Talent Acquisition Manager

What Youll Be Doing:

As our Talent Acquisition Manager youll be at the forefront of our growth journey. This isnt just about finding people; its about finding the right people who will help us build our future. You will be a strategic partner a hands-on recruiter and a brand ambassador all in one.

Youll lead the charge in defining and executing our talent acquisition strategy from identifying key roles to creating an exceptional candidate experience. Youll work directly with our founders and hiring managers to understand their needs and build a scalable recruitment engine that can keep pace with our rapid growth. If youre a creative problem-solver with a passion for building teams and a knack for finding top talent this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Design implement and manage a holistic talent acquisition strategy that aligns with our companys business goals and growth roadmap.
• End-to-End In Country Recruitment: Own the entire recruitment life cycle from sourcing and screening to interviewing offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Candidate Sourcing & Experience: Proactively source passive candidates through innovative channels and build a strong talent pipeline. Ensure every candidate has a positive and engaging experience regardless of the outcome.
• Employer Branding: Work closely with marketing and leadership to develop and amplify our employer brand showcasing our unique culture and mission to attract top-tier talent.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers providing guidance on best practices market trends and talent forecasting.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Define and track key recruitment metrics (e.g. time-to-hire quality of hire source of hire) to identify bottlenecks and continuously optimize our hiring processes.
• Process & Tools: Implement and manage our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruiting tools to create an efficient and scalable hiring process.

What Qualifications & Experience Are Needed:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or a related field
• 6 years of in Talent Acquisition
• Experience in a fast-paced or high-growth environment
• Prior experience with ATS and employee data reporting tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority
• Demonstrated interest or experience in leveraging AI or automation
• HR Certification - SHRM CIPM or CIPD.
• Masters in HR or Business Administration

Key Competencies

• Strategic & Proactive: Youre not just a reactive recruiter; you think ahead anticipate future hiring needs and build proactive pipelines.
• Resilience & Adaptability: You thrive in a fast-paced often ambiguous startup environment adapting quickly to changing priorities and new challenges.
• Exceptional Communication: You can articulate our companys vision and values to candidates and effectively partner with internal stakeholders to drive alignment.
• Ownership & Execution: You take full ownership of your work are results-oriented and have a proven track record of hitting and exceeding hiring targets.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Youre resourceful and think outside the box to find and engage with talent in a competitive market.
• Empathetic & Candidate-Centric: You genuinely care about creating a great experience for every person who interacts with our company and can build rapport quickly.
• Data Literacy: You understand the importance of data in recruitment and use it to inform your strategy and measure success.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Hugo offers a hybrid work environment that balances employee flexibility with a collegial fun office culture. We pride ourselves on offering a dynamic environment where ambitious professionals can make a measurable impact and accelerate their career. Our compensation and benefits are highly competitive.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Diversity equity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Promoting and where possible improving diversity equity and inclusion are a value-based and commercial necessity. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race sex gender identify sexual orientation neurodiversity disability or any other legally protected status