Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist (US based)

Addendum; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global software development firm as a Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist, focusing on recruitment across diverse markets. You'll manage the full recruitment cycle and ensure compliance with U.S. labor laws while supporting international teams. This dynamic role offers opportunities to influence a multi-market recruitment strategy and engage with top talent in the IT sector.

Benefits

Personalized benefits package

Learning & Development Opportunities

Top Talent Collaboration

Diverse, Challenging Projects

Special Celebrations

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition and/or HR.
• Experience hiring for IT and technical roles is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. labor laws and experience with LATAM/APAC regulations is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment life cycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Provide HR support and guidance across U.S., LATAM, and APAC teams.
• Conduct engaging pre-screens and interviews using structured techniques.

Skills

Communication

Recruiting

HR Compliance

Attention to Detail

Autonomous Work

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Join ADDENDUM, a global software development and IT team augmentation firm focusing on fintech, banking, and telco industries. Experience tailored benefits, diverse projects with various tech stacks, and opportunities for growth, freedom, and responsibility you desire.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

If you're based in the United States, you'll join forces with dedicated professionals in the IT sector. As our Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist, you'll be the driving force behind all things recruitment and HR-related across our diverse global talent pools. From sourcing top-tier talent to onboarding and providing essential HR guidance, you'll ensure smooth and compliant hiring practices for our U.S., Latin American, and Asian remote workforces.

Are you a proactive, people-first professional who thrives in a dynamic, multi-market environment? Do you bring both sharp recruiting instincts and a strong grasp of HR compliance? Are you a self-starter and autonomous worker who can excel without a local lead in your time zone?

If yes, keep reading -we want you on our team!

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Actively source top IT and non-IT talent across the U.S., Latin America, and Asia (including countries like Pakistan, India, Vietnam, and the Philippines).
• Lead the full recruitment life cycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, selecting, and onboarding.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of U.S. employment laws, including varying regulations by state.
• Provide HR support and guidance across U.S., LATAM, and APAC teamsanswer policy questions, advise on employee relations, and support compliance.
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure recruitment needs align with business goals.
• Conduct engaging pre-screens and interviews using structured and behavioral techniques.
• Develop creative, culturally-aware strategies to attract talent in diverse global markets.
• Prepare detailed, anonymized candidate profiles for client review.
• Support onboarding and act as a trusted guide for new hires through their first weeks.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team to ensure consistency across international HR practices.
• Stay current on labor laws, hiring trends, and HR best practices across North America, South America, and Asia.

WHAT WE EXPECT:

• Native-level English (U.S.) and excellent communication skills -both verbal and written.
• Located in the United States (mandatory).
• 2+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition and/or HR.
• Proven hands-on experience recruiting and successfully placing candidates with clients, with a strong ambition to deliver results quickly.
• Demonstrated experience working across North and South American markets AND/OR experience recruiting in Asia/India regions (e.g., Pakistan, India, Vietnam, Philippines, etc.). Experience in both regions is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of U.S. labor laws, including state-specific nuances. Experience with LATAM and/or APAC employment regulations is a significant plus.
• Experience hiring for IT and technical roles is highly preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously as a self-starter, juggling multiple roles, markets, and time zones while staying cool under pressure.
• Attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality.
• Positive energy, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Keep in mind, it is a B2B contract, so please indicate your monthly rate in the application form.

At Addendum we believe in personalized benefits packages that cater to your unique passions. Tell us what drives you, and we'll craft a package accordingly. On top of that, here’s what’s in store automatically:

• Top Talent Collaboration: Join award-winning teams from different countries.
• Diverse, Challenging Projects: Break free from the ordinary with dynamic, stimulating work.
• Learning & Development Opportunities: That new tech certificate is just around the corner.
• Special Celebrations: We love a good shindig for birthdays and project milestones.

So, get your dancing shoes on and come join the fun!

At ADDENDUM, we wholeheartedly reject all forms of discrimination, including but not limited to age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, or any other protected category. We are committed to fostering a culture of equality and inclusion, where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.