Manuel Arango

Manuel Arango

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HR Manager & Lead Recruiter
Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia

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  • Kojo
    Senior IT Recruiter public Remote experience
    Kojo
    Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 (6 months)
    Kojo is a US-based, high-growth SaaS/IT Staffing firm specializing in Nearshore technical talent acquisition for North American clients. • Managed full-cycle acquisition, successfully securing 8+ critical IT/SaaS hires across North America and India markets. • Spearheaded recruitment workflow optimization by implementing AI automation (ChatGPT, Gemini) and customizing pipeline stages within Lever, resulting in a 30% reduction in candidate response time and process efficiency gains. • Work closely with Hiring Managers and stakeholders to gather requirements and understand the needs to be translated into actionable job descriptions and effective postings. • Develop a candidate network, by spotting expert candidates actively looking on the ma
  • SD Solutions
    Senior Recruiter
    SD Solutions
    Dec 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 2 months)
    SD Solutions is a US-based, rapidly scaling tech solutions provider focused on delivering technical talent and services to clients across North America and Europe. • Secured 35 high-value hires across Engineering, Product, and Finance teams with an exceptional 92% retention rate over 12 months, validating robust cultural fit and assessment methodologies. • Design and work recruitment inbound (applicants) and outbound (candidate searching) strategies. • Be the main point of contact for candidates throughout the entire process. • Work closely with Hiring Managers and stakeholders to gather requirements and understand the needs to be translated into actionable job descriptions and effective postings. • Develop a candidate network, by spotting
  • PhillyTech
    Lead Technical Recruiter
    PhillyTech
    Aug 2021 - Aug 2023 (2 years 1 month)
    - Involved in all the IT recruitment cycle (post and update job descriptions, build interview questionnaires, review resumes, interview candidates, submit reports, etc.) using ATS and HRIS. So far, I hired over 40 candidates for 12 positions in Latin America. - Additionally, my experience includes working with fintech clients in the US, which enhanced my understanding of the specific technical skills and qualifications required in this rapidly evolving industry, allowing me to better match candidates with the needs of our clients. - Led a small HR department of three, implementing essential HR policies that streamlined recruitment processes and improved overall departmental efficiency, further supporting our recruitment efforts in a compe
  • L
    HR Manager
    Lendflow Colombia, Medellín
    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021 (8 months)
    - Designed 7 new IT and executive roles for the company, successfully hiring over 25 new employees while achieving an impressive 85% retention rate. - In charge of all recruitment processes within the company, including job posting, screening calls, interviews, and assessment centers, ensuring a thorough and effective selection process. Additionally, leveraged knowledge of the fintech industry, as Lendflow is a fintech company specializing in lending with a simple and intuitive tech system, to attract candidates with relevant expertise and align hiring strategies with industry standards. - Led the HR department, managing a team of 3 to 5 members, which enhanced collaboration and efficiency in executing HR initiatives and strategies. - Util
  • EAFIT
    Junior Recruiter
    EAFIT
    Nov 2018 - Jul 2020 (1 year 9 months)
    - Supported the recruitment and onboarding process of 30 employees, conducting over 100 interviews and psychometric tests while effectively managing HR software to streamline operations. - Diagnosed and designed a mental health and performance program with 13 college teams, impacting 200 individuals. - Additionally, utilized social media marketing skills to promote job openings and attract talent through platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, enhancing the employer branding and visibility of our recruitment efforts.
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    Bachelor's in Psychology
    Universidad de Antioquía
    Feb 2014 - Jun 2020 (6 years 5 months)