Talent Acquisition Manager at Hugo Technologies

As entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand the unique challenges startups face managing their rollercoaster growth. We’ve lived it.

We know that even well-funded teams can lack the bandwidth to recruit, train, and integrate the operations staff needed to meet growing demand. And that even when the right employees are in place, many companies lack the crucial mid-management layer needed to drive employee performance and process improvements.

Hugo was created with the high-growth startup in mind. We custom build or augment existing operations teams for companies in scaling mode, leaving founders and senior management to focus on what matters most: growth.Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning: Design, implement, and manage a holistic talent acquisition strategy that aligns with our company's business goals and growth roadmap.
End-to-End In Country Recruitment: Own the entire recruitment life cycle, from sourcing and screening to interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
Candidate Sourcing & Experience: Proactively source passive candidates through innovative channels and build a strong talent pipeline. Ensure every candidate has a positive and engaging experience, regardless of the outcome.
Employer Branding: Work closely with marketing and leadership to develop and amplify our employer brand, showcasing our unique culture and mission to attract top-tier talent.
Stakeholder Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing guidance on best practices, market trends, and talent forecasting.
Data-Driven Decisions: Define and track key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, quality of hire, source of hire) to identify bottlenecks and continuously optimize our hiring processes.
Process & Tools: Implement and manage our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruiting tools to create an efficient and scalable hiring process.

What Qualifications & Experience Are Needed

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
6+ years of in Talent Acquisition
Experience in a fast-paced or high-growth environment
Prior experience with ATS’ and employee data reporting tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority
Demonstrated interest or experience in leveraging AI or automation
HR Certification – SHRM, CIPM or CIPD.
Masters in HR or Business Administration

Key Competencies

Strategic & Proactive: You're not just a reactive recruiter; you think ahead, anticipate future hiring needs, and build proactive pipelines.
Resilience & Adaptability: You thrive in a fast-paced, often ambiguous startup environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities and new challenges.
Exceptional Communication: You can articulate our company's vision and values to candidates and effectively partner with internal stakeholders to drive alignment.
Ownership & Execution: You take full ownership of your work, are results-oriented, and have a proven track record of hitting and exceeding hiring targets.
Creative Problem-Solving: You're resourceful and think outside the box to find and engage with talent in a competitive market.
Empathetic & Candidate-Centric: You genuinely care about creating a great experience for every person who interacts with our company and can build rapport quickly.
Data Literacy: You understand the importance of data in recruitment and use it to inform your strategy and measure success.