Director of Recruiting

Sherpa; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherpa, an international manpower agency, seeks a Recruitment Director based in the Philippines to spearhead the regional recruitment strategy and build a capable local team. The role emphasizes end-to-end deployment, regulatory compliance and cost control while driving blue-collar placements to Europe.

The candidate should have deep experience in overseas recruitment, strong leadership, and a broad network with DMW and industry bodies, with English and Filipino fluency and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Philippine overseas recruitment (land-based) with leadership history.
• Proven ability to lead teams and meet deployment targets.
• Strong network with DMW/POEA, government offices and associations.
• Bachelor’s degree; MBA advantageous.
• Fluent English and Filipino; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead recruitment strategy in the Philippines aligned with Europe growth.
• Build and lead local team; own budget, cost per hire and deployment targets.
• Lead high-volume recruitment and deployment of blue-collar workers to Europe.
• Oversee end-to-end deployment process including visa and orientation.
• Represent Sherpa with regulators and associations; ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Travel readiness

Budget & P&L

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

MBA or master’s degree (advantage)

Job description

Sherpa is an international manpower agency helping businesses recruit skilled workers globally. We work with experienced professionals and operate under a transparent, zero-fee model that ensures motivated, job-ready candidates.

Our team oversees the full recruitment cycle on-site and delivers end-to-end support, from selection to onboarding, work permits and workforce integration, all while covering all recruitment costs. Our services cover both short- and long-term temporary employment.

Role Description

This is a full-time position for a Recruitment Director based in the Philippines.

As part of our long-term growth in the region, we are also interested in exploring strategic collaborations with established, licensed land-based recruitment agencies, including potential investment opportunities. Professionals with relevant industry connections or agency leadership experience are encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Define and lead Sherpa's recruitment strategy in the Philippines in line with our growth plans in Europe, including building and leading the local team and owning the budget, cost per hire and deployment targets.
• Lead high-volume recruitment and deployment of blue-collar workers to Europe.
• Oversee the end-to-end deployment process, including job order approval, employer accreditation, trade testing and skills certification, contract and visa processing, Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) and pre-departure orientation.
• Represent Sherpa with DMW, MWO, TESDA and industry associations, ensure full compliance with Philippine regulations, ethical recruitment standards and Sherpa's zero-fee policy, and report to senior management on performance, risks and market developments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Philippine overseas recruitment (land-based), including at least 5 years in a director or senior management role, with a proven track record of leading teams and delivering high-volume blue-collar deployments.
• Experience in agency management, business development, partnerships or acquisitions, with budget and P&L responsibility.
• In-depth knowledge of Department of Migrant Workers (DMW, formerly the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration - POEA) rules and the full deployment process, and a strong network among licensed agencies, government offices and industry associations; experience with European markets is a strong advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; an MBA or master's degree is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and communication skills in English and Filipino, a high level of integrity and discretion, and willingness to travel within the Philippines and to Europe.