Talent Acquisition Specialist

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Candidates must be based in Tijuana, Ensenada, Rosarito, or Tecate, Baja California, and be available to attend the office as required for occasional TA-related events.

****Candidates located outside these locations will not be considered***

Company Overview

ITJ's mission is to enable our customers to create technology centers of excellence in Tijuana,

Mexico, and build high-performing teams that work on meaningful products. We're bringing digital talent to our customers and generating meaningful jobs in our Tijuana/San Diego region. Our agile approach to software development allows us to respond quickly to changing needs while maintaining high standards. Our colleagues have the opportunity to work on fantastic products using the latest technologies.

General information

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a pivotal role in sourcing and attracting diverse talent to

support our company's growth and success. This entails building pipelines of talent, and developing innovative strategies for attracting candidates through networking, cold calling, internet searches, and research. Collaborating closely with other members of the recruiting team to fulfill individual and team goals.

In addition to executing the recruitment and selection process, the ideal candidate will actively

promote our employer brand, taking ownership of client communication and leveraging

innovative strategies and technologies to reach top candidates globally. The Talent Acquisition

Specialists will continuously improve recruitment processes, utilizing data-driven insights and

feedback to optimize results. Professional development opportunities and a supportive team

environment ensure success in this fast-paced role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Attract and recruit the best IT Talent Professionals in Mexico and Latin America.
- You will be a member of the Talent Acquisition team working alongside other fellow recruiters. The Talent Acquisition team will own the hiring life cycle for their clients: job posting, sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, and coordinating hiring events.
- Running the Recruitment and Selection process at ITJ. Owning monthly, quarterly, and yearly Talent Acquisition OKRs.
- Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates to deliver against immediate priorities, future needs, and business-critical positions that are routinely filled throughout the year.
- Cultivate relationships with targeted/key candidates and specific talent pools and maintain those relationships with an ongoing focus.
- Screen candidates about basic qualifications to forward viable candidates to Hiring Managers.
- Report on/maintain internal Applicant Tracking System data with candidate information.
- Report on/maintain Google Sheets files shared with clients about candidates' information for their review.
- Work with various functional areas by understanding hiring needs, position specifications and search.
- Actively sourcing for passive candidates through various talent portals (Social Media, LinkedIn, Indeed, GlassDoor, OCC, etc)
- Update job postings through various career portals (LinkedIn, Indeed, GlassDoor, OCC, etc).
- Work with Google Workspace programs (Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Forms, etc).

Required Qualifications

Education:

- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Psychology, Business Administration, Communications, or similar.

Recruiter: 1-5 years of experience working in a similar position (ie. IT Recruiter, Technical Recruiter, IT Talent Acquisition Specialist, IT Recruitment Consultant, IT Headhunter, etc.)

- Must have prior experience as an IT Recruiter.
- Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation.
- Advanced English level.
- Candidates must be based in Tijuana, Ensenada, Rosarito, or Tecate, Baja California, and have availability to attend the office as required for occasional TA-related events.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills for effective engagement across all organizational levels.
- Proven ability to thrive as a team player in dynamic, fast-paced environments, adept at managing multiple competing tasks and priorities.
- Effective organization, planning, and time management abilities are crucial for achieving targeted outcomes.
- Accountable for achieving goals and upholding standards, exhibiting self-driven initiative.
- Comprehensive understanding of the IT Industry, encompassing diverse roles, technologies, programming languages, and industry trends.
- Proficiency in leveraging career portals such as LinkedIn, Indeed, GlassDoor, or similar platforms.
- Competence in utilizing productivity suites such as Google Suite or Microsoft 365.
- Familiarity with CRM platforms like Monday, Trello, Zoho, or equivalents, facilitating streamlined workflow and client management.
- Extensive experience in competency-based interviewing methodologies, particularly the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) approach.

Our benefits

We believe in providing our employees with a fair and competitive salary so you can focus on doing your best work without worrying about financial stress.

● 100% payroll scheme

● 20 days Christmas Bonus

● 12 days of vacation per year

● Flexible Days

● 8% saving fund

● 11% of food coupons

● Major Medical Insurance

● Life and Dental Insurance

● Education reimbursement up to $54,000/year

Join us and be part of a global team of passionate innovators dedicated to shaping the future of technology

*Resumes submitted in Spanish will be automatically rejected.