Candidate Manager

Wingman Recruitment; Philippines; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Day shift

Career growth

Job summary

Wingman Recruitment is seeking a Candidate Manager to own end-to-end recruitment for blue-collar, trades, construction, manufacturing, logistics, and engineering roles across the Philippines. This fully remote, day-shift role focuses on building strong talent pipelines and delivering a positive candidate experience.

You will source, screen, coordinate interviews, onboard new hires, and maintain ATS records, collaborating with hiring managers and providing feedback to continuously improve hiring

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a recruiter or in a similar HR/recruitment role.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for blue-collar, trades, construction, manufacturing, or logistics roles.
• Hands-on experience with Loxo CRM or Job Adder, SEEK Talent Search and LinkedIn Recruiter.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates through databases, social media, networking, and referrals.
• Screen resumes and applications, conduct initial phone screens, and schedule interviews.
• Coordinate and participate in interviews, providing feedback and recommendations.
• Manage candidate communications to ensure a smooth, professional recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate ATS records and grow pipelines for specific locations and job titles.

Skills

Recruitment

Sourcing

Interviewing

Candidate experience

ATS

Tools

Loxo CRM

Job Adder

SEEK Talent Search

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Are you passionate about connecting people with the right opportunities and building strong talent pipelines? Our client is expanding and is looking for a Candidate Manager with proven recruitment experience in blue-collar, trades such as construction, manufacturing, logistics, mechanical, engineering or electrical industries.

In this role, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews and onboarding new hires. You will play a key role in building strong talent pipelines and ensuring a positive candidate experience across high-volume and specialist roles.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and role requirements
• Source candidates through databases, social media, networking, and employee referrals
• Recruit across blue-collar, trades, construction, manufacturing, logistics, mechanical, electrical or engineering roles
• Screen resumes and applications, conduct initial phone screens, and schedule interviews
• Coordinate and participate in interviews, providing feedback and recommendations
• Manage candidate communications to ensure a smooth, professional recruitment process
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the ATS
• Grow candidate pipelines in specific locations and job titles
• Tag and categorise candidates and clients accurately
• Perform data entry and database maintenance
• Research client points of contact and update internal systems
• Stay up to date with recruitment trends and best practices
• Proven experience as a recruiter or in a similar HR/recruitment role
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for blue-collar, trades, construction, manufacturing, or logistics roles
• Experience recruiting within mechanical, electrical, or engineering sectors is highly regarded
• Hands‑on experience with Loxo CRM or Job Adder, SEEK Talent Search and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and resume databases
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and sourcing strategies

About the Role

• Individual contributor role with full ownership of end-to-end recruitment
• 100% remote – work from anywhere
• Day shift schedule to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to specialise in niche blue-collar and technical markets
• Meaningful work connecting skilled workers with reputable businesses

What’s in It for You?

• Career development and ongoing training
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Exposure to diverse industries and talent pools

Location: Open to remote candidates across the Philippines

Interested? Apply directly via LinkedIn.

Please note: Only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.