Springboard Philippines

Springboard Philippines is a Manila-based outsourcing and staffing firm founded by Jake Ervin Jonathan Go, a tech leader and De La Salle University professor. The company specializes in recruitment, HR solutions, digital marketing, and technology outsourcing, positioning itself as a talent bridge between Filipino workers and global clients. On its website, Springboard claims clients can "cut talent costs by 70%" or save "up to 90% of labor costs," though these figures lack substantiation in the source material.

The firm operates from its headquarters at 2F Esther Building, 1945 Taft Avenue, Manila, with office hours Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM. Leadership includes Rey Quiason as Head of Business Development (with over 20 years in marketing and business development across telecom, FMCG, retail, finance, and pharma) and Melody De Leon as Activations Manager, bringing experience in global talent acquisition.

Services and capabilities

Springboard's service menu spans HR outsourcing, recruitment, and tech services. On the talent side, the company offers executive search, headhunter support, volume placement (high-volume hiring for seasonal or expansion needs), and job fair event development. The recruitment division specializes in technology, finance, manufacturing, and retail positions. For job fairs, Springboard partners with communities, local government units, and private institutions to organize seminars, resume building workshops, and on-site interviews.

On the operational side, Springboard offers recruitment process outsourcing (full HR and recruitment department outsourcing) and staff leasing/augmentation. The company also lists payroll outsourcing, accounting outsourcing, and customer/technical service support. Its service catalog includes several proprietary systems: Aria (HRIS), ProsPEC (real estate management), a warehouse management system, Pillar (hotel management), and a marine management ERP. Springboard also offers AI solutions branded as Senti AI.

Digital marketing services include marketing consultancy, SEO, and social media marketing. Web and mobile development are available, along with Philippines company setup assistance.

Notable work

The source includes four client testimonials by name. Complink (Philippines) credits Springboard with providing "exceptional digital marketing services that made us relevant to a significant chunk of a market we didn't know existed." OurBigDay (Hong Kong) states "I didn't have to think about anything with regards to HR and recruitment. Springboard made it look so easy!" XIZI Industrial Distributors (China) noted finding reliable software developers was difficult until Springboard, describing the firm as one of few software companies to trust. Tienou Corporation (China) praised the team as "easy to work with," "very fast in delivering output," and effective at both recruitment and customer service support.

Beyond testimonials, the source offers no case studies, project descriptions, or measurable outcomes. Clients span startups to enterprises across Philippines, Hong Kong, and China, but no specific project details are disclosed.

How they work

Springboard positions itself as a full-service outsourcing provider handling talent sourcing through final placement and ongoing HR management. For executive search, the company states it uses "an extensive network and in-depth industry knowledge" to match executives to organizational culture and leadership needs. For high-volume placement, it employs "mass sourcing and screening" to fill multiple positions quickly. The firm emphasizes avoiding "the pitfalls of improper hiring that can disrupt your company's culture and growth trajectory." Specific pricing, contract terms, and engagement model details are not disclosed in the source material.