Recruitment Specialist

Cobalto Talent; Xico; On-site; MXN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalto Talent in Mexico is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment for multiple clients and roles, ensuring timely delivery of qualified candidates across industries.

You will conduct intake meetings, source passive candidates, screen resumes, coordinate interviews, and present shortlisted candidates while tracking KPIs such as time-to-fill and placement rate. Fluency in English is required and a proactive, client-focused mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of recruitment experience.
• Experience managing multiple vacancies.
• Experience recruiting across industries desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake meetings to define job profiles.
• Post openings on multiple platforms and headhunt candidates.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews.
• Assess candidates for competencies and culture fit.
• Coordinate interviews and share feedback with stakeholders.
• Maintain progress reports and KPI tracking.
• Manage multiple vacancies across industries.

Skills

Head hunting

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS/CRM usage

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Business Admin or HR

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

CRM platforms

Job boards

Job description

About the Company

A specialized talent acquisition firm that connects companies with key professionals in the market, operating with a consultative, people-centered, and results-driven approach.

We work with clients across multiple industries, providing end-to-end recruitment solutions, from talent sourcing to successful placement.

Position Objective

Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for multiple clients and positions simultaneously, ensuring the identification, assessment, and presentation of qualified candidates within established timelines and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake meetings to understand job requirements and define candidate profiles.
• Post job openings across multiple recruitment platforms and job boards.
• Proactively source candidates through headhunting, LinkedIn, and other professional platforms.
• Review resumes and conduct initial screening interviews.
• Assess candidates' competencies, experience, and cultural fit.
• Present qualified candidates to clients.
• Maintain consistent communication and follow-up with both clients and candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Coordinate interviews and gather feedback from all stakeholders.
• Manage multiple vacancies across different industries simultaneously.
• Meet recruitment KPIs, including time-to-fill, candidate quality, and placement targets.
• Prepare and deliver recruitment progress reports.

Candidate Requirements

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.

Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in recruitment, preferably within a recruitment agency or talent consulting firm.
• Proven experience managing multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Experience recruiting across different industries is highly desirable.

Languages

- Intermediate English proficiency, with the ability to conduct basic interviews and communicate with clients and candidates.

Key Competencies

Hard Skills

• Competency-based interviewing techniques.
• Experience using job boards and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment CRM platforms.
• Ability to develop job descriptions, candidate profiles, and recruitment reports.

Soft Skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Adaptability to changing clients, job requirements, and priorities.
• Effective communication with clients and candidates.
• Proactive mindset and strong sense of urgency.
• Results-oriented approach.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Understands business needs and can translate client requirements into effective recruitment strategies.
• Quickly adapts to different industries, roles, and professional profiles.
• Can manage a high-volume workload without compromising recruitment quality.
• Demonstrates a strong service-oriented mindset and consistent follow-up.
• Takes ownership of recruitment processes and drives them toward successful closure.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Average time-to-fill.
• Vacancy closure rate.
• Shortlist quality (candidate progression rate versus candidates submitted).
• Client satisfaction.
• Retention rate of placed candidates.

Nice to Have (Differentiators)

• Experience in specialized recruitment (Finance, Engineering, IT, etc.).
• Background in talent acquisition consulting or recruitment agencies.
• Conversational English proficiency.
• Experience working with international clients.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST

• 2-4 years of experience in Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, or Headhunting.
• Experience working in recruitment agencies, talent consulting firms, or HR consulting companies.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Experience handling multiple vacancies simultaneously across different industries and professional levels.
• Experience conducting client intake meetings and job profile briefings.
• Strong experience in active sourcing and headhunting through LinkedIn and other recruitment platforms.
• Experience using job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other candidate sourcing tools.
• Experience conducting resume screening and competency-based interviews.
• Ability to evaluate candidates based on technical competencies, professional experience, and cultural fit.
• Experience presenting qualified candidates to clients and managing candidate shortlists.
• Proven experience coordinating interviews, client feedback, and candidate follow-ups.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment CRM platforms.
• Knowledge of recruitment KPIs, including time-to-fill, placement rate, and shortlist quality.
• Ability to prepare recruitment progress reports and candidate presentations.
• Intermediate English — mandatory.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of adaptability, proactivity, and sense of urgency.
• Strong client service and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of autonomy, ownership, and accountability.

IDEAL PROFILE

2-4 years of recruitment experience + recruitment agency background + end-to-end recruitment + multi-industry experience + headhunting and LinkedIn sourcing + client management + ATS knowledge + intermediate English + strong organization and results orientation.