Bilingual Talent Acquisition Recruiter

TPIS; Ponce (PR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TPIS is seeking a Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist in Cayey, PR to manage the full recruitment lifecycle and partner with hiring managers across departments.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and Spanish, skilled at building relationships, and capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes candidate experience and effective sourcing through various channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• At least two years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, staffing, sales, or related field.
• Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies across multiple departments.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle: postings, sourcing, screening, interviews, onboarding support.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify requirements and timelines; build candidate pipelines.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business/HR/Psych/Communications

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job boards

Microsoft Office

Job description

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BILINGUAL TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

FULL TIME Cayey, PR, Cayey, PR, PR

Salary: $36,000.00 Annually

Are you passionate about connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities? Our client, an established organization located inSalinas, Puerto Rico, is seeking a proactive and results-orientedBilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist to support its workforce growth.

This position is ideal for a recruitment or sales professional who is skilled at building relationships, promoting career opportunities, and managing multiple hiring priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role

The Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from identifying and attracting qualified candidates through selection and onboarding coordination. This individual will partner closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop effective sourcing strategies, and deliver a positive experience for candidates and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is resourceful, persuasive, organized, and comfortable proactively engaging prospective candidates through multiple recruitment channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies for positions across multiple departments.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, candidate sourcing, résumé review, phone screenings, interviews, selection support, and onboarding coordination.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, candidate profiles, operational priorities, and hiring timelines.
• Proactively source and engage prospective candidates through job boards, social media, professional networks, referrals, and community outreach.
• Present employment opportunities in a compelling and accurate manner to generate candidate interest.
• Evaluate candidates based on their experience, qualifications, communication skills, and alignment with position requirements.
• Coordinate interviews, assessments, reference checks, background checks, and other preemployment requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely recruitment records within the applicant tracking system.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and anticipated staffing needs.
• Develop professional relationships with candidates, educational institutions, community organizations, and other talent sources.
• Monitor recruitment activity, hiring metrics, and labor-market trends to improve sourcing strategies and hiring outcomes.
• Support employer-branding initiatives that strengthen the organization’s reputation as an employer of choice.
• Provide candidates with consistent communication and a positive experience throughout the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, Communications, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• At least two years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, staffing, sales, business development, or another relationship-focused field.
• Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to confidently engage prospective candidates and generate interest in employment opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies, candidates, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing recruitment priorities.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, job boards, Microsoft Office, and digital sourcing tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of recruitment practices and the Puerto Rico labor market is preferred.

TPIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO Employer / Aff ... ) We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment.