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Lead Tech Recruiter (LATAM)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience recruiting for Tech roles
  • 2+ years of experience leading a small recruiting team, in a formal or informal lead role
  • Experience coaching and mentoring junior recruiters
  • Advanced English level

Responsibilities

  • Source and attract top Data AI talent through a variety of channels
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle
  • Act as an informal lead for the LATAM recruiting team
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Mentorship
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Social Skills
  • Time Management
  • Curiosity

About the company

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SunnyData

IT Services & IT Consulting

SunnyData is a Databricks-centered partner with deep Data Engineering roots, exclusively focused on migrating, modernizing and scaling data solutions on the Databricks platform. We bridge the gap between concept and real-world impact, recognizing that a solid Data Engineering foundation is essential for successful AI, ML, Data Science, and Analytics projects. Our expertise ensures that advanced technologies are implemented effectively, turning lab-driven innovation into tangible business outcomes and measurable ROI. Founded by data architects and engineers with a proven track record, our leadership team includes early adopters of Spark and leaders in Apache big data projects. With over 20 years of experience across Cloudera, Informatica, and phData, our team features a Databricks MVP, enabling us to solve the most complex data challenges. What We Specialize In: + Data Engineering + Data Migrations to Databricks + GenAI & Data Science + Data & AI Governance with Unity Catalog * Our deep industry expertise in Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Retail enables us to deliver highly contextualized solutions for regulated and data-driven sectors. We operate and deliver from both the USA and Uruguay. We chose Uruguay for its strategic location (within 3 hours of all U.S. timezones), top-tier data talent (#1 exporter in LATAM), and innovative culture, providing the fastest internet in LATAM and offering universal and free quality education.

Company details

IndustryIT Services & IT Consulting
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Lead Tech Recruiter (LATAM)
Reports to: VP of Talent Acquisition

We are seeking an experienced Lead Tech Recruiter with 5 or more years of recruiting experience to join our rapidly growing team. The ideal candidate is pragmatic, curious, and a continuous learner. You will be comfortable with ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will play a critical role in sourcing, engaging, and hiring top Data & AI talent. You will drive the recruitment process from start to finish. You will also act as an informal lead for our LATAM recruiting team. As part of a growing company, you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our team and culture.

Responsibilities:

  • Source and attract top Data & AI talent through a variety of channels, including job boards, social media, networking, and talent pools.

  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle.

  • Act as an informal lead for the LATAM recruiting team, in partnership with the VP of Talent Acquisition.

  • Coach and mentor recruiters on sourcing, screening, and candidate experience.

  • Help set weekly priorities and balance reqs across the team.

  • Track pipeline and recruiting metrics and share progress and risks with the VP of Talent Acquisition.

  • Share best practices and help improve recruiting processes.

  • Recruit for Data & AI roles such as Data Engineers, Solutions Architects, Machine Learning Engineers, Full Stack Developers, and Technical Product Managers.

  • Conduct interviews and assess candidates for technical skills, consulting skills, cultural fit, and overall potential.

  • Partner with hiring managers and delivery leaders to understand the needs of each role.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, providing an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

  • Stay current with Data & AI trends, the Databricks ecosystem, and competitive recruiting strategies.

  • Work in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment, helping to shape the growth of the company.

  • Balance multiple roles at once while ensuring a positive experience for all candidates.

Qualifications:

  • Ideally based in Uruguay or Argentina.

  • 5+ years of experience recruiting for Tech roles.

  • 2+ years of experience leading a small recruiting team, in a formal or informal lead role.

  • Experience coaching and mentoring junior recruiters.

  • Experience setting team priorities and distributing reqs across a team.

  • Experience using recruiting metrics to track progress and guide team decisions.

  • Experience recruiting in LATAM, across multiple countries in the region.

  • Experience recruiting in a consulting or professional services environment.

  • Proven track record of recruiting for Data & AI roles, including Data Engineers, Solutions Architects, Machine Learning Engineers, Full Stack Developers, and Technical Product Managers.

  • Ability to understand technical concepts and assess technical skills at a screening level.

  • A pragmatic approach to problem solving and a focus on practical results.

  • Natural curiosity and a strong desire to keep learning about new technologies and markets.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-centric mindset.

  • Ability to work independently and handle ambiguity.

  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple roles at the same time.

  • Advanced English level.

Nice to Have:

  • Understanding of Databricks and the modern data platform landscape.

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field is preferred or equivalent experience.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At SunnyData, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at SunnyData are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Why Join SunnyData?

  • Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technologies and industry leaders in data engineering and AI.

  • Business Impact: Help build the teams that change how businesses use data for strategic decisions.

  • Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

  • Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing.

If you are curious about Data & AI and enjoy connecting great people with great opportunities, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become a key player in SunnyData's success story.

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