Head of Recruitment

About Us

At Mega Prime Foods, we believe business is a platform to nurture purpose, uplift lives, and steward trustwith our consumers, our people, and ultimately with God.

As the company behind the Philippines #1 sardines brand, MEGA Sardines, we know that behind every iconic product is a committed and purpose-driven team. Our growth is powered by people who believe excellence honors both performance and character.

We are now looking for a Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Senior Manager who sees hiring not just as filling rolesbut as building futures, strengthening culture, and stewarding the kind of leadership that shapes generations.

This opportunity is for a leader who believes recruitment is both strategic and relational, who balances speed with discernment, and who understands that who we hire defines who we become.

The Role

The Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Senior Manager is a strategic, hands-on leader responsible for shaping the company's talent strategy while ensuring we attract, engage, and retain high-caliber, values-aligned professionals.

You will partner closely with Senior Leadership, Business Heads, and HR to build a strong leadership pipeline and position Mega Prime Foods as an employer of choice in the FMCG industry.

This role blends:

Big-picture workforce planning

Deep understanding of talent and leadership potential

Strong execution and recruitment discipline

Values-based people leadership

What You'll Be Accountable For

1. Strategic Talent Acquisition Leadership

Define and execute a forward-looking talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth

Lead executive and critical-role hiring with rigor and discernment

Build workforce plans with business leaders to anticipate talent needs

Ensure quality-of-hire, time-to-fill, and candidate experience excellence

2. Employer Branding & Talent Positioning

Strengthen Mega Prime Foods employer brand rooted in purpose, integrity, and excellence

Lead campus partnerships, industry presence, and digital employer branding efforts

Craft authentic storytelling that reflects our culture and values

Ensure consistent and compelling candidate journey touchpoints

3. Recruitment Operations & Process Excellence

Build strong sourcing strategies across corporate, commercial, operations, and plant roles

Optimize recruitment systems, tools, and analytics

Establish structured assessment frameworks and interview rigor

Track and report key recruitment metrics with accountability

4. Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership

Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on talent decisions

Partner with HR Business Partners on succession planning and leadership pipeline building

Coach hiring managers on selection, interviewing, and talent calibration

5. Team Leadership & Capability Building

Lead and mentor the Talent Acquisition team

Develop recruiters into strategic talent advisors, not transactional sourcers

Build a culture of ownership, urgency, service, and integrity

Strengthen internal capability in assessment, workforce planning, and employer branding

Who Will Thrive Here

A strategic talent leader who sees hiring as long-term stewardship

A builder who enjoys creating systems, not just filling roles

A leader who balances discernment with decisiveness

A professional who values both competence and character

Someone who believes work can honor both people and God

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in HR, Psychology, Business, or related field (MBA is a plus)

Significant leadership experience in Talent Acquisition (preferably FMCG or high-growth organizations)

Proven track record of hiring leadership and critical roles

Strong stakeholder management and people leadership experience

Experience in employer branding and talent marketing is highly preferred