María Fernanda Benavides

Responsible for sourcing and recruiting technical talent, from headhunting and job postings to candidate evaluation, onboarding, and recruitment analytics. • Conduct active searches (headhunting) for technical profiles. • Publish job openings on specialized platforms, job fairs, and social media; design and implement tailored strategies to attract tech talent. • Screen and evaluate candidates based on technical expertise and cultural fit • Coordinate interviews with managers, technical teams, and HR; oversee the selection process from initial contact to offer stage. • Oversee onboarding, including documentation, induction, team integration, and follow-up to ensure a smooth experience. • Track and analyze recruitment metrics. • Prepare recruitment and hiring reports for management and technical leaders. • Support HR initiatives related to company culture, employee engagement, and professional development.

Here in ValueLabs, we create, design, deploy and support software solutions that deliver value and drive business growth. • Actively source and engage potential candidates across LATAM via LinkedIn and other platforms; leverage advanced search strategies to attract high-quality candidates. • Conduct competency-based screening interviews to assess candidates’ qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with role requirements. • Coordinate and schedule technical interviews and ensure smooth interaction between candidates and internal teams. • Serve as the first point of contact between candidates and the company, delivering professional and engaging experience throughout the recruitment journey. • Follow up on pending feedback and maintain clear, timely communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process. • Maintain and regularly update the recruitment tracker to monitor progress and ensure process transparency. • Manage the final steps of the hiring process, including offer delivery, contract sharing, and collection of onboarding documents. Key achievements: • Sourced and engaged with over 1,297 candidates across LATAM since 2021, building a strong regional talent pipeline and supporting consistent hiring efforts. • Successfully filled 55+ roles over 4 years, consistently meeting recruitment targets across various functions and seniority levels. • Led recruitment efforts for hard-to-fill roles, successfully closing positions in niche markets or under tight deadlines. • Achieved an 85% offer acceptance rate from 2021 to 2025.

Worked on the Employee Resource Center team and helped to make a difference for all Amazonians. Provide HR assistance to Amazon employees. Interact directly with Amazon employees in a way that builds trust by providing accurate information and resolving issues. • Serve as the first point of contact for leave, disability, and accommodation related questions. • Create customer trust through empathetic and personalized conversations. • Resolve queries by referring to documentation such as frequently asked questions and standard operating procedures and escalate when these cannot be resolved. • Work closely with partner teams to keep updated on process changes, partner for a quick resolution on issues, and consult to improve processes. • Take ownership of employee contacts ensuring that each contact is accepted and resolved with high degree of customer focus.