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Job Title: Associate Director – Recruitment
Location: Manila, Philippines
Department: Talent Team
Reports to: Global Recruitment Leader, EY GDS
Experience Level: 15+ years in recruitment, with 5+ years in leadership roles
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About EY:
At EY, we are committed to building a better working world. The insights and services we provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and economies worldwide. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders. In everything we do, we nurture inclusive and high-performing teams to deliver exceptional client service.
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Role Summary:
As the Associate Director – Recruitment, you will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy and operations for EY Philippines. You will oversee hiring across levels (entry to executive), functions, geographies (including local and international markets), and skills (technical and non-technical). This role requires a strategic mindset, strong stakeholder management, and hands-on leadership to ensure quality hiring outcomes aligned with business goals.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic Talent Acquisition
o Design and drive the recruitment strategy in alignment with EY’s business goals.
o Develop short- and long-term hiring plans based on workforce planning, growth priorities, and market insights.
o Introduce data-driven hiring practices and continuous improvements in recruitment processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement
o Partner with business leaders, HR, and global counterparts to understand hiring requirements and deliver timely talent solutions.
o Build strong relationships with internal clients across Service Lines and enable proactive workforce planning.
• End-to-End Recruitment Management
o Oversee full-cycle recruiting for all roles—from campus to leadership hires—across service lines such as Assurance, Tax, Consulting, and Strategy & Transactions.
o Ensure high-quality candidate experience, process compliance, and adherence to firm policies.
• Team Leadership & Vendor Management
o Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, coordinators, and sourcing specialists.
o Manage external recruitment partners, ensuring performance and alignment with EY’s brand and expectations.
• Market Intelligence & Talent Branding
o Provide regular market insights to leadership on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor hiring.
o Champion EY’s employer brand in the Philippines, driving creative and targeted talent attraction campaigns.
• Operational Excellence
o Monitor recruitment metrics (TAT, conversion, source mix, DEI, offer dropouts, etc.) and implement improvement plans.
o Collaborate with regional/global recruitment teams for process alignment and technology adoption.
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Skills & Qualifications:
• 15+ years of recruitment experience, with at least 8 years in a leadership role within a multinational or high-growth organization.
• Proven track record of hiring across geographies, levels (campus to leadership), and functional domains.
• Experience in managing large-scale hiring initiatives and transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of local labor laws, hiring compliances, and DEI practices.
• Hands-on experience with recruitment tools and platforms (ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills; comfortable with reporting and dashboards.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA in HR or related discipline preferred.
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What We Offer:
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
• Exposure to a global talent environment with opportunities to work on cross-border projects.
• A platform to influence and drive talent strategy for one of the Big 4.
• Learning and growth opportunities aligned with EY’s commitment to developing future leaders.
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Apply today and help us shape the future of EY Philippines with the right talent!
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