Talent Acquisition Specialist

GUS Education PH; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 406,000 - 487,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO + Life Insurance

13th Month Pay

Overtime Pay

Holiday Pay

Hybrid Work (4 WFH / 1 RTO)

Job summary

GUS Education PH is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment for UK-based roles, building pipelines and partnering with UK hiring managers. The role emphasizes offshore recruitment experience, behavioral interviewing, and data-driven sourcing in a hybrid Manila-based setup.

You will manage full lifecycle, from requirements to offers, and drive candidate engagement across high-volume openings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of recruitment experience, preferably offshore or international.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes in high-volume hiring.
• Experience recruiting for UK-based roles is an advantage.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills, especially behavioral interviews.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills for engagement with candidates and managers.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, channels, and talent pipeline development.
• Familiarity with ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other recruitment platforms.
• Understanding recruitment metrics like time-to-fill and offer ratios.
• Strong organizational and time management skills for multiple vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from requirements to offers.
• Review applications, screen candidates, and shortlist based on criteria.
• Conduct high-volume video and behavioral interviews.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and managers for timely flow.
• Extend verbal offers and guide candidates through acceptance.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

UK recruitment

Behavioral interviews

ATS & LinkedIn

Stakeholder management

Time management

Independent work

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

CONNECT GREAT TALENT WITH GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Help shape the future of international education by connecting exceptional talent with opportunities that make a difference. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll lead end-to-end recruitment, build strong talent pipelines, and partner with UK-based hiring managers to attract and secure top talent.

This is more than a traditional recruitment role. You'll act as a trusted recruitment partner, influence hiring decisions, provide market insights, and develop sourcing strategies that support the organization's growing recruitment needs.

Guide, Uplift, and Soar in a #GreatPlaceToWork:

• Health & Security: HMO + Life Insurance coverage for self only.
• Compensation: ₱40,000 monthly basic salary, with no additional allowances.
• Government-Mandated Benefits: 13th-month pay, overtime pay, holiday pay, and applicable statutory benefits.
• Leave Policy: No leave credits; no work, no pay.
• Work Setup: Hybrid – 4 days Work From Home (WFH), 1 day Return to Office (RTO) per week.
• Work Location: Bridgetowne, Quezon City.
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday | 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM (PH Time).
• This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for three (3) months only.

HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST?

• Minimum of 3 years of recruitment experience, preferably supporting offshore or international recruitment.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes in a high-volume hiring environment.
• Experience recruiting for UK-based roles is an advantage.
• Strong interviewing, candidate screening, and assessment skills, particularly in conducting behavioral interviews.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage candidates and build relationships with hiring managers.
• Strong knowledge of candidate sourcing strategies, recruitment channels, and talent pipeline development.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and other recruitment platforms.
• Understanding of recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, sourcing conversion rates, and interview-to-offer ratios.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities.
• Proactive, analytical, and solutions-oriented, with the confidence to provide recommendations and challenge hiring assumptions when necessary.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

End-to-End Recruitment & Candidate Assessment

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from understanding hiring requirements and sourcing candidates to selection and offer management.
• Review applications, screen candidates, and shortlist qualified applicants based on job requirements and hiring criteria.
• Conduct high-volume video and behavioral interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, competencies, and overall suitability.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and timely recruitment process.
• Extend verbal offers and guide successful candidates through the offer acceptance stage.

Candidate Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development

• Proactively source qualified candidates through job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, employee referrals, and other recruitment channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines to support current and future hiring requirements across the UK Colleges Division.
• Identify alternative sourcing strategies to address challenging vacancies and talent shortages.
• Monitor sourcing effectiveness and candidate conversion rates to improve recruitment outcomes.

Stakeholder Management & Recruitment Advisory

• Partner closely with UK-based hiring managers to understand workforce requirements, role expectations, and hiring priorities.
• Provide market intelligence, candidate insights, and recruitment recommendations to support informed hiring decisions.
• Proactively identify recruitment challenges and recommend solutions to improve candidate quality and hiring efficiency.
• Challenge hiring assumptions when necessary and provide professional guidance on candidate availability, market conditions, and recruitment timelines.
• Provide regular recruitment updates and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the hiring process.

Recruitment Performance & Reporting

• Monitor recruitment funnel metrics, including sourcing conversion rates, interview-to-offer ratios, and time-to-fill.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records and recruitment information in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Track vacancy progress, identify hiring bottlenecks, and recommend improvements to recruitment strategies.
• Ensure recruitment activities are completed within agreed timelines and established service standards.

Candidate Experience & Continuous Improvement

• Deliver a positive, professional, and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.
• Maintain timely communication with candidates regarding application status, interview schedules, and hiring decisions.
• Support recruitment initiatives that improve sourcing effectiveness, candidate engagement, and overall hiring outcomes.
• Stay informed about recruitment trends, talent market conditions, and emerging sourcing strategies.
• Share best practices and contribute to continuous improvements in recruitment processes.
• Work collaboratively with the wider recruitment team and other stakeholders to achieve hiring targets.

GUS Education PH: Empowered by knowledge, guided by heart.

A certified Great Place to Work company, we guide with purpose, uplift through holistic support, and soar by empowering those who empower education. As a strategic partner, we support educational institutions worldwide through collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.

Big careers start with big learning—and yours could start here.