HR Manager

The HR Manager will overseehuman resources practices and operations for our Manila office serving as the local HRleaderand a key partner to business leaders. This roleis responsible forimplementing and localizing global HR programs while building foundational processes and ensuring compliance with Philippines labor law. As a newer office in a growth phase this position requires an entrepreneurial mindset strong execution capabilities and the ability to work independently with high autonomy. We are looking for a highly motivated individual whothrivesin a dynamic global environmentpossessessolid problem-solving capabilities and maintains confidentiality with sensitive information.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as a partner and trusted advisor toleaderswith Manila-based employees playing a critical role in enhancing their leadership effectiveness and supporting business objectives

• Implement and localize people-related strategies and global HR programs to fit the Philippines contextidentifyinggaps and creating processes that align with organizationalobjectivesand local requirements

• Develop strong relationships with business clients and support managers in the application of HR policies and procedures employment law and HR best practice

• Act as the HR subject matter expert and point of contact for the Manila office providing guidance on all HR matters and building credibility across all departments

• Provide insightful data and analytics to guide decision-making and deliver proactive solutions to business challenges

• Collaborate closely withHR Centers of Excellence (Benefits Payroll Talent Acquisition Learning & Development) to ensure successful execution of inclusive global HR programs while adapting for local needs

• Participate in global project teams on HR initiatives while leading local implementation efforts in Manila

• Own Philippines HR operations including payroll preparation and processingfacilitatingpay change requests managing onboarding and offboarding processes and ensuring in-office compliance

• Act as the primary point of contact for employee grievances conflicts and employee relations matters; conduct workplace investigations work towards effective solutions and promote a healthy workplace environment

• Partner with US-based Benefits team to support employee benefits programs and serve as local point of contact for benefits inquiries and administration

• Ensure full compliance with all Philippines labor laws DOLE regulations and local employment requirements including but not limitedto:13th month pay separation pay government reporting and employment standards

• Identifytraining needs coordinate with global Learning & Development team and organize local training programs to enhance employee skills

• Assistin the development implementation and management of company policies and procedures ensuring alignment with both global standards and local legal requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Psychology or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

• 5-8 years of progressive human resources experience withsignificant experienceworking in the Philippines

• Experience working for global preferably US-headquartered companies

Required Skills/Abilities

• Extensive knowledge and practical application of Philippines labor law and employment regulations including DOLE compliance employment standards termination procedures and statutory benefits

• Proven experience handling employee relations matters in the Philippines** including conflict resolution disciplinary processes workplace investigations and grievance management

• Experience working in a global/matrix organization and collaborating effectively across time zones with international teams

• Working knowledge of HRIS and applicant tracking systems

• Strong understanding of general human resources practices policies and procedures including experience across recruiting operations employee relations and learning & development

• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability toidentifygaps build processes from the ground up and work autonomously with minimal supervision

• Excellent interpersonal negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to communicate clearly with diverse groups of people across cultures

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze data to make informed decisions

• Ability to influence and lead without formal authority; executive presence and credibility

• Comfort working in ambiguity and building infrastructure in a growing office environment

• Must uphold a strict level of confidentiality anddemonstrateethics and integrity

Work Environment

• This joboperates4 days per week in the Manila office

• Standard working hours align with Philippines business hours; flexibilityto work at least one day per week on a later shift to collaborate with US-based teams and leadership

• This role reports directly to the Director of HR Business Partners (US-based) and requires comfort working independently whilemaintainingstrong communicationacross distance