Ecolab is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist who will partner with managers and teams to attract and retain high-quality talent, contributing to the ongoing success of the company.
This role will support recruitment activities across Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, partnering closely with business leaders and HR teams throughout the region.
The position is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and follows a hybrid work model.
What's in it For You:
The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
What You Will Do:
Lead and support end-to-end talent acquisition activities across Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, partnering with business leaders and HR teams to meet current and future talent needs
Demonstrate recruitment best practices and lead recruitment initiatives
Partner with hiring managers and HR business partners across the region to develop effective marketplace recruitment strategies
Screen talent pools to confirm qualifications including: experience, knowledge and attributes, interest, job fit, total reward requirements and work authorization
Create searches for qualified candidates to maintain a talent pipeline
Identify target industries, companies, user groups, professional associations or educational institutions to proactively source qualified candidates
Prepare and implement strategies using multiple techniques including online databases, employee referrals, internal databases, associate networks, etc.
Partner with other Talent Acquisition team members to coordinate strategies and activities in order to create efficiencies and collaborate on marketplace talent opportunities
Develop internal and external networks to support passive sourcing efforts
Provide insights and recommendations for future Talent Acquisition needs
Provide reporting on key sourcing and recruiting metrics by analyzing and summarizing data and trends for continuous improvement
Coach and mentor other Talent Acquisition Specialists and assistants
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or equivalent
3 years of recruiting experience
Advanced level of english
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong selling skills with the ability to influence candidates and hiring managers
Knowledgeable in employment law and hiring practices
Applicant Tracking System (ATS) experience, preferably Workday or Phenom
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships
Ability to provide accurate and actionable feedback and coaching to hiring managers
Proactive, innovative and problem-solving skills
Collaborative team player
Excellent time management skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic corporate environment
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or equivalent
- 3 years of recruiting experience
- Advanced level of English
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (preferably Workday or Phenom)
- Strong selling and influencing skills for candidates and hiring managers
- Knowledge of employment law and hiring practices
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build productive relationships
- Ability to provide actionable feedback and coaching to hiring managers
- Proactive, innovative problem-solving and collaborative team player
- Excellent time management and ability to operate in a fast-paced corporate environment
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ecolab and has not been reviewed or approved by Ecolab.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
Ecolab Insights
What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
