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![]() ![]() The company, located in Escazú Canton, San José Province, originally opened in 2014 providing services to the continent. - Bacardi photo - |
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Published Thursday, October 29, 2020 International company
hiring in Costa Rica By the A.M. Costa Rica staff Bermuda-based Bacardi, announces
an expansion of services and hiring of new
roles at its global shared services center
in Costa Rica.
The company headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, is one of the largest privately held, family-owned spirits company in the world. Originally known for its Bacardi white rum, it now has a portfolio of more than 200 brands and labels. According to the Costa Rican Investment Promotion Agency, CINDE, in Costa Rica the company is launching a hiring campaign to increase headcount by 20% in roles with an immediate focus on financial and accounting services and longer-term placements in the supply chain, operations and HR support. This investment in Costa Rica is part of a long-term business strategy and a show of commitment to the market and its local talent. The center, located in Escazú Canton, San José Province, originally opened in 2014 providing services to the continent. In just a few years, the site grew staff from 125 to 250 and added global responsibilities serving as the headquarters of global shared services which includes a network across the globe with sites and support from Spain to Shanghai to Russia to Mexico and markets in between. “It has been such a rewarding journey to see our team in Costa Rica grow and to know we are offering best-in-class services to Bacardi offices across the globe," Christian Rodriguez Ramirez, Vice President of Bacardi Enterprise Services said. "We are excited to continue growing our commitment and investment in Costa Rica and offer a community of family and professional development to the market." According to CINDE, the service center sector in the country provides 72,000 jobs plus productivity per capita exports of $51,000 in 2019. Job openings will be added on a regular basis for entry-level and management multi-lingual positions in accounts payable, general account management and reports, Human Resources and more. People interested should apply online at the company Careers site. New companies hiring are crucial for the country due to high unemployment, which continues to be one of the most critical issues in Costa Rica. According to the Employment Survey, from June to August, of the National Institute of Statistics and Census, the unemployment rate was at 23.2%, meaning the unemployed population reached 544,000 people. ---------------------------------------------- What have you heard about people looking for a job in your community? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com
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