HR & Administration Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced HR & Administration Manager to lead the full spectrum of human resources and administrative functions for a manufacturing organization based in Central Luzon. The role will serve as a key HR partner to the business, working closely with plant and senior management to ensure effective workforce planning, employee relations, talent acquisition, compliance, administration, and people development. The successful candidate will be both strategic and hands-on, with strong experience managing employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the overall HR and Administration function, including people management and day-to-day HR operations.
• Partner with management on workforce planning, manpower requirements, recruitment, and retention.
• Oversee employee relations, disciplinary and administrative cases, attendance, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Develop, implement, and improve HR policies, procedures, and people programs aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, statutory requirements, occupational health and safety regulations, and government requirements.
• Manage relationships with outsourced manpower agencies, service providers, and other external vendors.
• Oversee site administration and support services, including facilities, security, housekeeping, transportation, and other employee/site-related services.
• Drive training, capability development, employee welfare, and organizational development initiatives.
• Work with management to identify opportunities to improve employee productivity, workplace culture, and operational efficiency.
• Represent the organization in dealings with DOLE, local government units, regulatory agencies, and other external stakeholders.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8–10+ years of progressive HR and Administration experience, preferably with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Strong manufacturing experience required, preferably within a medium to large-scale manufacturing, plant, or industrial environment.
• Proven experience managing a team and leading HR/Admin functions.
• Strong hands-on experience in employee relations and labor relations, recruitment and workforce planning, performance management, compensation & benefits, HR policies and procedures, administrative and disciplinary case handling, timekeeping and attendance management, outsourced manpower management, training and development, health & safety compliance, facilities and site administration, and government and statutory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine labor regulations and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be based in or willing to work on-site in Central Luzon, particularly Pampanga or Bulacan.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team while working closely with senior management.