Manuela R.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Manuela R. is a seasoned Senior Talent Acquisition professional based in Medellin, Colombia, with over 5 years of experience in managing end-to-end recruitment processes across a variety of industries, including technology, customer service, administrative, sales, legal, and healthcare. She has demonstrated expertise in leading recruitment initiatives for US-based clients, particularly focusing on Colombia. At Jobifly, as a Recruitment Lead and HR Admin Support, she oversees a team of recruiters, ensuring timely placements and maintaining high standards of candidate experience. She expertly utilizes tools like HubSpot, Manatal, and LinkedIn Recruiter for sourcing and pipeline management. In her previous roles at TTG and HYYER, she further honed her skills in recruitment for technical roles, managing high-volume hiring needs, and partnering with hiring managers to optimize recruitment processes. Manuela holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and is fluent in English and Spanish, underscoring her capability to communicate effectively across diverse business environments.
Experience
Recruitment Lead and HR Admin Support
Jobifly · 2024 — PresentOversaw the full-cycle recruitment process for US clients, exclusively sourcing candidates in Colombia. Developed and managed a team of recruiters, tracking their progress and ensuring adherence to hiring timelines. Maintained recruitment volume in alignment with business requirements while prioritizing quality and candidate experience. Participated in key interviews for strategic roles, serving as the primary liaison between HR and Sales teams. Utilized HubSpot (ATS/CRM), LinkedIn, Indeed, Computrabajo, and Magneto 360 for sourcing. Provided HR administrative support, which included background checks and onboarding coordination.IT Team Lead
TTG · 2024 — 2024Led a team of 2 IT recruiters in managing end-to-end recruitment for technical roles, such as Full Stack Developers and Senior Java Developers. Handled an average of 14 open positions per month and monitored individual and team KPIs. Partnered closely with hiring managers in the US market to understand recruitment needs. Employed JobAdder (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, Torre.ai, and Google for candidate sourcing. Conducted routine pipeline reviews and provided performance feedback to the recruitment team while supporting process optimization.Talent Acquisition Specialist
Remote · 2024 — 2024Provided comprehensive recruitment services for clients in the United States and Colombia, focusing on both technical and non-technical hires. Managed tasks including sourcing, screening, coordination, and offer support through LinkedIn and Google Spreadsheets. Collaborated with clients to accurately define hiring profiles and delivered qualified candidate shortlists within scheduled timelines. Offered guidance on recruitment processes and strategies aimed at enhancing hiring results.Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist
HYYER Remote · 2023 — 2024Conducted full-cycle recruitment for diverse clients across the United States, Jamaica, the Philippines, Europe, and LATAM. Recruited for various roles spanning technology, customer service, sales, legal, and healthcare. Maintained ongoing communication with clients through intake calls to clarify requirements and ensure alignment on candidate profiles. Delivered candidate shortlists while focusing on quality and a positive candidate experience using Manatal (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, Google, and Indeed.Talent Associate
REMOTI · 2022 — 2023Supported recruitment processes for US-based clients with a primary focus on technical roles. Led a team of 4 recruiters, overseeing the recruitment activities for both technical and non-technical positions while ensuring timely candidate delivery. Recruited for various positions including Software Developers and Blockchain Engineers, utilizing Manatal (ATS), LinkedIn, Indeed, Greenhouse, and Torre.ai for sourcing. Collaborated with internal recruiters and hiring managers for candidate delivery and assisted with interview coordination and follow-up.Human Resources Agent
SOLVO GLOBAL · 2021 — 2021Facilitated recruitment efforts for US-based clients in the healthcare sector. Recruited for roles such as nurses, physicians, and administrative staff. Managed candidate pipelines and hiring processes using an internal ATS. Collaborated closely with hiring managers to define role requirements and assisted with onboarding procedures, including salary discussions and offer presentations.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor's DegreePsychology