Melania Halabi Flores
Cartago
Summary
Dynamic IT Recruiter & HR Professional with 3+ years of experience managing full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition. Skilled in sourcing, screening, and connecting top talent across IT, human resources, finance, marketing, and other key industries. Adept at building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and driving strategic hiring initiatives in fast-paced, technology-driven environments.
Passionate about creating engaging employer branding materials and optimizing internal communication strategies to enhance talent engagement. Highly adaptable, with a keen ability to learn quickly, identify top candidates, and implement innovative recruitment solutions. Eager to contribute to organizational success through a people-first approach, strategic thinking, and a commitment to excellence in HR and talent acquisition.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Recruiter
Growth Acceleration Partners
05.2023 - Current
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Conduct in-depth research on job requirements and skills before sourcing candidates.
- Successfully placed candidates in various IT roles, including software developers, network engineers, data analysts, HR and project managers.
- Consistently met and exceeded quarterly placement goals for IT positions within the organization.
- Coordinate with hiring managers to understand role expectations and hiring needs.
- Source and screen candidates through recruitment calls.
Reject non-qualified applicants and update job postings accordingly. - Schedule and coordinate technical interviews, including interviewer availability.
- Provide candidates with study materials for technical interviews.
- Send feedback emails to candidates who did not pass the technical interview.
- Prepare candidates for client interviews and coordinate pre-call sessions. Present shortlisted candidates to hiring managers.
- Maintain active communication with candidates throughout the process.
- Manage the hiring process, including job offers, onboarding forms, and background checks.
- Client Engagement & Technical Collaboration:
Actively participate in meetings with US-based clients to gather and refine job requirements. - Assist hiring managers and technical leads in structuring role expectations.
- Support clients in candidate selection by facilitating interview processes and feedback discussions.
- Engage in technical conversations to assess candidates' alignment with project needs.
- Provide strategic recommendations on hiring decisions based on market insights and candidate evaluations.
- Referral Program: Led the Referral Program, responsible for driving improvements to enhance engagement and effectiveness.
- Promoted job vacancies via email, Slack, and company newsletters.
- Designed and created promotional materials using Canva.
Maintained and updated referral program policies and guidelines. - Coordinated with Marketing to feature vacancies in the monthly newsletter.
- Developed and launched onboarding content for new employees regarding the referral program.
- Marketing & Employer Branding: Plan and execute university recruitment events (e.g., TEC & UTN Tours).
- Coordinate event logistics, including agenda, gifts, and materials.
- Engage with students and provide company insights at events.
IT Sourcer
Growth Acceleration Partners
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and qualifying IT talent across various technologies (.NET, Python, C++, Node.js) through multiple channels (LinkedIn, job boards, social media, etc.).
- Proactively built and maintained a strong talent pipeline, identifying top candidates and fostering long-term relationships.
- Provided detailed reports on sourcing activities, tracking key performance metrics to assess success and refine strategies.
- Created and optimized job postings across multiple platforms to attract high-quality applicants.
- Collaborated closely with recruiters and marketing teams to develop effective hiring strategies and enhance the Referral Program.
- Experienced in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as Salesforce and Teamtailor, ensuring streamlined recruitment processes and organized candidate data.
- Committed to continuous learning, actively participating in industry conferences, workshops, and webinars to stay updated on trends and best practices.
- Implemented inclusive sourcing strategies to increase diversity within the candidate pool.
- Maintained market awareness, staying informed and emerging talent acquisition trends.
Junior IT Recruiter
IFITSolutions
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Temporary contract for a recruitment consultancy.
- Proactively sourced and screened candidates for IT positions, adapting to evolving hiring needs.
- Utilized Boolean searches to build strong applicant pipelines for anticipated openings.
- Conducted interviews using diverse methods, ensuring a tailored approach for each role.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and align expectations.
- Pre-screened resumes, providing insightful recommendations to corporate hiring teams.
- Maintained and optimized candidate databases for accuracy and efficiency.
- Continuously expanded IT industry knowledge to better assess technical qualifications.
- Built strong relationships with candidates through proactive networking at industry events, professional associations, and social media.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration and General Management
Universidad Autónoma de Centro America (UACA)
Technology Course - Managers and Directors
Platzi
Artificial Intelligence Course - Content Marketing
Platzi
Certificate - Organizational Communication
LinkedIn Learning
San Jose, Costa Rica12-2024
Skills
- Full-Cycle IT Recruitment
- Strategic Talent Sourcing
- Candidate Relationship Management
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Proficiency
- Employer Branding & Referral Program Management
- Market Research & Industry Insights
- Team player attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Client management
- Networking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
IT Recruiter
Growth Acceleration Partners
05.2023 - Current
IT Sourcer
Growth Acceleration Partners
05.2021 - 05.2023
Junior IT Recruiter
IFITSolutions
03.2021 - 05.2021
Technology Course - Managers and Directors
Platzi
Artificial Intelligence Course - Content Marketing
Platzi
Bachelor's degree - Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration and General Management
Universidad Autónoma de Centro America (UACA)
Certificate - Organizational Communication
LinkedIn Learning
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