Principal/Senior Recruitment Consultant (Technology)

Socium - Teams Done Differently; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Socium - Teams Done Differently in Manila seeks a Principal Recruitment Consultant (Technology) to lead end-to-end recruitment for niche tech roles and drive business growth. The role combines strategic partner work with hands-on delivery in a hybrid setup.

You will leverage a broad network, run proactive headhunting, and mentor teams while shaping talent strategies for clients across software, cloud, data, and cybersecurity domains.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in technology recruitment.
• At least 5 years in an agency (staffing/search firm) environment.
• Proven experience running a 360 recruitment desk (delivery + BD).
• Demonstrated headhunting expertise with a strong tech network.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to win and grow client accounts.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver end-to-end (360) recruitment for complex tech roles.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and hiring managers on talent strategy and market mapping.
• Lead proactive headhunting initiatives to engage passive tech talent.
• Build and expand a pipeline of specialized technology professionals.
• Drive business development, client acquisition, and revenue growth.
• Provide market intelligence on salaries, competitors, and hiring trends.

Skills

360 recruitment

Head hunting

Business development

Stakeholder management

Tech hiring

Networking

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.