HR Assistant – People Operations

Full-time
Paraguay
Posted 2 weeks ago

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Human Resources or Psychology, with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You should be adept at handling confidential information, possess excellent organizational skills, and have a sense of urgency in completing tasks. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, as you will be working cross-functionally with various teams. If you are passionate about HR and thrive in a dynamic work environment, we would love to hear from you.

Location: On-Site in our Paraguay Offices (Asunción). Working Hours from 9 AM to 6 PM GMT-3.

About the Company:

Abstra is a fast-growing, Nearshore Tech Talent services company, providing top Latin American tech talent to U.S. companies and beyond. Founded by U.S.-bred engineers with over 15 years of experience, Abstra specializes in sourcing skilled professionals across several technologies to meet our clients’ needs, driving innovation and efficiency.

Key Responsabilities:

  • Handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Manage the entire onboarding process.
  • Conduct background checks on candidates.
  • Oversee administrative tasks: issuing receipts, handling administrative processes for new hires.
  • Work cross-functionally with other teams for purchases or tasks related to the HR department.
  • Provide regular reports to the HR managers in administrative processes and/or with candidates.
  • Set appointments and interviews between Candidates and Interviewers when needed.
  • Follow up processes with the team.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and the Abstra Team.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Human Resources, or related fields involving people management (students or graduates are welcome to apply).
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role or with related tasks, but not necessarily all of them.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Understanding of labor laws and regulations (or willingness to proactively research and learn if lacking experience).
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong proficiency in technology is preferred.
  • Proven experience in related roles.
  • Ideally, experience in sourcing candidates for technology, support, and various other positions.
  • Ability to manage a candidate pipeline effectively.
  • Conduct interviews with potential candidates.

Required Soft Skills:

  • Ability to handle confidentiality and sensitive information.
  • Sense of urgency.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to reprioritize tasks.
  • Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven experience in roles related to the one described in this job description.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent organizational skills, with a strong attention to detail.
  • Strong business acumen with a results-driven approach.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

  • Strong understanding of staffing services is a plus.
  • Passion for learning and knowledge of technology (especially in software development and programming languages).

What We Offer:

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • The chance to work on impactful projects with a talented team.
  • Excellent compensation in USD.

Job Features

Job CategoryHR Specialist, Human Resources & Recruiting, Technical Recruiter
TypeOn-Site
Time ZoneParaguay

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