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Talent Acquisition Specialist - Latam

InnovaMat - Mexico City, Mexico - In-office

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InnovaMat is a global edtech company transforming mathematics education through science-backed pedagogy, manipulative materials, and digital tools. The company operates across 9+ countries and is in an accelerated growth phase across Latin America (Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru), with a regional hub in Mexico City coordinating with headquarters in Barcelona. You will lead full-cycle recruitment for strategic vacancies across the LATAM region, supporting Commercial, Pedagogical Support/Math Specialists, Operations, and Support functions. Working closely with the TA Lead and hiring managers, you'll be responsible for building high-performing teams that drive the company's regional expansion and educational impact. Key responsibilities include: - Conduct full-cycle recruitment (sourcing, screening, evaluation, closing) for LATAM-wide roles - Build strong partnerships with hiring managers, advising on regional labor market dynamics, talent mapping, structured feedback, and evaluation best practices - Create proactive talent pipelines through active sourcing, networking, referral programs, university events, and engagement with educational/tech communities - Generate talent intelligence by monitoring hiring trends, competitor mapping, and sector movements in LATAM - Drive employer branding initiatives in collaboration with internal stakeholders to communicate culture, product science, and organizational impact - Leverage recruitment technology (ATS platforms like Teamtailor/Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, AI-powered tools) to enhance efficiency while maintaining human connection - Maintain selection quality and metrics, ensuring data integrity and contributing to regional hiring projections - Help structure the LATAM recruitment playbook as the organization scales - Support successful onboarding and professional development of new hires You will serve as a cultural ambassador for InnovaMat's expansion, ensuring every candidate interaction reflects the company's pedagogical passion and commitment to transformative education. REQUIREMENTS: - 2+ years of recruitment, talent acquisition, or talent partnering experience in fast-growth environments (education, edtech, scaleups preferred) - Fluent Spanish and English (essential for daily interaction with international stakeholders and Barcelona headquarters) - Knowledge or prior experience recruiting in Mexico and/or LATAM markets (understanding hiring nuances and talent pools in Colombia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador) - Demonstrated ability to conduct active sourcing and engage high-caliber passive candidates - Strong communication and relationship-building skills; comfortable interacting with candidates, operational leaders, pedagogical coordinators, and executives - Proficiency with recruitment tools: ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, AI-based solutions, and key talent acquisition metrics - Curiosity and growth mindset; valuing both analytical rigor and empathy with passion for education - Desirable: Experience organizing talent attraction events, university partnerships, or employer branding campaigns

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