Assistant Recruiter

Ideal Ignite; Philippines; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Ignite is seeking an Assistant Recruiter in the Philippines to support sourcing, outreach, and recruitment coordination. You will help maintain a steady pipeline, screen candidates, schedule interviews, and ensure a positive candidate experience.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and experience in high-volume recruitment, with strong communication and organization. Proficiency in Google Workspace and ATS is preferred; join a collaborative team and contribute to timely hires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in HR, psychology, business, or related field.
• Experience in high-volume and fast-paced recruitment.
• Familiarity with candidate sourcing platforms and job boards.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates using Boolean searches, LinkedIn, job boards and social platforms.
• Build and maintain a steady pipeline for recurring roles.
• Initiate outreach and set up initial screening calls.
• Screen resumes and perform basic qualification checks.
• Coordinate interview schedules and onboarding support.

Skills

Candidate sourcing

Outreach

Phone screening

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Google Workspace

ATS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Related field

Tools

Google Workspace

ATS

ClickUp

Job description

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The Assistant Recruiter provides hands-on execution support for talent sourcing, outreach, and recruitment coordination. The role is output-driven and works closely with the Recruitment Officer to ensure a steady, well-managed pipeline of candidates and a positive candidate experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

1. Talent Sourcing & Lead Generation

• Proactively source candidates using Boolean searches, LinkedIn, various job boards, and social media platforms, and other recruitment platforms, including identifying passive candidates who may not be actively applying.

• Build and maintain a steady pipeline of qualified leads for recurring and priority roles.

• Conduct strategic, personalized outreach ("warm tap-ins") designed to spark interest and encourage engagement, rather than generic mass messaging.

• Ensure filtering of candidates meets the needs of clients for specific and particular roles for easier interview for the rest of the team.

2. Appointment Setting & Outreach

• Initiate first-touch communication with identified leads via LinkedIn, email, or phone, introducing the company culture and opportunity.

• Secure and schedule initial recruitment appointments or screening calls.

• Conduct systematic follow-ups with high priority leads to maintain engagement, ensuring persistence without being intrusive.

• Track outreach attempts and responses accurately.

3. Recruitment Officer Support

• Perform initial resume screening and basic qualification checks based on provided criteria.

• Conduct brief initial phone screenings when instructed and required.

• Manage and coordinate the Recruitment calendar, ensuring interviews are properly scheduled across interviewers and teams and that candidates receive complete instructions and links.

• Assist in onboarding preparation, including document collection and transition of successful candidates to HR.

4. Candidate Experience & Communication

• Maintain timely and professional communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.

• Provide status updates and feedback as instructed, helping manage candidate expectations and ensure a respectful, human-centered experience.

5. Strategic Support & Team Integration

• Act as a right-hand execution support to the Recruitment Officer during active hiring periods.

• Assist with urgent or ad-hoc recruitment tasks as needed, including troubleshooting bottlenecks and supporting time-sensitive hiring needs.

• Maintain recruiting pipeline, trackers, and reports using designated tools (e.g., Google Sheets, ClickUp, or similar).

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, and Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

• Previous experience in high volume and fast-paced environment Recruitment

• Familiarity with job boards, LinkedIn, and other candidate sourcing platform is preferred.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

• Comfortable communicating and coordinating with candidates and stakeholders.

• Proficient in Google WorkSpace

• Experience with Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is an advantage

• Proactive, resourceful, professional, and willing to learn

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.