Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company Description

Palmetto is a leading clean tech company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. With a belief that consumers can have it all, we are an uncompromising energy company that makes coming clean a no brainer. Our award-winning technology platform empowers homeowners, businesses, and entrepreneurs to adopt renewable energy through simple, scalable, and innovative solutions. Operating at the intersection of B2B and D2C, we offer software, financial products, and services that drive real environmental impact—without compromising value. We deliver end-to-end solutions for whole home electrification that put clean energy within reach for all.

Our employees are our most valuable resource. We foster a promote-from-within culture that prioritizes talent development, career growth, and purpose-driven work. Palmetto offers a comprehensive benefits package—including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, retirement plans, and more—so you can have it all both personally and professionally. Palmetto prioritizes people, planet, and profit—backed by a culture that values collaboration, impact, and balance. Join us in building a brighter, cleaner world.

Location

This position will be based in the Philippines.

Summary of Role

Palmetto is seeking a proactive and resourceful Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end to end recruiting efforts for roles based in the Philippines. This role will be responsible for driving local sourcing, screening, and hiring execution in close partnership with U.S. based recruiters and hiring managers. The ideal candidate is hands on, highly organized, and passionate about delivering a great candidate experience while helping build a strong local talent pipeline aligned with Palmetto’s growth.

Strategic & Tactical

Talent Acquisition (70%)

• Manage end to end recruitment for Philippines based roles, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, coordination of interviews, and offer management.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, set hiring timelines, and develop sourcing strategies tailored to each function.
• Conduct initial candidate assessments and recommend qualified candidates for hiring manager review.
• Manage candidate communication throughout the process, ensuring an efficient and positive experience.
• Support local compliance and documentation requirements during hiring.
• Create and execute referral campaigns and internal communications to drive employee participation and engagement.
• Serve as the internal expert on the Philippine talent market and lead localized recruiting and recruitment marketing strategies to attract and engage top talent
• Leverage Greenhouse and other tools to maintain accurate candidate data and ensure timely updates.
• Provide regular updates on recruiting activity, candidate progress, and hiring metrics.
• Help optimize recruiting processes for efficiency and consistency across regions.
• Support employer branding efforts in the Philippines through localized content and engagement initiatives.
  
  

People & Culture - Human Resources (30%)

• Serve as the local People & Culture liaison for Philippines based teammates, addressing day to day HR and policy inquiries and escalating complex matters to the U.S. P&C team as needed.
• Coordinate with HRBP and Remote.com to track probationary periods, ensuring timely reviews, documentation, and conversion or separation processes.
• Support initial employee relations inquiries such as attendance, performance, or conduct issues, gathering information and collaborating with U.S. HRBP and Remote.com for resolution.
• Partner with the U.S. People Operations team on new hire onboarding, offboarding, and local engagement initiatives (e.g., surveys, stay interviews, culture events).
• Support rollout of global People programs locally, ensuring alignment with EOR policies and labor regulations.
• Collaborate with payroll, benefits, and compliance contacts at Remote.com to ensure smooth monthly operations and teammate communication.
• Organize and coordinate engagement initiatives including celebrations, recognition programs, virtual events, and other team-building activities to foster a strong sense of community, connection, and teamwork.
  
  

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, ideally supporting U.S. based or global teams.
• 1+ year of human resources or talent engagement experience preferred.
• Experience recruiting for a mix of professional, administrative, and technical roles.
• Strong sourcing skills with hands-on experience using job boards, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
• Working knowledge of Greenhouse or a similar ATS is required.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to partner effectively with U.S. and Philippines based leaders.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple roles simultaneously.
• Passion for creating a strong candidate experience and contributing to a collaborative, high impact talent team.
  
  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Palmetto embraces diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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