Senior Recruitment Specialist Philippines

Are you searching for a challenging position that combines thinking with a hands-on approach in a global organization which enhances society together Do you want to be part of an accelerating journey in a business with huge technical and innovation ambitions Do you have a passion for recruiting the right workforce for the business

Do you wish to venture to recruit outside of country borders

If the above interests you, Haskoning might be the right fit for you!

What you will do as Senior Recruitment Specialist

As a Senior Recruitment Specialist at our head office in the Philippines, Makati City, you will play a crucial role in our recruitment process. You will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent for roles that are critical to our success. Your focus will be on recruiting in the Philippines and Australia, ensuring that we have the best professionals to drive our projects forward.

Key responsibilities

• Strategize on work force planning in support of the sector directors, to identify talent acquisition needs.
• Source and attract candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, and networking events.
• Develop creative candidate sourcing & screening strategies and campaigns together with our global recruitment marketeers.
• Conduct interviews and assessments to identify the best candidates for each role.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for future hiring needs.
• Provide an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Collaborate with the global team to define the Total Rewards package for employees, aiming to attract and retain top talent.
• Support managers in developing and delivering talent management programs.

Where you will work:

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, Enhancing Society Together, drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.

As our new Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will become part of our Makati Office team, delivering projects principally within the Philippines and Australia and contributing to the wider business across Asia Pacific and worldwide. You will also become part of our Global Talent Acquisition team, based at our headquarters in the Netherlands.

Our Philippine office consists of colleagues based in our main office Makati and across project sites. We excel in a wide variety of services and have a significant and growing portfolio of opportunities in the fields of climate resilience (river basin management, flood mapping, coastal protection, drainage, climate adaptation), maritime (land reclamation, dredging, ports, harbors, and jetties) and renewables (offshore wind and solar).

Our clients range from government bodies, development institutions (World Bank, ADB, etc.) to private developers. We provide them with a range of services throughout the various phases of a project: from inception, through master planning, feasibility, design all the way to construction management. Our projects are in the Philippines, but we also provide support within the APAC region and globally. Please read more about our projects and vacancies from the Philippine career page.

What you bring

• At least a bachelor or master's degree in a relevant field;
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience within recruitment preferably in a global engineering consultancy company;
• You have experience with sourcing engineering and/or consultancy staff and have experience in delivering on strategies for difficult to fill roles;
• Strong understanding of local (Philippines/Australia) labor market trends and recruitment practices;
• Experience in managing agencies/third party suppliers;
• Solid experience and proven track record in recruitment delivery;
• Good interpersonal skills, result-driven and proactive;
• Experience in early careers/campus recruitment;
• Excellent command of English and Filipino.

What we offer you

• A market-comprehensive salary and healthcare benefits for you and your family
• Bonuses based on company profit
• A dynamic, creative, digital and supportive work environment where your
• Work with passionate, dedicated, and supportive colleagues
• Organised team events designed to enhance team spirit and collaboration
• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work set-up to ensure a good balance between personal and professional life
• Opportunity to work on a compressed work week so that you will always have a long weekend (40 hours working time compressed in 4 days) (optional) (depends on the job)
• Lifelong learning by offering you plenty of training & development opportunities (example: access to LinkedIn learning or taking part in learning weeks organised by our HR Talent Management team or external training)

Are you our new colleague

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and help us build a world-class team, we would love to hear from you. Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will give you feedback as soon as possible. The application process then consists of 2 interviews. Are we all enthusiastic after this Then you will receive an offer from us, and we will be happy to welcome you on board!

For more information, you can always contact Maria Boeve, Recruiter Corporate Staff, at [Confidential Information]. Due to the privacy law, please submit your application via the apply button and not via email.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of Enhancing Society Together drives us to create an environment that embraces each individual's unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristicsyou are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.

Acquisition for this vacancy by agencies is not appreciated and offered candidates will not be taken into consideration.