Talent & People Experience Lead

  • Full-time

Company Description

About Wrist 

Wrist is the world’s leading ship and offshore supplier of marine provisions and stores with a market share of approximately 12%.

With the launch of the digital marketplace, Source2Sea, Wrist is leading the digital transformation of the marine supply industry. All year round, we offer 24/7 global online sourcing and logistics, providing data transparency, automation, and convenience to our customers.

We continuously work on reducing our climate impact while at the same time proactively addressing our customers’ growing demand and need for responsible solutions and services.

From more than 30 locations worldwide, in all major shipping locations, 1,800 Wrist employees take pride in making it easy for our customers to order and receive marine supplies and services.

  • Wrist LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrist-ship-supply/
  • Wrist Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/wristshipsupply/

Job Description

The Talent & People Experience Lead is responsible for leading end-to-end talent acquisition and supporting initiatives across the employee lifecycle. This role partners with business leaders and People Operations (Shared Services) colleagues to implement talent attraction strategies, ensure a consistent and positive employee experience, and drive engagement and retention initiatives. The position also contributes to standardized HR processes, analytics, and continuous improvement across People Operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals.

What you'll be doing:

1. End-to-End Talent Acquisition

  • Manage full lifecycle recruitment for WSC, GSM, and other business units, including job requisition, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
  • Ensure a positive, consistent, and compliant candidate experience across all stages.
  • Partner with People to execute recruitment transactions accurately in the HRIS and maintain proper records.
  • Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates while adhering to standardized Shared Services processes.

2. Talent Attraction & Employer Branding

  • Collaborate with the People Business Partner to design and implement talent attraction strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Leverage social media, job boards, and professional networks (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.) to strengthen the employer brand.
  • Build and maintain a pipeline of potential candidates for critical roles across business units.
  • Support standardized recruitment and employer branding processes within the organization.

3. Stakeholder Partnership & Consultation

  • Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and hiring managers on workforce needs, recruitment strategies, and talent initiatives.
  • Serve as a liaison between business units and People Operations team to ensure seamless execution of HR processes.
  • Provide guidance on interview processes, candidate evaluation, and employee experience initiatives.

4. Employee Engagement, Retention & Onboarding

  • Partner with People Operations team to execute onboarding programs consistently and efficiently.
  • Support employee engagement and retention initiatives, ensuring alignment with company policies and procedures.
  • Collect feedback, provide actionable insights, and implement programs that foster a positive employee experience.
  • Monitor new hire integration and engagement during the initial months of employment.

5. Analytics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

  • Track, analyze, and report recruitment and HR metrics (e.g., time to hire, time to fill, source effectiveness, candidate and employee experience).
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency across Shared Services HR workflows.
  • Recommend and implement improvements to recruitment, onboarding, and employee experience processes.
  • Stay current on HR trends, tools, and best practices to ensure Shared Services delivers a high-quality HR experience.
     

What we're looking for:

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources, with focus on recruitment, employee engagement, and retention.
  • Demonstrated expertise in full lifecycle recruiting, employer branding, and talent attraction strategies.
  • Experience leveraging social media and digital platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.) to attract candidates and build pipelines.
  • Experience analyzing recruitment metrics and providing actionable insights.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and a creative problem solver.
  • Ability to build relationships and effectively partner with stakeholders across all levels.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications; knowledge of Tableau, Power BI or other data visualization tools is an advantage.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive results and improve processes.
  • Strategic thinking with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
     

Location: Times Plaza Building, U.N. Avenue corner Taft Avenue, Manila

Work Set up: Work Hybrid upon regularization.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent


At Wrist, we are committed to cultivating a culture of belonging where every individual feels seen, valued, and respected.

As a global company, we aim to reflect the communities we are part of, believing that our strength comes from diverse perspectives, experiences, and the unique contributions each person offers.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, and we are dedicated to maintaining a recruitment process that is inclusive, fair, and respectful.

By fostering a supportive workplace culture rooted in belonging, we lay the foundation for meaningful collaboration and shared success.