Recruitment Manager (US Operations)

Position: Recruitment Manager (US Operations)
Salary: PHP 90,000 - 150,000
Working Hours & Conditions: Aligned to US hours (9:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST); Full-time (remote); Independent Contractor
Holidays: Observing UK national and state specific holidays
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Our client is a premier UK-headquartered specialist recruitment firm expanding its high-touch delivery capabilities across the US professional services and finance markets.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Recruitment Manager to oversee and scale three core operational delivery functions: Candidate Engagement, Recruitment Coordination, and Data Research. In this leadership role, you will align team workflows with US business hours, drive performance metrics, and ensure the seamless execution of end-to-end candidate pipelines. If you excel at leading multi-disciplinary recruitment teams and optimizing talent acquisition operations for top-tier global clients, this is a pivotal opportunity to drive strategic operational success
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Team Leadership & Performance Management
Lead, mentor, and performance-manage three distinct functional teams: Candidate Engagement, Recruitment Coordination, and Data Research.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs), daily delivery targets, and service level agreements (SLAs) tailored to US market timelines.
Monitor daily operational outputs, conduct workflow reviews, and implement continuous process improvements across all teams.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance delivery culture focused on speed, precision, and quality candidate experience.
Candidate Engagement Oversight
Guide the Candidate Engagement team in developing proactive outreach strategies for passive and active talent pools across the US.
Quality-check candidate screening standards, interview preparation materials, and communication workflows.
Ensure high conversion rates from initial outreach to qualified candidate submission.
Recruitment Coordination Oversight
Oversee the end-to-end scheduling and logistics management for client interviews, candidate briefings, and feedback loops.
Ensure administrative accuracy in applicant tracking system (ATS) updates, compliance documentation, and offer processing.
Streamline candidate and client touchpoints to reduce friction and eliminate delays in the hiring lifecycle.
Data Research & Market Intelligence Oversight
Direct the Data Research team in talent mapping, market research, and lead generation initiatives targeting key US industry sectors.
Maintain high data integrity and database hygiene standards across CRM/ATS systems.
Translate research insights and talent availability maps into actionable sourcing plans for the delivery team.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: 5+ years of progressive recruitment or talent acquisition experience, with at least 2–3 years in a direct team management or operational leadership role.
Market Exposure: Proven experience supporting or managing US recruitment workflows and talent sourcing strategies.
Operational Leadership: Demonstrated track record of managing multi-functional operational teams (sourcing, coordination, or research).
Schedule Availability: Fully committed to working standard US Eastern Standard Time (9:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST) to support transatlantic client and candidate operations.
Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with modern Recruitment CRM/ATS platforms (e.g., Bullhorn, Salesforce, JobDiva) and sourcing tools (Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, data enrichment platforms).
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

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