Benjamin Ortiz Basualdo
About Benjamin Ortiz Basualdo
Benjamin Ortiz Basualdo serves as the LATAM Strategic Sourcing Sub Lead at Turing, where he leads a team of eight recruiters to improve the candidate experience. With a background in psychology and extensive experience in talent acquisition, he has developed effective recruiting strategies and is known for his empathetic and efficient approach.
Work at Turing
Benjamin Ortiz Basualdo has been serving as the LATAM Strategic Sourcing Sub-Lead at Turing since 2021. In this role, he coordinates a team of eight recruiters to enhance the candidate experience, focusing on efficiency and precision. He has developed a sustainable recruiting strategy that aligns with organizational goals and key performance indicators (KPIs). His approach emphasizes collaboration and aims to create a positive and engaging recruitment process.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his role at Turing, Benjamin held various positions in talent acquisition and orientation across multiple organizations. He worked at Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 as an Orientator from 2018 to 2020. He also served as a Talent Acquisition professional at Bomba from 2020 to 2021. His experience includes roles at the Pescar Foundation Arg, Megatlon, PanAmerican Energy, and Santander Bank, where he focused on recruitment and orientation.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin studied Psychology at Universidad del Salvador, where he earned his degree from 2010 to 2017. He also completed a diploma in Human Sciences at Cardenal Newman College from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he pursued a post-degree in Youth and Adolescent Psychopathology at the University of Buenos Aires in 2019. His expertise includes process optimization and end-to-end staff development in talent acquisition.
Background
Benjamin's professional background includes diverse roles in psychology and education. He worked as a Psychologist at Aprendizaje sobre ruedas in 2017 and as an Integration & Special Education professional at Michael Ham College from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Coordinator at Palermo Chico School from 2013 to 2015. His early career included a brief role as Coordinator-IT Support at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in 2010.
Skills and Leadership
Benjamin is recognized for his empathetic approach and problem-solving capabilities. He possesses strong interpersonal and leadership skills, which contribute to his effectiveness in team coordination and recruitment. His belief in collaboration drives his work within multidisciplinary teams, enhancing the overall recruitment process and candidate experience.