HR & Admin Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and business-oriented HR & Admin Manager to strengthen our HR function in the Philippines. Working closely with local management and International Headquarters, this role will support the effective management and continued development of our people practices across the Philippines, with particular focus on employee and labor relations, performance management, talent acquisition, payroll and statutory compliance, and day-to-day HR management.

The successful candidate will bring strong hands-on HR experience, sound judgment, and the ability to translate business and people needs into practical HR solutions.

This is an opportunity for an experienced HR professional to play an important role in strengthening local HR practices and supporting the continued development of the business in the Philippines.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and continuously strengthen local HR practices and processes in line with business needs and company requirements.
• Partner with country management and International Headquarters on key people matters, workforce priorities and organizational needs.
• Provide practical HR advice and recommendations to managers on employee and people-related matters.
• Manage employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary cases, performance concerns and other complex employee issues.
• Advise management on appropriate handling and documentation, ensuring consistency with Philippine labor requirements and company policies.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and relevant stakeholders on labor-related matters where required.
• Partner with management and department heads to translate business and role expectations into clear and measurable performance objectives.
• Implement and manage KPI, appraisal, performance review and Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) processes.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for key positions, working with hiring managers on job requirements, candidate assessment and selection.
• Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll calculations, including relevant employee changes, allowances and deductions, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline.
• At least 7 years of progressive HR experience, preferably with experience independently managing a local HR function or business unit.
• Strong hands-on experience in employee/labor relations and complex employee case handling.
• Practical experience in implementing performance management processes, including KPIs, appraisals and PIPs.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine labor regulations and local HR practices.
• Mature, hands-on and business-oriented, with the ability to work effectively with management and handle sensitive people matters independently.