Employee Relations

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Employee Relations Specialist to join our HR team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining a positive workplace culture, managing employee discipline, ensuring labor law compliance, and seamlessly handling payroll, timekeeping, and benefits administration.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare Notices to Explain (NTE), conduct administrative investigations, support hearings, and handle performance management (probationary evaluations, annual appraisals, PIPs)
• Assist with DOLE and NLRC pre-investigations
• Validate daily timekeeping (DTR), process attendance adjustments for payroll, and administer 13th-month pay, merit increases, and allowances
• Manage enrollments and claims for SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, HMO, and company leaves
• Handle government loans, SSS sick leave, and maternity/paternity compliance
• Spearhead employee engagement programs, wellness initiatives, and rewards/recognition schemes
• Support company health and safety programs
• Conduct random HR protocol audits, perform research on emerging labor legislation, and ensure total compliance with local employment standards

About you

• Background in an IT/Fintech Company or similar field
• Bachelor's/College Degree (preferably in Psychology, Human Resource Management, or equivalent)
• At least 2 years of progressive experience across various HR disciplines (Employee Relations, Labor Laws, Comp & Ben, Performance Management)
• Strong, practical knowledge of local labor laws, regulatory standards, and HR best practices
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
• Must be fit and willing to work fully onsite (and conduct occasional client site monitoring)