Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role Summary This role is the cornerstone of our human resource strategy, responsible for sourcing, attracting, screening, and hiring top-tier talent to power our growing automotive, dealership, and Taxiko network. You will drive our manpower requirements by recruiting for diverse roles—from technical service staff to sales consultants and corporate professionals. You will champion the Legado Motors Inc. employer brand, ensuring a seamless candidate experience that reflects our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and service excellence. Key Responsibilities Strategic Recruitment & Manpower Planning: Partner with department heads (Sales, Aftersales, Corporate, and Taxiko) to forecast manpower needs and manage the full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring alignment with our expansion and operational goals. Automotive-Focused Sourcing: Execute creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates, including technicians, service advisors, showroom staff, drivers, and dealership management personnel. Utilize niche automotive job boards, professional networks, and social media recruitment. Technical & Competency Screening: Lead rigorous screening, interviewing, and assessment processes. Apply competency-based interviewing techniques to ensure candidates possess the technical aptitude and service mindset required for an EV dealership environment. Volume & Nationwide Recruitment: Manage volume hiring requirements across our Bacoor, Caloocan, Pasig and future expansion sites. Candidate Experience & Employer Branding: Elevate our employer value proposition by creating a positive, professional, and transparent candidate journey. Represent the LMI culture to potential hires effectively. Reporting & Metrics: Proactively monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for peak and off-peak season hiring, market value, etc. Use data-driven insights to optimize recruitment channels and improve process efficiency. Process Improvement: Continuously refine recruitment workflows, Applicant Tracking System (ATS) usage, and onboarding support to ensure compliance with the Philippine Labor Code and Data Privacy Act. Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, or a related field. At least 2 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or full-cycle recruitment. Industry Expertise: Prior experience in the automotive, dealership, manufacturing, or retail industry is highly preferred. Volume Hiring Capability: Proven track record in handling high-volume recruitment, multi-site hiring, or campus recruitment. Skills: Strong proficiency in competency-based interviewing and behavioral assessment. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS platforms. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a 5-day workweek (onsite) environment. Legal Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the Philippine Labor Code, employment laws, and the Data Privacy Act.