Hr Officer | Talent Acquisition

HR Officer | Talent Acquisition

Hybrid, San Juan, PR

General Description

As an HR Officer within Talent Acquisition, you will play a critical role in helping the organization attract, assess, and hire exceptional talent while serving as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and business leaders.

In this role, you will manage the recruitment lifecycle from workforce planning discussions through offer acceptance, leveraging labor market insights, talent intelligence, and recruiting strategies to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes. You will also support internal mobility initiatives, candidate experience efforts, and strategic talent programs that contribute to organizational growth and workforce development.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative professional with strong relationship-building skills, business acumen, and a passion for connecting talent with opportunity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Strategy
Manage full-cycle recruitment processes from initial consultation through offer acceptance and onboarding coordination.
Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop effective talent acquisition strategies.
Create, optimize, and manage job postings aligned with business requirements and talent market conditions.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
Source and engage active and passive candidates through multiple recruiting channels and platforms.
Monitor recruiting activity and proactively adjust sourcing and attraction strategies based on market conditions and business priorities.
Provide guidance regarding hiring risks, candidate availability, competitiveness of talent markets, and offer acceptance considerations.
Talent Advisory & Business Partnership
Conduct strategic intake and workforce planning discussions with hiring managers.
Serve as a consultant to business leaders by providing labor market insights and talent recommendations.
Advise stakeholders on organizational talent trends, candidate availability, and workforce implications.
Recommend adjustments to role scope, requirements, or talent strategies based on hiring market realities.
Build strong partnerships across assigned business units through regular engagement and ongoing talent discussions.
Internal Mobility & Talent Development
Promote internal mobility as a key talent strategy across the organization.
Evaluate internal talent and identify opportunities that support employee development and career progression.
Partner with leaders to balance business needs with long-term talent development objectives.
Support programs focused on emerging talent, early career recruitment, and workforce development initiatives.
Candidate Experience & Process Excellence
Deliver a positive, transparent, and professional experience for candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Maintain timely communication with candidates, hiring managers, and internal partners.
Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and increase operational effectiveness.
Support initiatives that enhance the employer brand and talent acquisition experience.
Compliance & Operational Excellence
Ensure recruiting activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards.
Maintain accurate recruitment documentation and records within applicable systems.
Collaborate effectively with Compensation, HR partners, Legal, and other stakeholders.
Identify potential recruiting, compensation, or compliance risks and escalate as appropriate.
Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Relations, or related field required.

Experience
Three (3) years or more of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Human Resources, or related functions.
Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes.
Experience advising managers and business partners throughout the hiring process.
Experience utilizing sourcing tools and professional networking platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter and other talent acquisition technologies preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong interviewing, assessment, and talent evaluation skills.
Knowledge of recruitment strategies, sourcing methodologies, and talent market trends.
Ability to build relationships and influence decision-making across various organizational levels.
Strong consultative and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of compensation principles and hiring best practices preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and applicant tracking systems.

Important: The candidate must provide evidence of academic preparation or courses related to the job posting, if necessary.

Our hybrid work model benefit applies to certain positions and is subject to changes based on the organizational needs.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not open to applicants who need visa sponsorship or transfer of visa sponsorship at this time.

ABOUT US

Popular is Puerto Rico's leading financial institution and have been evolving since it was founded over a century ago. From a small bank it has developed into a large corporation that offer a wide variety of services and financial solutions to our customers, with presence in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America.

As employees, we are dedicated to making our customers dreams come true by offering financial solutions in each stage of their life. Our extensive trajectory demonstrates the resiliency and determination of our employees to innovate, reach for the right solutions and strongly support the communities we serve; therefore, we value their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds.

We reaffirm our commitment to always offer essential financial services and solutions for our customers and communities, including during emergency situations and/or natural disasters. Popular's employees are considered essential workers, whose role is critical in the continuity of these important services even under such circumstances. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that Popular may require your services during and immediately after any such events.

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Are you ready for a rewarding career?

Popular is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets
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