidates within few days of requisition.
  • Candidate Engagement & Closure

    • Build rapport through clear, empathetic communication.
    • Conduct high‑volume screening interviews, reading beyond resumes.
  • HR Process & Optimization

    • 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.
  • Strategic Talent Partnerships

    • Map LATAM talent markets by discipline.
    • Cultivate medium‑/long‑term sourcing channels: universities, communities, niche platforms.
  • Future Team Leadership

    • 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 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.

Skills & Competencies

  • 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 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

Apply Now: Join us in transforming how companies connect with top remote talent. Apply today to lead our Talent Acquiition efforts to new heights!

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