Gideon Bolia
HR Manager / Talent Acquisition Manager
Candelaria
Summary
Results-driven HR and Talent Acquisition professional with over 10 years of experience in recruitment, HR operations, and workforce planning across diverse industries. Expertise in developing recruitment strategies, enhancing HR processes, and collaborating with leadership to meet organizational objectives. Proficient in employee relations, policy implementation, onboarding, performance management, HRIS, and talent acquisition.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager / Talent Acquisition Manager
Virco Talent
11.2024 - Current
- Lead recruitment operations supporting healthcare, logistics, engineering, technology, and executive hiring.
- Develop recruitment strategies and workforce planning initiatives to meet client hiring objectives.
- Manage recruiters and operational staff, providing coaching, performance management, and workflow optimization.
- Partner with executives and hiring managers to improve hiring efficiency.
- Create and implement recruitment SOPs, KPIs, and operational processes.
- Produced recruitment reports and operational dashboards to track hiring metrics.
- Ensured ATS compliance and documentation accuracy to uphold recruitment quality standards.
- Supported employee onboarding and engagement initiatives to enhance new hire experiences.
Senior Recruiter/Operations Manager
Marketect Media
03.2020 - 10.2024
- Developed targeted recruitment strategies to attract top-tier marketing talent.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements and candidate profiles.
- Streamlined recruitment processes, reducing time-to-fill for critical positions by implementing best practices.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, ensuring a clear understanding of their needs and delivering qualified candidates promptly.
- Mentored junior recruiters on sourcing techniques and effective candidate engagement strategies.
- Analyzed market trends to inform recruitment strategies and improve talent acquisition efforts.
- Leveraged social media platforms to enhance employer branding and reach potential candidates.
Recruiter, Client Delivery
Cielo Talent Inc. (North America)
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented targeted recruitment strategies to attract top talent across multiple sectors.
- Conducted in-depth candidate assessments and interviews to ensure alignment with client needs.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and establish clear selection criteria.
- Leveraged applicant tracking systems to streamline recruitment processes and improve candidate experience.
- Mentored junior recruiters, providing guidance on best practices and enhancing team performance.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering trust and ensuring alignment throughout hiring processes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
Recruitment Consultant
IMS People Possible (North America)
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Developed strategic recruitment plans to meet client staffing needs.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify talent requirements and define job specifications.
- Leveraged applicant tracking systems to manage candidate pipelines efficiently.
- Enhanced candidate experience through streamlined interview processes and communication protocols.
- Implemented data-driven approaches to improve recruitment outcomes and reduce time-to-hire metrics.
- Conducted in-depth market research to identify trends and sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill positions.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment on hiring initiatives and expectations.
- Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and understanding their unique needs.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients and candidates to ensure successful placements.
Recruitment Specialist / Sourcing Associate
Silicon Valley Associate Recruitment (APAC)
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Developed and implemented targeted recruitment strategies to attract top talent in competitive markets.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements and create effective job descriptions.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Streamlined candidate screening processes using advanced applicant tracking systems for efficiency.
- Enhanced candidate experience through personalized communication and feedback during recruitment stages.
- Managed multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Maintained an updated database of potential candidates for future opportunities, allowing for quick access to a qualified talent pool.
Tier I Helpdesk / Technical Support
GEIM Malaysia
11.2016 - 09.2017
Tier I Helpdesk / Technical Support
IBM Cyberjaya
05.2015 - 11.2016
Tier I Helpdesk / Technical Support
Bosch Service Solutions
08.2013 - 04.2015
Sales Representative
Transcom Worldwide Inc.
05.2011 - 12.2012
Sales Representative
Sitel Philippines Inc.
03.2010 - 01.2011
Education
BSBA - Human Resource Management
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
Lucena City, Philippines06-2025
Skills
✔ Human Resources Management
✔ HR Operations
✔ Employee Relations
✔ Performance Management
✔ Employee Engagement
✔ Learning & Development
✔ Organizational Development
✔ Change Management
✔ Succession Planning
✔ Workforce Planning
✔ HR Compliance
✔ Labor Relations
✔ Talent Acquisition
✔ Leadership
✔ Coaching
✔ HR Analytics
✔ KPI Reporting
✔ Process Improvement
✔ Stakeholder Management
Timeline
HR Manager / Talent Acquisition Manager
Virco Talent
11.2024 - Current
Recruiter, Client Delivery
Cielo Talent Inc. (North America)
05.2021 - 02.2024
Recruitment Consultant
IMS People Possible (North America)
01.2021 - 04.2021
Senior Recruiter/Operations Manager
Marketect Media
03.2020 - 10.2024
Recruitment Specialist / Sourcing Associate
Silicon Valley Associate Recruitment (APAC)
03.2020 - 11.2020
Tier I Helpdesk / Technical Support
GEIM Malaysia
11.2016 - 09.2017
Tier I Helpdesk / Technical Support
IBM Cyberjaya
05.2015 - 11.2016
Tier I Helpdesk / Technical Support
Bosch Service Solutions
08.2013 - 04.2015
Sales Representative
Transcom Worldwide Inc.
05.2011 - 12.2012
Sales Representative
Sitel Philippines Inc.
03.2010 - 01.2011
BSBA - Human Resource Management
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
Disclaimer
I hereby certify that all information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
GIDEON M. BOLIA
Applicant