Director, Talent Acquisition – HR Business Partner

Vanigent

. Lead and execute full-cycle recruitment for professional, specialized, technical, and business-support positions across the Philippines and, as assigned, the United States .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in full-cycle recruitment and HR operations, with a strong focus on proactive sourcing, candidate engagement, and evidence-based decision-making. Proficient in managing competing priorities and developing scalable HR processes while ensuring compliance with Philippine and U.S. employment practices.

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Full-Cycle RecruitmentProactive SourcingHR Business PartnershipPhilippine HR PracticesApplicant Tracking Systems

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionCandidate AssessmentRecruiting MetricsBoolean SearchEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementOnboarding ProcessesHR PoliciesHR ComplianceTalent Pipeline Development

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityResourcefulnessAccountabilityCommunicationCoaching

Tools & Technologies

LinkedIn RecruiterHRIS PlatformsApplicant Tracking SystemsJob BoardsProfessional Networks

Certifications & Qualifications

HR Certification

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesEmployee LifecycleHigh-Growth OrganizationsStartupsBPORPOShared ServicesMultinational OrganizationsFinance RecruitmentInformation Technology Recruitment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute full-cycle recruitment for professional, specialized, technical, and business-support positions across the Philippines and, as assigned, the United States
Personally source, engage, screen, interview, assess, and advance qualified candidates, including passive talent
Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to clarify hiring requirements and develop recruiting strategies
Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs
Manage multiple requisitions, competing priorities, and recruitment timelines
Develop sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, professional networks, referrals, Boolean searches, and other channels
Provide evidence-based candidate recommendations and challenge or refine hiring assumptions
Establish and improve recruitment processes, interview practices, candidate assessment methods, and reporting
Monitor recruiting effectiveness, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements
Serve as a trusted HR partner on employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and people matters
Support managers with employee concerns, people decisions, and consistent application of HR policies and practices
Provide hands-on HR support across onboarding, performance management, employee development, and separation processes
Strengthen HR processes, documentation, policies, and operating practices
Support compliance with applicable Philippine employment requirements and internal HR standards
Partner with U.S. HR leadership and stakeholders on operational needs and cross-border HR initiatives
Identify operational gaps, anticipate risks, and develop practical recommendations
Support HR reporting, metrics, and management information
Assess, simplify, standardize, automate, and improve HR and recruiting processes
Build scalable HR infrastructure and translate business needs into actionable HR initiatives
Balance immediate operational demands with longer-term HR capability improvements
Coach and develop HR team members
Collaborate across functions and organizational levels in evolving environments
Take on responsibilities beyond traditional functional boundaries when business needs require it

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field
At least 7 years of progressive experience across talent acquisition and broader HR functions
5 or more years of substantial, hands-on full-cycle recruitment experience
Experience serving as an HR business partner, HR manager, or comparable HR leader
Experience personally sourcing, engaging, screening, interviewing, and advancing candidates for specialized, professional, technical, or corporate positions
Strong proactive sourcing capabilities, including Boolean search, direct outreach, LinkedIn Recruiter or comparable platforms, and passive candidate engagement
Experience leading recruiting initiatives and managing competing hiring priorities
Ability to provide substantive, evidence-based recommendations to business leaders
Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and translate business needs into practical HR and talent solutions
Experience supporting HR operations, employee relations, performance management, employee lifecycle processes, and HR policies and procedures
Working knowledge of Philippine HR practices, employment-related requirements, and HR compliance
Experience using applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, and recruiting metrics
Strong written and spoken English, including communication with U.S.-based stakeholders
Adaptability, resourcefulness, accountability, and willingness to remain personally involved in execution
Ability and willingness to consistently work 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time, including the corresponding overnight schedule in the Philippines and adjustments for U.S. daylight saving time
Preferred: nine or more years of progressive experience spanning talent acquisition, HR business partnership, and broader HR leadership
Preferred: experience as an HR Director, Senior HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, or comparable leader with hands-on recruiting responsibilities
Preferred: experience in startups, smaller or midsize businesses, high-growth organizations, entrepreneurial environments, or technology-driven companies
Preferred: experience building, improving, or scaling HR and talent acquisition processes, systems, or programs
Preferred: experience in GBS, BPO, RPO, shared services, or multinational organizations
Preferred: experience supporting both Philippines and U.S. recruitment or working with U.S.-based business leaders
Preferred: experience recruiting across Finance, Information Technology, Operations, Human Resources, Customer Support, or other specialized corporate functions
Preferred: experience sourcing difficult-to-fill talent and developing passive-candidate relationships
Preferred: strong working knowledge of Philippine employment practices, employee relations, and HR compliance
Preferred: experience with recruitment market research, talent intelligence, or compensation benchmarking
Preferred: experience coaching or developing HR team members
Preferred: relevant HR or talent acquisition certification
Preferably available to start immediately, though not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from home
Monday to Friday schedule
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an evolving organization
Opportunity to work closely with business leaders
Opportunity to influence immediate business outcomes and the continued development of the HR function