Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Dedale:Dedale Intelligence is the differentiating source of strategic intelligence in the technology space.With a unique team of over 100 full-time research analysts and planners, Dédale leverages a network of over 10,000 market professionals to deliver on-the-ground strategic intelligence to investors and corporates, with a core focus around North America and Europe.Our team gathers top talents with diverse and international backgrounds. Our Research and Investment team has the strongest expertise in the ecosystem on B2B Software due diligence, and we are surrounded by a network of mentors including high-profile tech founders and investors.Our Culture:Dédale gathers a group of highly talented international individuals (including US, Chinese, Filipino, French, Moroccan, Latvian, and Lebanese nationalities among others).The leadership team is composed of experienced investment professionals and management consultants (ex-McKinsey, BCG Project Leaders and managers).Our advisory board is extremely high profile, including some of the most successful investors worldwide (including Managing Partners of the largest PE and Growth Equity funds, and tech unicorn entrepreneurs).We are now seeking an outstanding HR Associate to be our first dedicated people presence in Manila, someone who will build the employee experience from the ground up as the team scales.Job Summary:The Talent & Culture Associate is the first dedicated HR and people experience role in the Manila office. This is not a back-office role. You will be visible, proactive, and hands-on as the primary people partner for a fast-scaling research team.Your mandate centers on three areas that will define how Manila grows: talent acquisition and pipeline building, employer branding, and co-owning the investment research internship program with top-tier schools. Alongside these, you will own onboarding, culture and engagement, and the day-to-day Manila office <experience.You> report to the HR Head in Cebu, with the Head of Research in Manila as your key stakeholder for now.Key Responsibilities:Talent Acquisition and PipelineYou will be the talent engine for the Manila office. This means building and managing the candidate pipeline for Manila-based roles through active sourcing, screening, and coordinating the full interview process through Ashby ATS. You will report pipeline health and fill rate to the HR Head monthly so hiring decisions are always grounded in current data.Source and screen candidates for Manila-based roles through job boards, LinkedIn, and direct outreachCoordinate interview scheduling via Ashby ATS; ensure timely candidate communication and a smooth experience at every touchpointMaintain candidate pipelines and report fill rate, time-to-fill, and pipeline health to the HR Head monthlyBuild and manage relationships with Manila universities and academic partners for internship recruitment, not limited to APEXRun full internship cycles from sourcing and screening through onboarding, progress tracking, and conversion supportOrganize demo days, showcase events, and program wrap-ups each cycle; report intern-to-FTE conversion rate to HR HeadAdminister a candidate experience survey at the close of each recruitment cycle; consolidate results into a quarterly summaryEmployer BrandingEmployer branding is a Day 1 priority and a shared mandate across talent acquisition and culture. On the talent acquisition side, you own the pipeline-facing activities. On the culture side, you own content and storytelling. Together, these define how Dédale is perceived as an employer in Manila.Represent Dédale at campus events, job fairs, and networking activities in ManilaManage the company's careers page on Facebook and other relevant platforms, keeping content current, engaging, and reflective of what it is actually like to work hereCoordinate employer branding materials and collateral for campus and community eventsSupport social media content that showcases Manila office life, culture, and team milestonesHelp position Dédale as an employer of choice for top graduates and young professionals in the PhilippinesTrack reach, engagement, and applicant source data from branding activities; report quarterly to HR HeadOnboardingYou will be the first face of the Manila employee experience. From the moment a candidate signs their offer, you are responsible for making sure their first days and weeks feel intentional, warm, and well-organized.Coordinate all Day 1 logistics for Manila new hires: IT setup, system access, welcome kit preparation, and workspace readinessGuide new hires through their first week with a structured schedule and genuine human touchpointsCoordinate and calendar the 30-day onboarding journey for Research Analysts, confirming all sessions, check-ins, and milestones with stakeholders ahead of each start dateMaintain onboarding checklists and flag gaps to the HR Head for program improvementAdminister a new hire satisfaction survey at the end of each onboarding period; consolidate results into a quarterly summary for the HR HeadCulture and Employee EngagementYou will be the culture builder for the Manila office. This means designing and executing initiatives that strengthen connection and belonging, building the traditions and rituals that give the team a distinct identity, and ensuring employees feel recognized and celebrated at meaningful <moments.Design> and execute Manila culture initiatives that strengthen team connection and belongingAct as the first point of contact for employee queries and requests, routing to the right person as neededSupport recognition programs and milestone celebrationsBuild Manila office traditions and rituals that give the team a distinct identityConduct pulse checks and engagement surveys; prepare a quarterly engagement summary for the HR HeadTraining CoordinationYou will be the logistics backbone of learning in Manila. While the HR Head owns the strategy and the Research Head drives content and delivery, you ensure that every training session, development program, and learning initiative runs without friction.Coordinate training logistics: scheduling, venue or virtual link setup, and materials preparationTrack training attendance and participation; prepare post-session feedback summariesMonitor Individual Development Plan (IDP) completion across the Manila team; flag overdue items to managers and the HR HeadPrepare presentation materials for training sessions as directed by the HR Head or Research HeadOffice Experience and Manila OpsYou will be the person who makes the Manila office feel like a place people want to show up to. This means maintaining a productive and engaging work environment, acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day office needs, and ensuring that the physical experience of working in Manila reflects the culture the team is building.Serve as primary point of contact for Manila office experience and day-to-day employee needsRecommend and implement improvements to create a productive and engaging work environmentSupport visitor management and coordinate on-site visitsHandle HR and administrative tasks that require physical presence in Manila: document distribution, onboarding logistics, and office coordinationBoundary: Processing, payments, and tasks not requiring physical presence route to Cebu Admin. Permanent office scouting and lease coordination route to Admin; HR role is advisory only.Qualifications:1 to 3 years of experience in HR, talent acquisition, people operations, or campus relations; strong fresh graduates with relevant internship experience are consideredDegree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, Behavioral Sciences, or a related disciplineHands-on experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, including sourcing, screening, and end-to-end coordinationStrong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to adjust tone for different audiencesHighly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple streams independentlyProactive and resourceful: you figure things out rather than waiting to be toldComfortable operating independently with a remote manager; you flag issues proactively and communicate without promptingData-aware: you track what matters and can build a clear, simple story around numbersCreative communicator with an eye for visual storytelling and employer branding content is a strong advantageFamiliarity with Ashby ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Notion, or similar tools is an advantageCherry on the Cake!You are energized by the idea of building something rather than inheriting <it.You> thrive in a fast-paced, international environment where your work is visible and your impact is <felt.You> are as comfortable representing the company at a campus job fair as you are building a tracker or writing a culture <post.You> see this role not as a job description but as a mandate to shape how Manila grows.Important to Note:This role combines people experience work with on-the-ground coordination that requires physical presence in Manila. Some tasks will be strategic and creative; others will be operational and hands-on. We are looking for someone who takes pride in doing both <well.You> will be the only HR presence in Manila, with your manager in Cebu. This requires maturity, self-direction, and the confidence to make decisions and escalate when needed. Candidates looking exclusively for strategic HR work or who need close day-to-day supervision may find this setup <challenging.How> This Role Grows With You:This role starts broad and hands-on. As we scale, it <deepens.In> the near term, you will be hands-on across all six streams, with talent acquisition, employer branding, and the internship program as the immediate priorities. As Manila grows toward 30 and beyond, this role takes on greater ownership of the full talent lifecycle and people <strategy.At> that stage, the role formally transitions to HR Business Partner, with a title and compensation review to match. The strategic HR agenda is set by the HR Head. But as you grow in the role, you will be given increasing autonomy and a genuine seat at the table for Manila people decisions.Earnings and Benefits:Competitive Base Salary + AllowancesAnnual Performance-Based BonusPaid Time Off + Government-Mandated BenefitsHMO Coverage (after regularization)Process:HR Introduction CallPre-case interview with Leadership teamCase Debrief with Global HR HeadFinal Interview with APAC HR HeadCoffee Chat with Country Director