About kala
Helping US-based startups and SMBs build stronger teams by finding no more, no less than the right people remotely for tech, product, and digital/marketing roles — worldwide, and especially across LATAM.
About our client
They’re a well-funded startup building an AI-powered hiring platform that helps companies connect with the right talent faster. They’ve raised $3M in pre-seed funding from top U.S. investors and have 40,000+ users worldwide. Their AI handles matching, initial vetting, and warm introductions, so hiring teams spend less time sourcing and more time interviewing and closing strong candidates.
👀About the role
They’re looking for their first LATAM Recruiter to support U.S.-based searches. You’ll use their AI platform to automate much of the manual work, while acting as a true partner to clients—owning full-cycle searches, advising hiring managers, and driving strong hiring decisions.
This is a high-ownership role at a fast-moving startup for someone who’s comfortable operating independently, pushing back when needed, and making strong calls on talent. You’ll run full searches, earn high-ticket commissions, and use AI to scale your output.
👉 Responsabilities
- Own end-to-end hiring for U.S. roles, using the AI platform.
- Evaluate AI-recommended candidates and quickly surface the most relevant profiles.
- Screen and assess candidates, then share focused, high-quality shortlists with hiring teams.
- Join client conversations to align on needs, scope roles, and offer practical hiring advice.
- Build real partnerships with clients, including pushing back on vague or unrealistic requests.
- Share clear, actionable feedback with the product/engineering team to improve matching and workflows on the platform.
👉 Requirements
- 3+ years recruiting for U.S. clients or U.S.-based roles.
- Proven experience in fast-paced environments, such as startups or high volume agencies.
- Strong client-facing presence: clear communication, expectation management, and relationship-building.
- Excellent English, written and spoken.
- High comfort with tools, ATS, and AI-driven workflows.
- Sharp judgment on skills, experience, and culture add.
- High ownership, reliability, and the ability to move fast without hand-holding.
🌍 Time Zone
- Schedule: Flexible, some overlap with PST required.
🍿About the process
- Intro call with the kala team 💜 (30 min) – Context on the company and role, and a chance to learn more about your background.
- First interview with the Team (30 min) – Deep dive into the role, workflow, and expectations.
- Final interview with the leadership team( 30 min).
- Offer 🤝
💜Benefits
Full-time contractor role, Candidates in LATAM will be hired as independent contractors (direct contract with the company) and paid in USD, this role includes:
- 🤝Independent Contractor Contract
- 💃PTO: 21 days plus your Local Holidays.
- 🌎Public Holidays
- ⭐Flexible Schedule
- 💰Base salary + Commissions
Note: This is an outcome-driven role. The team is looking for someone who is motivated to pursue high commission earnings and excited about joining an early-stage startup and growing with it. The roles are there to work on, so the more you take on, the more commissions you earn.
