Dynamic HR and Talent Acquisition Specialist with 5+ years of experience delivering recruitment and HR solutions across the UAE and the Philippines. Experienced in full-cycle recruitment, talent sourcing, payroll compliance, employee lifecycle management, and HR systems administration. Passionate about building high-performing teams, enhancing candidate experiences, and driving operational excellence through efficient HR practices.
Professional Experience
Talent Acquisition Specialist
AGAPI IT, Dubai UAE
Sep 2025 - Present
Source and screen candidates for technical and non-technical roles, building and maintaining qualified talent pipeline
Draft and update job descriptions with hiring managers to ensure market alignment and accurate competency requirements
Conduct interviews and coordinate hiring process with hiring managers for seamless candidate experience
Update and maintain recruitment dashboards supporting compliance reporting and accurate data management
Partner with recruitment agencies and headhunters to source specialized talent across multiple disciplines
Contribute to employer branding initiatives including job posting optimization and social media engagement
HR & Payroll Administrator
Power Recruitment LLC, Dubai UAE
Sep 2023 - Sep 2025
Processed monthly payroll for 8,000+ employees with 100% on-time delivery, ensuring full WPS compliance
Maintained payroll master data, employee bank accounts, timekeeping records, and system updates using EASYHR
Generated WPS SIF files, final salary statements, leave salaries, and end-of-service benefits settlements
Managed banking transactions, payroll funding, cheque processing, and daily bank reporting for accuracy
Resolved payroll discrepancies and handled employee inquiries with detailed documentation and dispute support
Coordinated company events supporting employee engagement and employer branding initiatives
Large-Scale Payroll Processing
Challenge: Process payroll for 8,000+ employees monthly while maintaining 100% WPS compliance and on-time delivery.
Solution: Implemented systematic payroll workflows, automated validation processes, and established quality control checkpoints using EASYHR system.
Result: Achieved 100% on-time delivery rate with zero compliance issues, reducing processing time by 30% and improving accuracy.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Megawide Construction Corp., Philippines
Apr 2021 - Jun 2023
Sourced and engaged candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter and job portals, achieving 90% position fill rate while meeting TAT targets
Built and maintained qualified talent pipeline for current and future organizational needs
Screened candidates and conducted initial interviews, coordinating next steps with hiring managers for smooth progression
Updated and maintained recruitment dashboards tracking metrics and personnel request statuses
Participated in annual ISO audits, ensuring proper documentation and secure data management
Construction Industry Recruitment
Challenge: Fill specialized construction and engineering roles while maintaining TAT compliance across multiple departments.
Solution: Developed targeted sourcing strategy leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter and industry networks, created role-specific job descriptions, and established hiring manager collaboration framework.
Result: Achieved 90% position fill rate with improved quality of hires and faster time-to-fill by 25%.
Recruitment Specialist
Matterhorn Motor Inc., Philippines
Nov 2019 - Apr 2021
Managed full recruitment cycle including sourcing, interviews, job offers, and onboarding coordination
Facilitated orientation programs covering company policies, values, and organizational culture
Maintained confidential employee records and HR reports with strict data security protocols
Supported employee exit processes and conducted exit interviews for continuous improvement insights
Actively participated in employee engagement initiatives supporting positive workplace culture