Senior Recruiter for Makati Office

Private Advertiser; Makati; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead end-to-end talent acquisition for its food trading business. You will partner with sales, operations, supply chain, quality assurance, and leadership teams to attract, assess, and hire high-caliber professionals—including trade specialists, procurement, logistics, sales, quality control, and managerial roles.

You will shape sourcing strategies, build industry talent pipelines, optimize hiring processes, and mentor junior recruiters to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• 5+ years progressive recruitment experience; at least 3 years in-house or agency recruitment within FMCG, food trading, logistics, import-export, or supply chain.
• Proven track record filling commercial, operational, and technical roles in the food sector.
• Deep knowledge of Philippine labor regulations and recruitment best practices.
• Advanced English proficiency; Filipino/regional dialects are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for all levels: entry, professional, supervisory, and senior/leadership roles in sales & distribution, procurement & sourcing, import-export, logistics & warehousing, quality assurance, finance, and operations.
• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and hiring timelines; advise on market availability, compensation benchmarks, and realistic timelines.
• Source proactively via LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, job boards, referrals, trade associations, and direct outreach—especially for hard-to-fill food-trade-specific roles.
• Screen resumes, conduct competency-based interviews, assess industry knowledge (e.g., food safety, import regulations, supply chain), and present shortlisted candidates with clear evaluations.
• Coordinate interviews, manage offer negotiations, conduct reference/background checks, and ensure smooth onboarding handover.

Job description

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Recruiter to lead end‑to‑end talent acquisition for our food trading business. You will partner with sales, operations, supply chain, quality assurance, and leadership teams to attract, assess, and hire high‑caliber professionals—including trade specialists, procurement, logistics, sales, quality control, and managerial roles. You will shape sourcing strategies, build industry talent pipelines, optimize hiring processes, and mentor junior recruiters to support our growth across local and international markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Full‑Cycle Recruitment Leadership

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment for all levels: entry, professional, supervisory, and senior/leadership roles in sales & distribution, procurement & sourcing, import‑export, logistics & warehousing, quality assurance, finance, and operations.




• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and hiring timelines; advise on market availability, compensation benchmarks, and realistic timelines.




• Source proactively via LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, job boards, referrals, trade associations, and direct outreach—especially for hard‑to‑fill food‑trade‑specific roles.




• Screen resumes, conduct competency‑based interviews, assess industry knowledge (e.g., food safety, import regulations, supply chain), and present shortlisted candidates with clear evaluations.




• Coordinate interviews, manage offer negotiations, conduct reference/background checks, and ensure smooth onboarding handover.

2. Strategy & Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles such as key account managers, procurement specialists, logistics coordinators, food technologists, and compliance officers.




• Develop targeted sourcing plans aligned with food trading priorities: cold‑chain logistics, food safety compliance (FDA, HACCP), import/export documentation, and cross‑border trade.




• Monitor recruitment KPIs: time‑to‑hire, cost‑per‑hire, offer acceptance rate, and quality‑of‑hire; deliver monthly reports and actionable improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.




• 5+ years progressive recruitment experience; at least 3 years in‑house or agency recruitment within FMCG, food trading, logistics, import‑export, or supply chain.




• Proven track record filling commercial, operational, and technical roles in the food sector.




• Deep knowledge of Philippine labor regulations and recruitment best practices.




• Advanced English proficiency; Filipino/regional dialects are an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience hiring for food import/export, cold‑chain, food safety (FDA/ISO/HACCP), or international trade compliance.




• Familiarity with industry networks, trade bodies, and professional associations in the food sector.




• Certification in HR (e.g., CHRA, SPHR) or Talent Acquisition is a plus.




• Experience managing high‑volume recruitment or cross‑location hiring.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and consultative partnering




• Strong negotiation, assessment, and decision‑making skills




• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple requisitions




• High emotional intelligence and positive candidate‑focused mindset




• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring