Giovani Salanatin
Head of Talent Acquisition
Las Pinas
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust background in business outsourcing and hospitality, driving success across diverse domains including human resources, talent acquisition, recruitment marketing, employer branding, and organizational development. A proactive approach to addressing complex challenges is complemented by the deployment of innovative, growth-focused strategies that cultivate stronger, people-centered organizations. This commitment to excellence consistently results in meaningful and lasting impacts within the industry. Passionate about fostering environments where talent thrives and organizational goals are met with precision.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Asia Pacific Talent Investor
Contego Global Solutions
07.2025 - Current
Head of Recruitment
LANDED
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Led recruitment strategies to attract top marketing and creative talent, aligned with business goals and brand positioning.
- Refined the end-to-end hiring process to improve efficiency and candidate experience.
- Launched targeted campaigns to boost employer branding and talent engagement.
- Mentored a high-performing team and fostered a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Ensured consistent, brand-aligned candidate touchpoints across all stages.
- Leveraged insights and creative sourcing to stay competitive in the talent market.
Director- Recruitment Operations and Sourcing
ATHENA
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Developed and executed innovative recruitment strategies to meet Athena’s high-volume hiring needs across the Philippines and Kenya, aligned with the company’s growth objectives.
- Led and coached a high-performing team of sourcing specialists and recruiters, fostering a culture of excellence, agility, and collaboration.
- Streamlined end-to-end recruitment operations to boost efficiency, reduce time-to-hire, and elevate the candidate experience.
- Strengthened employer branding by ensuring consistent, values-driven messaging across all sourcing channels and touchpoints.
- Supported large-scale recruitment operations through data-driven planning, process improvements, and cross-site alignment.
Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition (Sourcing)
CONCENTRIX
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Led the strategic development and implementation of comprehensive recruitment strategies to address high-volume hiring needs across multiple sites in Bacolod, Davao, Iloilo, and Cagayan de Oro.
- Managed a proficient sourcing team, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment to optimize recruitment processes and outcomes.
- Streamlined talent acquisition procedures, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in meeting organizational staffing objectives.
- Ensured an outstanding candidate experience throughout the recruitment cycle, contributing to a positive perception of the Concentrix brand.
- Upheld and promoted Concentrix’s employer brand, aligning recruitment practices with the company’s values and market positioning.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
Manager- Recruitment (Sourcing)
TASKUS
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Led the development and implementation of comprehensive recruitment strategies to meet high-volume hiring needs across multiple sites including Cavite, BGC, Ortigas, Quezon City, and Batangas.
- Managed a dynamic sourcing team, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance recruitment efforts and process efficiency.
- Streamlined recruitment processes to ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring cycle.
- Uphold and promoted TaskUs’ employer brand to attract top talent and maintain the company’s reputation as an employer of choice.
- Adapted sourcing techniques and recruitment practices to align with evolving market trends and organizational requirements.
Global Manager - Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding
VXI
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Spearheaded recruitment sourcing strategies to effectively attract top talent within the Philippines, Jamaica, and Guatemala.
- Orchestrated marketing campaigns tailored to enhance the organization’s employer branding and competitive positioning in the global market.
- Implemented innovative employer branding initiatives to elevate the company’s reputation.
- Drove large-scale hiring campaigns, successfully meeting the staffing needs of a dynamic, international workforce.
- Fostered a positive global talent experience, ensuring alignment with the organization’s values and culture.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of talent acquisition and branding efforts.
Human Resources Officer - Learning and Development
OKADA MANILA
01.2016 - 09.2017
Human Resources Supervisor - Learning and Development
RAFFLES AND FAIRMONT MAKATI
05.2015 - 01.2016
Supervisor - Resort Administration and Training
RESORTS WORLD MANILA
01.2012 - 05.2015
Education
Diploma of Higher Education | Diploma - Human Capital Management
De La Salle University - College of St. Benilde
AB Humanities | Professional Certificate - Development Education
University of Asia and the Pacific
Skills
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Recruitment Marketing a
- Employer Branding and Talent Advocacy
- Team Leadership and Mentorship
- Market Intelligence and Competitor Analysis
- Recruitment Analytics and Insights
- Volume and Executive Recruitment
- Stakeholder Partnership and Collaboration
- Digital Recruitment Strategies
- Change Management
- Global Recruitment Strategies Candidate and Employee Engagement
- Learning and Organizational Development
- Technology and AI in Recruitment
LINK
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/giovani-salanatin/
Accomplishments
Top 100 Filipinos on LinkedIn 2024
Timeline
Asia Pacific Talent Investor
Contego Global Solutions
07.2025 - Current
Head of Recruitment
LANDED
07.2024 - 03.2025
Director- Recruitment Operations and Sourcing
ATHENA
11.2021 - 06.2024
Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition (Sourcing)
CONCENTRIX
05.2021 - 11.2021
Manager- Recruitment (Sourcing)
TASKUS
02.2020 - 04.2021
Global Manager - Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding
VXI
10.2017 - 10.2018
Human Resources Officer - Learning and Development
OKADA MANILA
01.2016 - 09.2017
Human Resources Supervisor - Learning and Development
RAFFLES AND FAIRMONT MAKATI
05.2015 - 01.2016
Supervisor - Resort Administration and Training
RESORTS WORLD MANILA
01.2012 - 05.2015
AB Humanities | Professional Certificate - Development Education
University of Asia and the Pacific
Diploma of Higher Education | Diploma - Human Capital Management
De La Salle University - College of St. Benilde
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