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Work History
Education
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COURSES
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Hi, I’m

Verónica Palacio Sanz

IT & HR Psychologist | Talent Acquisition Specialist
Bogota
Verónica Palacio Sanz

Summary

Bilingual psychologist with 3+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition, covering administrative, executive, and tech roles. I have successfully recruited for C-level positions (including CEOs and Product Managers), as well as technical profiles such as developers (frontend, backend, fullstack, mobile), QA testers, DevOps, data analysts, and data scientists. My scope also includes product and design roles such as UX/UI Designers, UX Researchers, and Product Owners.

Additionally, I bring 12 months of experience in clinical psychology, which enriches my ability to support candidates throughout the hiring process. My expertise includes competency-based interviews, national and international recruitment, psychometric test administration, technical reporting, onboarding processes, facilitation of Assessment Centers, and workplace climate and employee well-being management. Adaptable to multicultural environments, multiple industries, and diverse organizational cultures.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
3
Languages

Work History

Hibrids

Talent acquisition partner
07.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • At Hibrids, I lead Talent Acquisition for creative roles such as Product Designers, Motion Designers, and Copywriters with strong communication skills and a passion for creating outstanding user experiences. I manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding, to ensure a seamless candidate experience. I collaborate with hiring managers to understand their needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies. I use tools like LinkedIn, ATS, and Excel to streamline processes and maintain accurate records. I am committed to delivering high-quality results and building strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders.

Skala

IT Recruitment Consultant
06.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • I worked as a freelance Recruitment Consultant specializing in IT profiles. I manage end to end recruitment for technology roles, conduct competency based interviews, and prepare detailed reports for international clients. I design and execute sourcing strategies, connect with top tech talent, and coordinate hiring processes fully in English. I focus on delivering a great candidate experience and keep clear communication with hiring managers to ensure fast and high quality results.
  • Consultant (Freelance)

Sergio Urrego Foundation

Psychologist | Employee Well-Being & Organizational Support
06.2024 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • I coordinated employee well being and support strategies to maintain a healthy work environment and strengthen engagement, conducting follow ups, identifying challenges, and activating internal resources to improve performance and satisfaction. I maintained detailed confidential reports and provided professional guidance to align individual needs with organizational goals. This experience strengthened my ability to understand people, manage sensitive situations with empathy, and promote a positive, productive work culture key competencies for Human Resources leadership.

Compensar

Organizational Psychologist
01.2023 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • I conducted end-to-end recruitment and selection processes entirely in English for tech roles, tailored to the specific needs of each organization. I held initial meetings with clients to define the ideal profile before starting each process. I recruited profiles such as developers (frontend, backend, fullstack, mobile), QA testers, DevOps, data analysts, data scientists, Product Managers, Product Owners, UX/UI Designers, and UX Researchers, using competency-based interviews to assess both technical and soft skills. I used tools like LinkedIn, ATS and Excel to ensure efficient process management, and coordinated bilingual recruitment processes for openings in Canada, Germany, and the U.S. Some of the clients I supported during this time included Amazon AWS, Globant, Oracle, and Filta, among others.

LeanTech

Organizational Psychologist
04.2022 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • I have experience conducting competency-based interviews for tech profiles such as developers (frontend, backend, fullstack, mobile), QA testers, DevOps, data analysts, data scientists, software architects, Product Managers, Product Owners, UX/UI Designers, and UX Researchers. I have participated in recruitment processes in Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Guatemala, and Peru, preparing reports and presenting shortlists. I used tools like LinkedIn, Slack, Notion, and Excel to manage the processes in an agile and organized way.

Giros y Finanzas, Western Union

Organizational Psychologist
09.2020 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • I managed full cycle recruitment and selection for diverse roles, designing and executing talent attraction strategies. I led high volume competency-based interviews, coordinated onboarding, delivered employee training, supported performance management, and organized Assessment Centers and engagement initiatives. I am proficient in Excel for reporting and tracking HR metrics.

Education

Universidad El Bosque
Bogota, Colombia

Bachelor's degree from Psychology
08-2021

University Overview

Education focused on psychological assessment, intervention, and human behavior understanding in clinical, organizational, and social contexts. Member of the Labor Inclusion group.

Colombian College of Psychologists
Bogota, Colombia

Diploma from Contextual Therapies – Third Wave Therapies
09.2023

Skills

Contract Negotiation

COURSES

  • Guided Mindfulness – El Bosque University
  • Recruitment and Talent Attraction Course
  • Introduction to Community Management
  • Instagram Marketing Strategies

Timeline

Talent acquisition partner

Hibrids
07.2025 - Current

IT Recruitment Consultant

Skala
06.2025 - Current

Psychologist | Employee Well-Being & Organizational Support

Sergio Urrego Foundation
06.2024 - 01.2025

Organizational Psychologist

Compensar
01.2023 - 12.2023

Organizational Psychologist

LeanTech
04.2022 - 11.2022

Organizational Psychologist

Giros y Finanzas, Western Union
09.2020 - 08.2021

Universidad El Bosque

Bachelor's degree from Psychology

Colombian College of Psychologists

Diploma from Contextual Therapies – Third Wave Therapies
Verónica Palacio SanzIT & HR Psychologist | Talent Acquisition Specialist