HR – People Operations (IT/Tech experience)

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Human Resources or Psychology, with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You should be adept at handling confidential information, possess excellent organizational skills, and have a sense of urgency in completing tasks. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, as you will be working cross-functionally with various teams. If you are passionate about HR and thrive in a dynamic work environment, we would love to hear from you.

Location: ON-SITE in our Paraguay Offices (Asunción). Open to LATAM candidates as a 100% remote position.

About the Company:

Abstra is a fast-growing, Nearshore Tech Talent services company, providing top Latin American tech talent to U.S. companies and beyond. Founded by U.S.-bred engineers with over 15 years of experience, Abstra specializes in sourcing skilled professionals across several technologies to meet our clients’ needs, driving innovation and efficiency.

Here is why you should consider this position:

• You love technology and want to help companies excel in their IT goals.
• You love talking to people and helping them find great new projects and careers.
• You want to be an integral part of a growing company, solve problems, and shape the future.
• You are organized and can multitask in fast-paced environment.
• You are passionate about what you do, work hard, and continually strive to improve.
• You work to live and want to experience all life has to offer.
  You are a kind person, and you help everyone around you achieve success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Conduct sourcing for technical or specialized positions, primarily within the technology and data domains.
• Manage the full recruitment and selection lifecycle, from initial outreach to final offer.
• Analyze and understand position requirements, ensuring alignment with client needs.
• Engage in discussions with candidates and clients to clarify role expectations and provide hiring insights.
• Manage the entire onboarding process.
• Conduct background checks on candidates.
• Oversee administrative tasks: issuing receipts, handling administrative processes for new hires.
• Work cross-functionally with other teams for purchases or tasks related to the HR department.
• Provide regular reports to the HR managers in administrative processes and/or with candidates.
• Set appointments and interviews between Candidates and Interviewers when needed.
• Follow up processes with the team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and the Abstra Team.
  

• Use all means necessary to find the BEST candidates in the market!
• Build a network of highly sought-after, technology-specific candidates.
• Grow your technology knowledge to qualify candidates’ true capabilities and passions.
• Advise candidates on resume presentation, interview skills, and follo -up protocols.
• Educate employers on the availability and desires of hard-to-find candidates.
• Mentor and coach consultants to perform at their best.
• Build your brand and reputation as a trusted career advisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Human Resources, or related fields involving people management (students or graduates are welcome to apply).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role or with related tasks, but not necessarily all of them.
• Mandatory Experience: Proven experience in sourcing, searching, and selecting candidates for technical or specialized roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of labor laws and regulations (or willingness to proactively research and learn if lacking experience).

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong proficiency in technology is preferred.
• Proven experience in related roles.
• Ideally, experience in sourcing candidates for technology, support, and various other positions.
• Ability to manage a candidate pipeline effectively.
• Conduct interviews with potential candidates.
• Deep knowledge of IT and Cloud technologies.
• Successful history of filling jobs with W2 candidates, especially passive candidates.
• Knowledge of cutting-edge sourcing tools and technologies.
• Passion for the recruiting industry and ideas on how to improve it.

Required Soft Skills:

• Ability to handle confidentiality and sensitive information.
• Sense of urgency.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to reprioritize tasks.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven experience in roles related to the one described in this job description.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong business acumen with a results-driven approach.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Strong understanding of staffing services is a plus.
• Passion for learning and knowledge of technology (especially in software development and programming languages).

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to work on impactful projects with a talented team.
• Excellent compensation in USD.