Aura Cristina Montoya Loaiza

Connecting Talent with the Future of Payments in LATAM 🚀 | Talent Acquisition Partner| Fintech & End-to-End Hiring | Culture & Candidate Experience| Onboarding | Offboarding |Outplacement

Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia

About

Organizational Psychologist with more than 10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition in Payments, Technology, Banking, and Retail across LATAM. I work as a Talent Acquisition Partner, understanding business needs and helping teams find the right talent. I manage end-to-end (E2E) recruitment processes, from profile definition to onboarding, ensuring an efficient process and a positive experience for candidates and Hiring Managers. I have experience sourcing talent for Tech, Sales, and strategic roles, using tools such as ATS, Boolean search, and AI solutions, as well as structured interview methods. I believe Talent Acquisition supports business growth by connecting the right people with the right opportunities

Experience

  • Senior Talent Acquisition at Kushki
    Dec 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

    Driving end-to-end recruitment strategies across LATAM, aligning business needs with high-potential talent to scale Fintech operations. I specialize in standardizing TA processes and enhancing corporate onboarding experiences. Key Responsibilities & Impact: Strategic Talent: Partnering with Hiring Managers to define and execute E2E recruitment cycles, from profile discovery to successful offer management. Process Engineering: Spearheaded the standardization of TA policies, workflows, and documentation, ensuring audit-ready compliance and operational excellence. Advanced Sourcing & Assessment: Leveraging ATS optimization, Boolean search, STAR-A & The ideal team player methodology to identify and evaluate top-tier candidates for Engineering, Sales, and Back-Office roles. Experience : Designed and executed Onboarding program focused on cultural immersion and candidate-centric experiences. Cross-Functional Hiring Expertise: Tech: Software, Cloud, & Project Management. Revenue/Sales: Hunter, Farmer, Pricing, and Sales Ops. Operations: FinOps, Risk, Product Marketing, and Data.

  • Senior Talent Acquisition at CINTE Colombia
    Aug 2018 - Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    IT Recruitment Lead | Software Development Cell Key Focus: I focus on talent attraction for specialized IT roles, using headhunting, staffing, and modern recruitment strategies. I have experience finding high-potential candidates for complex technical roles in Banking, Retail, Healthcare, and Government sectors. Strategic Impact: Technical Partnership: I managed end-to-end recruitment processes and supported technical interviews, providing clear feedback and candidate assessments. Multi-Sector Experience: I managed recruitment for different levels, from junior to senior roles, aligning talent with the needs of companies such as IBM, SAP, Microsoft, Oracle, and AWS. Modern Recruitment: I used competency-based interviews and digital sourcing strategies to reduce hiring time in competitive markets. Technical Roles (High Demand): Development: Java (JEE, SpringBoot), JavaScript (React, Angular, Node.js), Mobile (iOS, Android, React Native), .NET, PHP, C++ Architecture & Cloud: Solution, Cloud, Integration, and Infrastructure Architecture DevOps & Automation: CI/CD (Jenkins, Docker, OpenShift), DevSecOps, Automation tools (Serenity, Cucumber) Data & Middleware: Databases (MongoDB, Oracle, SQL Server), Middleware (WAS, JBoss, Tomcat) Business Systems: ERP/CRM (SAP, Salesforce), Core Banking (AS400), Agile roles (Scrum Master, PMO) Emerging Tech: RPA, Automation Anywhere

  • Talent Acquisition & HR Generalist | IT Specialist at Assist Consultores de Sistemas S.A.
    Aug 2015 - Aug 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Key Focus: Managed full-cycle HR and IT Recruitment for technical, managerial, and commercial roles. I specialized in building talent pipelines through internal calls, seed programs (junior talent), and specialized job boards. Strategic HR & Talent Management: End-to-End IT Recruitment: Successfully placed Senior, Mid, and Junior Software Consultants across diverse stacks, including Java, PHP, .NET, Angular, and specialized IBM/Oracle ecosystems. Competency-Based Assessment: Expert in competency-based interviewing and psychometric testing, providing detailed analytical reports for data-driven hiring decisions. Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle: Led the corporate induction process, managed legal documentation for new hires, and coordinated the complete offboarding process. HR Operations & Compliance: Managed social security affiliations, payroll updates, and maintained the Human Resources repository with high attention to detail. Culture & Well-being: Designed and executed the Annual Wellness Plan and coordinated health and safety initiatives (occupational health inspections and active breaks). Technical Placements Portfolio: Development: PHP, Java (JSP, JBoss), .NET, Angular, iOS, and Oracle Forms. Middleware & Integration: IBM Integration Bus (IIB), WSO2, SOA, and DataPower. Consulting & Leadership: Technical Leads, Pre-sales Consultants, PMP-certified Project Managers, and Commercial Executives. ERP & BI: SAP (Business Warehouse, ABAP, Fiori) and Business Intelligence.

  • Human Resources Generalist at Presedo SAS
    Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Recruiter at PTA Temporal
    Feb 2014 - Jun 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos