Patricia Fernandez
Buenos Aires
Summary
I’m a Psychologist with a focus in Organizational Psychology, I have +10 years of experience in Human Resources, specializing in Talent Sourcing, Attraction, and Acquisition within large Tech and non tech companies. I'm passionate about Psychology, about Talent and the organizational and business world, seeing them as intertwined.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Recruiter
SSP
07.2024 - Current
- Specialize in sourcing and recruiting professionals in the semiconductor industry across the United States, with a focus on engineers involved in chip design, verification, and manufacturing.
- Partner with hiring managers and executives to define role requirements and recruitment strategies for niche technical positions.
- Identify and engage top talent through LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for high-demand semiconductor roles, ensuring a steady flow of qualified candidates.
- Screen and evaluate candidates for technical expertise, cultural fit, and career alignment with client needs.
Americas Strategic Talent Sourcer
IBM
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Identified and engaged top talent across Canada and the United States for multiple technical and non-technical roles, aligning with IBM’s hiring needs.
- Developed and executed sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, talent databases, social media platforms, referrals, and niche communities.
- Built and maintained talent pipelines for high-demand roles, ensuring a steady flow of qualified candidates for current and future openings.
- Partnered closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements, technical skills, and team culture, enabling precise candidate targeting.
- Conducted market and competitor research to identify talent trends, salary benchmarks, and sourcing opportunities.
- Screened and interviewed potential candidates through conversations to assess interest, availability, and alignment with IBM’s values and job requirements.
- Tracked and managed candidate data in IBM’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with data privacy regulations.
- Promoted IBM’s employer brand by delivering a positive and engaging candidate experience from first contact.
- Collaborated with diversity & inclusion initiatives to proactively source candidates from underrepresented groups.
- Reported on sourcing metrics (pipeline volume, conversion rates, time-to-fill, source effectiveness) to inform recruiting strategies.
Talent Acquisition Partner
IBM
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Managed full-cycle recruitment across the Americas region, covering Canada, the United States, and Latin America, for both technical and non-technical roles.
- Developed and executed customized sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, talent databases, social media, referrals, and niche industry channels.
- Built and nurtured talent pipelines for high-demand roles, ensuring timely delivery of qualified candidates for current and future openings.
- Partnered with business leaders and hiring managers to define role requirements, technical skill sets, and cultural fit, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Conducted market research and talent mapping to identify trends, salary benchmarks, and competitive hiring insights across multiple countries.
- Led candidate screening and assessment processes, ensuring alignment with IBM’s values and organizational needs.
- Maintained accurate and compliant candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring adherence to local and international data privacy regulations.
- Acted as a brand ambassador, delivering an exceptional candidate experience and promoting IBM’s employer value proposition.
- Supported diversity and inclusion initiatives by sourcing and engaging talent from underrepresented groups across the Americas.
- Provided recruitment metrics and reporting to business stakeholders to evaluate and optimize hiring strategies.
Recruiter
Cognizant Softvision
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for technical and non-technical roles across multiple Latin American countries.
- Partnered with hiring managers to define job requirements, create job postings, and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
- Sourced candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and networking, ensuring diverse and qualified talent pools.
- Screened and interviewed candidates to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit, presenting shortlists to hiring teams.
- Coordinated interview processes, feedback collection, and offer negotiations, ensuring a smooth candidate journey.
- Maintained accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensured compliance with local labor and data privacy regulations.
- Promoted Cognizant’s employer brand and strengthened relationships with potential candidates and talent communities in the region.
Asistente De RRHH / HR Assistant
THE BEAUTY BAR By Coco
04.2014 - 07.2015
- Supported daily HR operations, including employee onboarding, training coordination, and documentation management.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by posting job openings, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews.
- Maintained and updated employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with labor regulations.
- Coordinated payroll data and monitored attendance records to ensure timely and accurate payments.
- Provided administrative support for HR projects, employee engagement activities, and internal communications.
- Assisted in resolving employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and workplace procedures.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina
01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Universidad Del Salvador
01.2015
Skills
- Recruitment & Sourcing Skills
- Talent sourcing (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search)
- Candidate screening & assessment
- Pipeline building for niche technical roles
- Headhunting
- Diversity & inclusion recruitment strategies
- Professional & Soft Skills
- Relationship building with hiring managers & executives
- Communication (English & Spanish)
- Cross-cultural collaboration
- Data management in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Employer branding & candidate experience
Languages
Spanish (Native)
English (Full Professional)
Timeline
Technical Recruiter
SSP
07.2024 - Current
Americas Strategic Talent Sourcer
IBM
07.2022 - 07.2024
Talent Acquisition Partner
IBM
09.2018 - 08.2022
Recruiter
Cognizant Softvision
04.2016 - 08.2018
Asistente De RRHH / HR Assistant
THE BEAUTY BAR By Coco
04.2014 - 07.2015
Postgraduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Universidad Del Salvador
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