Maria S.
Mid-Level Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Sarah P. is a seasoned talent acquisition partner and squad lead at IBM, actively supporting hiring initiatives across three key IBM towers: Finance & Procurement, Talent Acquisition, and Contact Center. She leads a team handling local and global recruitment processes for a diverse range of positions, including Analysts, Managers, and Vice Presidents. Her strong expertise in passive and active sourcing, pipeline building, and agile method leadership underpins her role in conducting business proposals and managing recruitment strategies. At Lizardbear Tasking, Inc., as a senior talent acquisition specialist, she manages complex recruitment tasks, conducts HR interviews, and oversees leadership training sessions. Her responsibilities include end-to-end hiring for crucial roles across Content Moderation, Financial Technology, and E-commerce sectors. Previously, she excelled in marketing at Marikina Doctors Hospital, handling digital marketing and stakeholder engagement. With a foundation in International Studies from Miriam College, Sarah P. is also a certified leader in organizational ethics and mental health coaching.
Experience
Talent Acquisition Partner / Squad Lead
IBM · 2025 — PresentFacilitates hiring initiatives across three IBM towers, while managing a team of recruitment and sourcing professionals. Oversees the end-to-end process for local and global corporate recruitment for various roles. Engages in both passive and active sourcing, conducts recruitment interviews, and participates in daily stand-up meetings. Performs business proposals, leads agile method initiatives, manages accounts, and provides hiring updates. Takes charge of database management, mentoring, coaching, and reporting, along with monitoring productivity and preparing market intelligence reports.Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Lizardbear Tasking, Inc. (TaskUs) · 2022 — PresentConducts HR interviews, volume screening, and oversees hiring and onboarding processes. Engages in candidate sourcing, generates leads, and manages assessments, including monitoring and internal redeployment. Responsible for database management and account administration, performing regular updates and reporting. Trains team leaders, supervisors, and managers for final interviews. Serves as the site point of contact during the absence of supervisors or managers. Manages promotions and role movements from entry-level to mid-managerial positions and collaborates with HR for corrective actions.Talent Acquisition Specialist (contractual)
LEGATO Health Technology, Inc. · 2021 — 2021Involved in lead generation, HR interviews, and volume recruitment for various positions. Focused on sourcing support specifically for roles in Customer Service, Retention & Loyalty, Clinicians, and Shared Services within the Healthcare sector.HR | Recruitment-Sourcing & Digital Marketing Specialist (contractual)
TRANSCOM Asia PH · 2021 — 2021Responsible for lead generation, conducting HR interviews, and volume hiring. Engaged in digital marketing activities, including advertising, branding, analytics, and community management. Fulfilled the role of Regional Point of Contact while focusing on hiring for Customer Service Representative, Technical Support Representative, Sales, Retention, and Loyalty roles across Telco, Appliances, and Logistics campaigns.Marketing Officer
Marikina Doctors Hospital and Medical Center, Inc. · 2019 — 2019Led various marketing initiatives encompassing digital marketing, corporate deals, sales, partnerships, and sponsorships. Managed brand development and handled both internal and external communications. Engaged clients through event planning and market research while facilitating departmental meetings and producing regular reports. Supported HR, administrative, operations, and management functions, and oversaw internship programs.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- AB International Studies, major in Development Studies, minor in Gender Studies (Pre-Law)Miriam College · 2013 — 2018
- High SchoolLoreno Ruiz De Manila School · 2011 — 2013
- High SchoolGems International School (Jeddah, KSA) · 2005 — 2011
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