José Gamboa
José Gamboa

Senior Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Specialist

Actively looking · Member since 2 Nov 2026
Location
Caracas, Venezuela
Desired salary
1800–2200 USD/monthly
Work preference
Remote Only / Full Time, Part Time, Contract, Freelance
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a bilingual Senior Recruiter and Talent Acquisition professional with more than 10 years of experience delivering full-cycle hiring services across technology, retail, pharmaceutical, and service-sector organizations. I work fluently in Spanish and professionally in English, with C1 Advanced certification.

I specialize in end-to-end recruiting, including intake, talent mapping, Boolean and X-Ray search, passive candidate outreach, screening, interviewing, pipeline management, offer coordination, and onboarding support. I have managed high-volume recruitment processes and concurrent requisitions across multiple markets.

I have recruited technical and corporate professionals in software engineering, QA and testing, project management, Scrum, business analysis, UX/UI design, IT support, digital marketing, finance, operations, and administrative functions. My experience includes recruiting senior and lead-level talent for remote, hybrid, and on-site roles.

I use competency-based interviewing, psychometric assessment, and assessment center methodologies to evaluate candidate fit, behavioral competencies, English proficiency, availability, and compensation alignment. I have also designed standardized evaluation frameworks to improve selection consistency.

I am experienced in international sourcing across LATAM, North America, Europe, and multilingual markets. I currently manage international sourcing and outreach for a Madrid-based client, using repeatable AI-assisted Boolean search workflows to identify and qualify specialized talent.

In addition to talent acquisition, I have supported HR operations and finance administration, including payroll reporting, PTO tracking, employee onboarding, invoice reconciliation, and payment validation. I am available for remote work aligned with US and EU business hours.

Skills

11 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Talent Sourcer / Recruiter VOICESFY, S.L.

I source and load candidate profiles across an assigned block of 57 international markets for a Madrid-based client. I have sourced more than 1,250 profiles, including 257 candidates validated by the client against delivery criteria.

I identify and qualify multilingual specialized talent through Boolean and X-Ray search, multichannel prospecting, and independent research. I manage English and Spanish outreach from first contact through follow-up, qualification, and pipeline handoff.

I designed an AI-assisted Boolean query generator for 54 market-language combinations, transforming manual search construction into a repeatable sourcing workflow. My engagement was extended indefinitely based on performance against market delivery targets.

Talent Executive I to Talent Sourcer II WebCreek

I progressed from Talent Executive I to Talent Sourcer II in April 2023 while supporting a US-based software development company. I sourced and presented candidates that resulted in more than 15 direct hires within a team managing over 60 concurrent requisitions.

I recruited technical and corporate talent across software engineering, QA and testing, project management, Scrum, business analysis, UX/UI, IT support, and digital marketing. I sourced 250 to 300 candidates weekly using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, X-Ray search, and multichannel passive outreach, and conducted up to 10 screening calls daily.

I managed the recruitment lifecycle in Manatal ATS, from intake through offer, for roles across LATAM, the United States, and Europe under remote, hybrid, and on-site models. I also supported HR operations and finance activities, including payroll reporting, hour reconciliation, PTO tracking, onboarding, invoice validation, benefits reconciliation, and payment processing through QuickBooks.

Recruitment Specialist FarmaPlus, C.A.

I led end-to-end recruitment for pharmaceutical and retail positions, managing sourcing, structured interviews, and onboarding coordination for high-volume hiring campaigns.

I designed and administered psychometric assessment batteries to evaluate behavioral competencies and role fit. This approach supported stronger selection decisions and helped reduce early-stage attrition.

Recruiter Mercados Mega

I managed full-cycle recruitment for operational and administrative positions in a fast-paced retail environment. My responsibilities covered sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate evaluation, and offer acceptance.

I applied psychometric screening and competency-based interviewing methods to fill high-turnover operational roles under tight timelines. I maintained a focus on matching candidates to role requirements and operational needs.

Recruitment Specialist Fetcher

I researched role requirements and validated algorithm-suggested candidate profiles against client specifications. I delivered qualified candidate shortlists for client review.

I managed concurrent requisitions across multiple industries and adjusted evaluation criteria for each engagement. I incorporated client feedback into search parameters to improve candidate alignment.

Recruitment and Selection Coordinator Grupo +58

I coordinated a three-person recruitment and selection team serving the corporate group and affiliated companies nationwide. I standardized recruitment processes and evaluation criteria across multiple concurrent engagements.

I designed assessment center methodologies and evaluation frameworks adopted across the organization. I also conducted psychometric and psychological testing, competency-based interviews, and group workshops for mass selection processes.

Clinic Coordinator SOS

I coordinated clinic operations and supported administrative activities in Caracas, Venezuela. I worked with internal stakeholders to maintain organized service delivery.

This role strengthened my coordination, communication, and operational support capabilities in a healthcare-related environment.

Psychologist, Recruitment & Selection PDVSA Gas Comunal, S.A.

I worked in recruitment and selection as a psychologist, supporting candidate assessment and evaluation activities. I applied psychology-based methods to help assess candidate suitability.

I contributed to structured selection processes and gained foundational experience in interviewing, behavioral assessment, and talent evaluation.

Psychologist, Recruitment & Selection Fundación Nacional Niño Simón

I supported recruitment and selection activities as a psychologist for Fundación Nacional Niño Simón. My work involved candidate evaluation and selection support.

I developed early professional experience in behavioral assessment, interviewing, and applying psychological criteria to talent selection processes.

Education

Learning history

Universidad Central de Venezuela

Bachelor's Degree, Psychology, Counseling and Guidance

Licenciatura in Psychology with a specialization in Counseling and Guidance.

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