Principal/Senior Recruitment Consultant (Technology)

socium - teams done differently; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

socium - teams done differently is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant (Technology) for a hybrid setup in the Philippines. You will own end-to-end tech recruitment, advise clients on talent strategy, and lead proactive headhunting to build a robust pipeline.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in technology recruitment, with agency experience, and strong skills in stakeholder management, market mapping, and business development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technology recruitment, with agency experience.
• Proven track record delivering 360 recruitment desks.
• Strong headhunting capability and tech network.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client facing skills.
• Knowledge of AI/ML, cloud, DevOps, cybersecurity, data engineering.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment for complex tech roles.
• Advise clients on talent strategy and market insights.
• Lead proactive headhunting to engage top tech Talent.
• Build and maintain a strong tech talent pipeline.
• Drive business development and client relationship growth.
• Provide market intelligence and salary benchmarking.
• Ensure exceptional candidate and client experience.
• Maintain accurate data in recruitment systems and measure KPIs.

Skills

360 recruitment

headhunting

business development

stakeholder management

negotiation

communication

market mapping

salary benchmarking

tech knowledge

Job description

Principal Recruitment Consultant (Technology) – Hybrid Setup

Work Setup:

Hybrid (Onsite + Remote)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly accomplished Principal Recruitment Consultant with deep expertise in technology hiring. This role is suited for a self-sufficient, high-impact professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and brings a strong track record in delivering niche, hard-to-fill tech talent. You will operate as a strategic partner to clients and stakeholders, driving both recruitment delivery and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver end-to-end (360) recruitment for complex and niche technology roles across areas such as software engineering, cloud, data, cybersecurity, and emerging deep tech domains.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and hiring managers, providing consultative guidance on talent strategy, market mapping, and hiring plans.
• Lead proactive headhunting initiatives, leveraging an extensive personal network and advanced sourcing techniques to engage passive, high-caliber tech talent.
• Build, maintain, and continuously expand a strong pipeline of specialized technology professionals.
• Drive business development activities, including client acquisition, relationship management, and revenue generation.
• Deliver market intelligence, including salary benchmarking, competitor insights, and hiring trends within the technology landscape.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate and client experience throughout the hiring lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data within recruitment systems and track performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in technology recruitment, including at least 5 years within an agency (staffing/search firm) environment.
• Proven success in operating a 360 recruitment desk, covering both delivery and business development.
• Demonstrated expertise in headhunting, with a well-established network of technology professionals.
• Strong commercial acumen and business development capability, with a track record of winning and growing client accounts.
• Deep understanding of technical roles and emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, cloud, DevOps, cybersecurity, data engineering).
• Highly self-sufficient, proactive, and results-driven, able to operate in a plug-and-play capacity with minimal ramp-up time.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-performance recruitment environments is essential.