We are looking for a Virtual Assistant to provide administrative support to our clients while working remotely. We are currently recruiting in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Argentina. All our opportunities are remote (work from home) projects.
A Virtual Assistant can work in different areas performing tasks related to general administration, sales, customer service, research, lead generation, cold calling, bookkeeping, sourcing & recruitment, basic social media, basic graphic design, content writing, and even marketing-related activities, among others. For these projects, we require applicants to be bilingual in English (C1-C2), have a university education (completed or in progress), and have some work experience, showing they can work successfully in a professional environment.
About the role: We are looking for a Sourcing Assistant to support our client’s recruiting team and help place qualified candidates faster.
The Role
- Helping with the client’s to-do list.
- Online research.
- Datamining.
- Managing their calendar.
- Managing their email inbox.
- Providing reminders.
- Making travel/flight research and reservations.
- Managing their CRM.
- Making presentations and documents.
This position may include the following tasks as well:
- Use social media networks (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter) to look for and connect with potential candidates
- Interact with professionals on niche platforms, like GitHub and Behance
- Review online portfolios and resumes to pre-screen candidates
- Collaborate with hiring managers to identify each position’s requirements
- Send recruiting emails and follow up with candidates
- Ask for referrals from internal and external networks for hard-to-fill roles
- Contact past applicants for new job opportunities
- Develop a network of potential candidates and industry professionals
- Log candidate information in our Applicant Tracking System and other internal databases
- Identify future hiring needs and proactively source potential hires
- Measure and report on recruiting metrics, like source of hire and time-to-fill
Keep in mind that the roles described above involve a general list of potential tasks, but our projects could include only some of the functions listed or similar ones that are not described in this role description.
Requirements
The typical profile of a Valatam team member is a bilingual university graduate/student with highly advanced English writing and speaking abilities and a neutral accent (C1-C2). Our members are computer-savvy and proficient with Microsoft programs and Google Suite.
Ultimately, you should be able to handle administrative projects and deliver high-quality work under minimum supervision.
Skills:
- Proven work experience as a Sourcing Assistant, Sourcer, or similar role
- Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) and other Human Resources Management Software
- Familiarity with social networks, professional sites, and resume databases
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (particularly business email writing knowledge)
- Good time-management skills with the ability to handle various open positions simultaneously
- BSc in Human Resources Management or relevant field
Please note that our recruitment process includes assessing your skills in all of these areas during a Trial period so we can consider placing you on a project that best matches your skills. If you agree to be part of this process and succeed, you will be considered for any of the positions above based on your experience, education, training, interests, and performance during the Trial (this will be fully explained later in the process).
Keep in mind that the roles described above involve a general list of potential tasks, but our projects could include only some of the functions listed or similar ones that are not described in this role description.
One of our biggest goals is to connect the best Latin American talent with international clients, providing a multicultural experience that encourages diversity and inclusion. Valatam focuses on creating a work environment where our team members can thrive, innovate and reach their maximum potential. Therefore, we value hardworking team members looking for learning opportunities and professional growth.
We value relevant work experience and ‘hard’ skills, but we also look for smart people who possess the soft skills that will make them successful as remote team members, such as hard-working habits, good communication, punctuality, common sense, fast learning, initiative, orientation to detail, professionalism, positive attitude, consistency, reliability, and honesty.
Working from home is not for everyone, but remote work can be really satisfying if you can work independently with minimum supervision. We want our team members to succeed as remote members, so we have based our requirements on the minimum conditions needed to ensure that our team members can thrive as remote workers, including the tools and infrastructure for them to work productively:
– A quiet “home office”
– Laptop with a webcam & headset (minimum 8GB RAM)
– A smartphone
– Stable, reliable power, & internet connection (at least 5 Mbps download speed and 2 Mbps upload speed)
– A backup place of work in case they suffer a power cut or internet failure, as well as a secondary backup internet option (mobile hotspot, Multibam, WiPod, Satellite Internet, etc.)
Please fill out our application form, ensuring you answer all the questions. A formal Cover Letter and CV are required to consider your application, so please make sure you submit both in English. Your Cover Letter should include relevant information about your experience, training, and the skills that make you a good fit for Valatam.
We will get back to you with more information shortly after receiving your application.