Talent Acquisition Specialist

TEKsystems; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Metro Manila to own the full hiring lifecycle—from sourcing through onboarding. You will partner with hiring managers, Corporate HR, and stakeholders to attract, assess, hire, and onboard top talent, while ensuring a positive candidate experience and labor-law compliance.

Key responsibilities include crafting sourcing strategies, building pipelines, coordinating interviews, extending offers, and managing post-offer steps such as background

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Psychology, Business, or related field.
• 1–2 years in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or HR Operations (BPO/IT preferred).
• Strong understanding of end-to-end hiring processes and labor law compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across job boards, social platforms, and referrals.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews with hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Ensure timely feedback and movement of candidates through stages.
• Prepare and extend offers aligned with company policies.
• Oversee post-offer steps including background checks and onboarding.
• Maintain compliant employment contracts and HR records.
• Track hiring progress and ensure SLA targets.

Skills

End-to-End Hiring

Sourcing & Pipeline

Stakeholder Collaboration

Communication & Candidate Experience

Process & Compliance

Time Management

HR Systems Proficiency

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Psychology, Business, or related field

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle - from sourcing and screening through onboarding - ensuring a seamless and efficient hiring process. This role partners closely with hiring managers, Corporate HR, and business stakeholders to attract, assess, hire, and successfully onboard top talent. The role ensures a positive candidate and new hire experience, while maintaining compliance with labor laws, internal hiring standards, and HR policies. This expands the scope from primarily post-offer onboarding activities to full end-to-end hiring ownership.

Key Responsibilities

A Talent Acquisition Specialist is expected to:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across job boards, social platforms, and referrals
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Support employer branding initiatives to attract top talent
• Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess qualifications, technical fit, and cultural alignment
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews with hiring managers and stakeholders
• Ensure timely feedback collection and movement of candidates across stages
• Prepare and extend offers aligned with company policies
• Support offer discussions and negotiations in coordination with hiring managers
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the hiring process
• Manage all post-offer requirements including background checks, medical exams, and documentation
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of employment contracts and compliance forms
• Act as the main point of contact from offer acceptance to Day 1
• Coordinate onboarding schedules, orientation sessions, and Day 1 readiness
• Partner with Corporate HR to ensure smooth transition from candidate to employee
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements, timelines, and role expectations
• Track hiring progress through ATS/HR systems
• Ensure adherence to SLAs, hiring targets, and process efficiency
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, data privacy regulations, and company policies
• Maintain accurate and organized recruitment and onboarding records
• Collect and analyze candidate and new hire feedback to improve hiring experience

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or related field
• At least 1-2 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or HR Operations (BPO/IT preferred)
• Strong understanding of end-to-end hiring processes and labor law compliance
• Experience using ATS, HRIS, and sourcing tools
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
• Ability to handle multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and confidentiality

Skills

• End-to-End Hiring Expertise - Proven ability to manage full recruitment lifecycle
• Sourcing & Pipeline Management - Strong candidate generation and talent pooling strategies
• Stakeholder Collaboration - Effective partnership with hiring managers and HR teams
• Communication & Candidate Experience - Ability to manage candidate interactions professionally
• Process & Compliance Management - Strong knowledge of documentation and hiring policies
• Time Management & Organization - Ability to handle multiple requisitions simultaneously
• HR Systems Proficiency - Experience with ATS, HRIS, and reporting tools
• Problem-Solving - Ability to address hiring and onboarding challenges efficiently
• Adaptability - Flexibility in responding to changing hiring demands