Summary

Star7 Group is looking for a highly
organized and detail-oriented
Localization Vendor Manager / Recruiter
/
HR
Generalist
to source, onboard, and manage translation vendors, freelance
linguists, and localization specialists. In this role, you will play a key part
in building and maintaining a high-quality localization talent pool while
ensuring smooth operations across recruitment, contract negotiations, and
vendor performance management. If you have experience in vendor management,
localization workflows, and talent acquisition, this is a great opportunity to
make an impact in a fast-paced, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

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Vendor & Freelancer
Management

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Identify, recruit, and onboard translation vendors, freelance
linguists, and language service providers (LSPs).

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Negotiate contracts, rates, and service agreements with vendors.

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Maintain strong relationships with vendors and freelancers to
ensure quality and efficiency.

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Monitor vendor performance based on key metrics (quality,
turnaround time, cost-effectiveness).

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Address vendor concerns, resolve disputes, and ensure compliance
with SLAs.

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Recruitment & HR
Support for Localization Talent

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Manage hiring processes for in-house linguists, localization
project managers, and quality reviewers.

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Develop job descriptions and coordinate with HR and TA to source
candidates.

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Screen, interview, and assess candidates based on appropriate
skills.

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Oversee onboarding and training for new hires and vendors.

o
Support HR-related processes such as contract renewals, compliance
checks, and payment coordination.

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Process Optimization &
Workflow Management

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Implement best practices for vendor selection, onboarding, and
performance tracking.

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Maintain and update vendor databases, contracts, and payment
records.

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Work closely with localization project managers to match the right
vendors to specific projects.

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Identify and onboard vendors for new languages or specialized
content needs.

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Quality Control &
Compliance

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Ensure vendors meet quality standards through periodic
evaluations.

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Collaborate with linguistic reviewers to gather feedback and
improve vendor performance.

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Ensure compliance with data security, confidentiality, and
regulatory requirements.

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HR, Financial &
Administrative Support

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Assist with HR-related tasks for in-house localization employees,
such as contract renewals, and payroll documentation.

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Address queries related to HR policies, benefits, and company
procedures for localization team members.

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Manage vendor invoices, track payments, and coordinate with
finance teams.

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Monitor localization budgets and ensure cost-effective vendor
management.

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Generate reports on vendor performance, costs, and hiring trends.

Skills, Experience
& Qualifications

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5+ years’ experience in localization vendor management,
recruitment, or HR support.

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Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

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Experience with HR software, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and
vendor management tools.

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Understanding of localization workflows and language quality
assurance.

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Excellent communication skills for working with diverse linguistic
and cultural backgrounds.

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Ability to manage multiple vendors and recruitment processes
simultaneously.