[Hiring] Candidate & Talent Manager @Hunt St

Role Description

We are seeking a Candidate & Talent Manager to work closely with the Director in managing the end-to-end candidate lifecycle and supporting recruitment delivery. This role suits someone senior enough to take ownership, follow direction confidently, and manage priorities independently without constant supervision. It is not a sales or business development role, and success will be measured by strong organisation, consistent follow-through, clear communication, and overall reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Working Directly With the Director
  • Support the Director with day‑to‑day recruitment delivery
  • Take direction, prioritise tasks, and proactively manage follow‑ups
  • Act as a trusted support person across candidate workflows
  • Maintain high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Candidate Management
  • Conduct candidate pre‑screens and registration interviews (via Microsoft Teams)
  • Manage candidates through recruitment processes from initial contact to placement
  • Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout processes
  • Coordinate interviews, reference checks, medicals and onboarding
  • Represent the Director and brand professionally with candidates
• CRM & Administration
  • Maintain accurate records in the CRM
  • Prepare candidate summaries, interview notes, and reference checks
  • Reformat CVs into branded templates
  • Track candidate status, availability, notice periods, and preferences
  • Ensure all compliance steps are completed correctly
• Recruitment Support
  • Schedule interviews and manage diaries
  • Prepare candidate submissions for client review
  • Keep recruitment workflows moving by following up actions
  • Assist with database searches, job ads, and LinkedIn outreach when required

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, HR, or candidate coordination
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Working knowledge of customer relationship management (CRM) tools
• Comfortable working directly with a business owner
• Strong written and spoken English
• Confident conducting video interviews
• Highly organised, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently and take initiative in a remote setting
• Must be based in Cebu, Philippines (remote work arrangement)

Highly regarded

• Supporting Australian recruitment businesses
• Experience in property, real estate, or professional services
• CRM experience (preferably Bullhorn)

Work Arrangement & Expectations

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement. To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)