Talent Acquisition Specialist (Advertising Agency)

Talent Acquisition Specialist 
Buenos Aires, remote

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

JOB PURPOSE

This role is part of our Global Studios team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be helping us build the future of our agency through effective talent acquisition strategies for our DEPT® Studios team. As candidates' first point of contact, you represent DEPT®'s culture, and are responsible for ensuring a positive candidate journey throughout the recruitment process. Partnering with hiring teams to understand role requirements, share regular hiring updates, and provide market insights.

• Review applications, screen resumes, and assess candidates' qualifications for various positions within the organization.
• Conduct thorough phone screenings to evaluate candidates' skills and experience.
• Guide candidates through the entire recruitment process, providing timely updates, feedback, and support.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and management teams to understand their recruitment needs and align candidate profiles accordingly.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers to successful candidates.
• Devise and implement effective strategies to attract passive candidates, ensuring a steady pipeline of high-quality talent.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records and documentation in our applicant tracking system.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• English proficiency for collaboration with the global DEPT® team and candidates.
• Previous experience in a recruitment or talent acquisition role, with success in attracting and selecting top talent in the creative or digital industry.
• Experience in setting up, preparing, and conducting candidate phone screenings, ensuring a thorough assessment of candidates.
• Able to manage internal and external stakeholders, and ensure a smooth hiring process.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with internal stakeholders, such as hiring managers and operational directors.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage priorities, and attention to detail, ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment process.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools to manage candidate data and streamline processes.

WE OFFER

• We enjoy spending time together, working closely with other local colleagues, and getting to know one another. You’re more than welcome and we will encourage you to work from one of our Buenos Aires offices (Villa Crespo or Mar del Plata) as often as you’d like.
• Premium healthcare through OSDE for the employee and their immediate family members
• Prepaid card with a monthly allowance for grocery purchases
• Monthly reimbursements for Wi-Fi/electricity expenses
• Monthly reimbursements for training/English classes
• 100% covered "Plant Total" membership at Sportclub
• A flexible vacation policy
• Refreshments provided in the office all week

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.