Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Remote – Latin America Only
Type: Full-Time

**Only candidates located in Latin America will be considered

About the Role

We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing People team at tapouts. In this role, you'll work closely with our Talent Acquisition Lead to drive the full recruitment cycle — from sourcing and screening to presenting top candidates to our hiring teams.

This is a hands-on, operational role built for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, loves finding great people, and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo when it comes to recruiting strategy. If you're the kind of recruiter who uses AI tools, thinks creatively about sourcing, and brings fresh ideas to the table — you are the right fit for us! 

What You'll Do

• Own the day-to-day recruiting operations: reviewing CVs, conducting interviews, and managing candidate pipelines
• Source and engage top talent across Product, Engineering, and Design roles
• Present qualified candidates to internal hiring teams with clear and compelling summaries
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Lead to refine processes and improve the overall candidate experience
• Use AI-powered tools and modern recruiting technologies to increase efficiency and quality of hires
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Collaborate with hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements and team culture
• Contribute ideas and help shape the talent acquisition strategy at tapouts

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally within a startup or high-growth tech environment
• Proven experience hiring for Product, Engineering, and/or Design roles
• Experience recruiting for US-based companies or US-based teams is a strong plus
• Advanced English (required)
• Familiarity with AI recruiting tools and a genuine interest in leveraging technology to improve hiring
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously and prioritize in a fast-changing environment
• Experience with ATS platforms (Workable experience is a plus)

Benefits

• 🌎 100% remote — work from anywhere in Latin America
• 🚀 Be part of a fast-growing startup where your work has real impact
• 🤝 Work alongside an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead who will support your growth
• 💡 A culture that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement
• 💰 Competitive compensation in USD