Paula Herrera Cañón

Paula Herrera Cañón

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Recruiter | Hiring Globally | Sourcing and Language specialist | Talent Acquisition Specialist
Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia

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  • The Global Talent Co
    Talent Manager
    The Global Talent Co
    Mar 2026 - Current (7 months)
    ● Led full-cycle recruitment processes for clients across the US and Europe, sourcing and attracting top talent in LatAm through job boards, social media, and professional networks.
    ● Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings and interviews to assess technical skills, cultural alignment, and role-specific fit, ensuring high-quality shortlists.
    ● Acted as a strategic partner to clients and hiring managers, maintaining ongoing communication, aligning on hiring needs, and strengthening long-term recruitment partnerships.
    ● Managed applicant tracking systems and candidate pipelines to deliver a seamless, organized, and efficient hiring process.
    ● Tracked and analyzed recruitment metrics to optimize performance, support di
  • WorldTeams
    Recruiter
    WorldTeams
    Mar 2025 - Mar 2026 (1 year 1 month)
    ● Bridging top talent across LATAM with companies in the US and Canada, helping professionals find opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations.
    ● Specializing in Architecture, Engineering, IT, Marketing, and Administration, ensuring companies gain access to highly qualified candidates in these key industries.
    ● Conducting in-depth assessments to evaluate both technical expertise and soft skills, ensuring the best fit between candidates and employers.
    ● Building strong relationships with professionals, guiding them throughout their career journey and recruitment process.
  • Blue Lynx
    Senior Recruitment Consultant
    Blue Lynx
    Nov 2024 - Feb 2025 (4 months)
    ● Driving recruitment across the European market, providing strategic support to talent acquisition teams in Bulgaria and the Netherlands. I specialize in sourcing top talent for complex, niche roles across various industries, including IT.

    ● Managing end-to-end recruitment processes, from job briefing to offer acceptance, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for both candidates and clients.

    ● Leading and executing recruitment projects independently, aligning hiring strategies with business goals while meeting critical deadlines.

    ● Leveraging advanced sourcing techniques, including direct search, job boards, social media, and networking, to identify and attract the best professionals across multiple
  • Somewhere
    Recruiter
    Somewhere
    Apr 2024 - Nov 2024 (8 months)
    ● Global Talent Sourcing & Headhunting: Identifying top talent across LATAM, South Africa, and the Philippines for U.S.-based clients. Building strong pipelines through strategic sourcing, resume screening, and pre-interview assessments.

    ● Client-Centric Recruitment: Partnering with global clients to understand hiring needs, define job roles, and deliver top-tier talent.

    ● End-to-End Recruitment: Managing full-cycle hiring for roles in Customer Success, Sales (BDR/SDR), Marketing, IT, Management (Operations, Project, Partnerships, Supply Chain), and Executive Assistance.

    ● Talent Strategy & Market Insights: Building long-term relationships while staying ahead of recruitment trends to optimize sourcing and hi
  • Concentrix
    Senior Recruiter
    Concentrix
    Oct 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 7 months)
    ● Develop and implement recruitment strategies: Design and manage innovative programs to meet client and departmental hiring needs.

    ● Full-cycle interview and selection process: Conduct interviews and collaborate with hiring managers to make final candidate decisions.

    ● Competitive offers and negotiation: Partner with HR to offer attractive compensation packages and negotiate with candidates.

    ● Build talent pipelines: Leverage diverse resources to source candidates and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified talent.
  • Concentrix
    Mid Recruiter
    Concentrix
    Feb 2022 - Sep 2022 (8 months)
    ● Assist in implementing recruitment programs: Receive, screen, and file resumes while conducting initial interviews (phone and face-to-face) with prospective candidates.

    ● Candidate selection and offer negotiations: Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to recommend candidates and negotiate competitive compensation packages.

    ● Talent sourcing: Use various resources like networks, organizations, and media to directly and indirectly source qualified candidates.

    ● Maintain compliance and accurate records: Ensure adherence to local hiring regulations and manage recruitment records in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS tools.
  • Concentrix
    Jr Recruiter
    Concentrix
    Jul 2021 - Jan 2022 (7 months)
    ● Conduct initial screening interviews, telephone interviews, and/or face-to-face interviews with prospective applicants.

    ● Ensure the maintenance of accurate and concise records and reports concerning all phases of the recruitment process, working within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HRIS tools.

    ● Responsible for developing and applying an in-depth knowledge of the job specifications to include experience, skills, and behavioral competencies needed for success in each role.
  • Concentrix
    Senior Representative Talent Sourcing
    Concentrix
    Sep 2020 - Jul 2021 (11 months)
    ● Implement and manage sourcing programs: Assist with the administration and effectiveness tracking of Employee Referral Programs and other sourcing initiatives.

    ● Innovative candidate sourcing: Boost candidate generation by leveraging internet searches, networking, and social media to enhance the candidate experience.

    ● Serve as a brand ambassador: Promote the company’s Employee Referral Program and employer value proposition to strengthen its position as an employer of choice.

    ● Maintain recruitment records: Ensure accurate documentation of the recruitment process using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS tools.
  • Concentrix
    Advisor l - Call Center Cagent
    Concentrix
    Feb 2020 - Aug 2020 (7 months)
    ● Provide technical support: Assist customers in troubleshooting and resolving issues with phone services, internet connectivity, and device setup to ensure smooth service operations.

    ● Customer service and issue resolution: Address customer inquiries, billing concerns, and service-related issues while delivering exceptional customer experience and ensuring timely resolution.

    ● Escalate and coordinate complex issues: Collaborate with internal teams to escalate and resolve advanced technical problems, ensuring customer satisfaction and service continuity.
  • British Council
    Invigilator
    British Council
    Oct 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 3 months)
    ● Supervision of exam sessions: Conducted and invigilated English language exams, ensuring compliance with British Council testing procedures.

    ● Management of secure test materials: Handled, delivered, and safeguarded highly classified exam materials throughout the testing process.

    ● Adherence to safety standards: Ensured all exam venues, including private and public schools, adhered to strict safety and security protocols.
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  • Universidad de la Salle
    Licenciatura en Lengua Castellana, Ingles y Frances, EDUCATION
    Universidad de la Salle
    Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 (5 years)