Manuel Jose Arango
@manueljosearango
Lead recruiter with 6+ years in global talent acquisition.
What I'm looking for
I am a Lead & Senior Recruiter and HR Manager with over 6 years of experience in driving end-to-end recruitment and HR initiatives across global markets, including North America, LATAM, India, and Europe. My expertise lies in IT and SaaS recruitment, where I have successfully recruited executives, directors, and various technical roles. I leverage ATS tools, AI automation, and data-driven decision-making to optimize hiring outcomes and improve retention strategies.
Throughout my career, I have implemented innovative recruitment strategies that have resulted in significant improvements in efficiency and candidate satisfaction. At Kojo, I successfully hired over 8 candidates while reducing response times by 30% through automation. My experience at Phillytech involved leading a recruitment team and hiring over 55 candidates with a 90% retention rate, showcasing my ability to manage diverse recruitment needs effectively.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. IT Recruiter
Kojo
Feb 2025 - Present (4 months)
Oversaw sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates for IT positions, successfully hiring over 8 individuals. Implemented new automation strategies using AI tools, which reduced response time by 30%.
Sr. Recruiter
SD Solutions
Dec 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year)
Managed diverse recruitment needs across various teams, including Engineering, Product, and Digital Marketing, resulting in 35 hires with a 92% retention rate. Designed and executed comprehensive recruitment strategies, encompassing both inbound and outbound approaches.
HR Manager/Lead Recruiter
Phillytech (Now SaaS Talent)
Aug 2021 - Aug 2023 (2 years)
Managed the end-to-end candidate experience, from sourcing to offer negotiation, successfully hiring over 55 candidates across 27 positions with a 90% retention rate. Led a recruitment team of 6-10 members, improving recruitment efficiency by 30% through AI and automation tools.
HR Manager
Lendflow Colombia
Jan 2021 - Aug 2021 (7 months)
Directed the entire recruitment process for USLATAM, focusing on developing the new Colombian office and successfully hiring over 27 new employees with an 87% retention rate. Created a new performance appraisal system, which improved overall performance by 20%.
Recruiter
Universidad EAFIT
Nov 2018 - Jul 2020 (1 year 8 months)
Contributed to the recruitment and onboarding of 33 employees, conducting over 300 interviews and assessment centers. Designed and implemented a training program to improve psychological skills for more than 50 employees.
Education
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BiiA Lab
Certification, Neurocoaching
Completed a certification program in Neurocoaching. Gained expertise in applying neuroscience principles to coaching practices for enhanced personal and professional development.
Universidad EAFIT
Exchange Scholarship, Psychology
Awarded a full scholarship for two academic exchange semesters. Studied at Universidad EAFIT in Medellín, Colombia, enriching academic experience through international exposure.
Universidad de Antioquia
Bachelor’s degree, Psychology
Grade: 4.5 / 5.0
Emphasized HR & Organizational Psychology, achieving a GPA of 4.5 out of 5.0. Focused on understanding human behavior within organizational contexts and applying psychological principles to improve workplace dynamics.
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