Junior Recruiter - Temporary (Teradyne, Costa Rica)
At a glance
Junior Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Teradyne. Alajuela.
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What you'll do
- Coordinate LATAM hiring from role intake and job posts through sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding handoffs
- Find candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, social channels, professional networks, and recruiting databases
- Review applications and run English and/or Spanish screens to assess candidates against role needs and availability
- Keep applicant records and pipeline notes current, while updating candidates and hiring partners throughout selection
What you bring
- A degree in human resources, business, psychology, communications or a related area, or equivalent experience
- At least three years in recruitment, talent acquisition, HR coordination or a comparable role
- Professional Spanish and English, plus knowledge of full-cycle hiring and regional recruitment practices
- Experience with an applicant tracking, recruiting or HR system, and Microsoft Office tools
Who this fits
This junior contract role suits someone comfortable coordinating several hiring needs and communicating with candidates and stakeholders across LATAM. The contract runs for six months to one year, with a hybrid work model. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are unavailable.
From the employer
We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!
We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.
Our Purpose
TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.
We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respect their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.
Opportunity Overview
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented recruiter to support end-to-end hiring across LATAM. This role will coordinate, source and support hiring processes, while ensuring positive candidate experience, clear stakeholder communication, and alignment with local market practices. This is a 6 months to 1 year contract with a hybrid work model.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the end-to-end hiring process for LATAM roles, including intake alignment, job posting, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, offer support, and onboarding handoff.
- Partner with Lead TA, hiring managers, HR, and regional stakeholders to understand role requirements, business priorities, candidate profiles, and country-specific hiring needs.
- Source candidates across LATAM using job boards, LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, social media, talent communities, and applicant tracking system databases.
- Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates based on job requirements, language skills, location, availability, compensation expectations, and role fit.
- Conduct initial phone or video screens in English and/or Spanish to assess experience, motivation, communication skills, availability, and alignment with the opportunity.
- Maintain accurate candidate records, prescreening notes, pipeline updates, and recruiting activity in the applicant tracking system.
- Provide timely updates to candidates and internal stakeholders throughout the selection process, reinforcing transparency and strong candidate experience.
- Support offer preparation, documentation, and onboarding handoffs in partnership with HR.
All About You
We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.
Minimum job requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field, OR equivalent experience.
- Spanish and English proficiency, with the ability to communicate professionally with candidates and stakeholders across the region.
- 3 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, HR coordination or similar roles
- Understanding of full-cycle recruitment processes, candidate management, and regional hiring practices.
- Experience using applicant tracking systems, recruiting platforms, or HR systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, Thrive, or similar tools.
- Manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality, follow-through, and sensitivity when handling candidate information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Outlook, Word, and Teams.
Preferred job requirements:
- Experience supporting recruitment for technical and engineering roles, or high-volume roles across LATAM.
- Familiarity with Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, regional job boards, talent mapping, or pipeline development.
- Experience using AI tools to improve sourcing, screening, engagement, and recruiting efficiency.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following behavioral traits:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage candidates and collaborate with stakeholders across different countries and cultures.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship OR relocation assistance
Benefits:
Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.