Talent Acquisition Associate

QuickStart Solutions; Pasig; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

QuickStart Solutions in the Philippines is seeking a Talent Acquisition Associate / Executive Search Associate to manage end-to-end recruitment from sourcing through offer acceptance.

You will identify, engage, assess, and endorse qualified candidates, build pipelines for current and future roles, and collaborate with account managers to meet client timelines and quality standards. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply and English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Behavioral Science, Business Admin or related field.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• 1–3 years in recruitment, talent acquisition or staffing encouraged.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to offer acceptance, partnering with managers to understand job requirements.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using various channels.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future roles.
• Proactively headhunt passive candidates for hard-to-fill roles.
• Review resumes, shortlist candidates, and conduct phone screens and interviews.
• Guide candidates through the hiring process and maintain positive experience.
• Adhere to SLAs and quality standards for endorsements and placements.
• Coordinate with account managers to align delivery with client timelines.
• Track pipeline status and recruitment metrics; participate in team check-ins.

Skills

Sourcing

Candidate assessment

Phone screening

ATS proficiency

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ATS platforms

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Associate / Executive Search Associate manages assigned recruitment searches from candidate sourcing through offer acceptance.

This role focuses on identifying, engaging, assessing, and endorsing qualified candidates while meeting client hiring requirements, delivery timelines, and quality standards.

You will work closely with account managers and clients, build candidate pipelines for current and future Job Requirements, and take ownership of candidate movement throughout the recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to offer acceptance, partneringwith account managers or clients to fully understand job requirements and ideal candidate profiles.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using various channels.

• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future roles.

• Proactively headhunt passive candidates for hard-to-fill and specialized positions.

• Review resumes and applications to shortlist qualified candidates against role requirements.

• Conduct phone screens and in-depth interviews to assess skills, experience, and role fit.

• Guide candidates through the full hiring process, maintaining strong relationships and delivering a positive experience from application through onboarding.

• Adhere to company SLAs and quality standards for candidate endorsements and placements.

• Work closely with account managers to align candidate delivery with client timelines and expectations.

• Track and report on pipeline status and key recruitment metrics; actively participate in team check-ins and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Behavioral Science,Business Administration, or related field.

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

• Candidates with 1-3 years (or more) of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, staffing, or related functions are highly encouraged to apply.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.

• Detail-oriented and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple roles and competing priorities simultaneously.

• Proficient in leveraging online sourcing tools, job boards, and ATS platforms to drive proactive talent acquisition strategies.