Local HR Coordinator

As part of its international expansion, AES is looking for a Local HR Coordinator based in Manila, Philippines .

AES specializes in the maintenance, repair, and operational support of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for airlines and airport operators. Our mission is to deliver reliable, safe and high-quality maintenance services that ensure operational continuity for our customers across airports worldwide.

Following the launch of a major long-term contract in the Philippines, we are creating a new HR position to support the rapid growth of our local operations.

Reporting operationally to the Operations Manager – Philippines and functionally to the Regional HR Director , you will be the local HR point of contact, supporting both employees and management across the full employee lifecycle. You will play a key role in attracting talent, ensuring compliant HR administration, coordinating payroll activities with our external provider, and contributing to the development of a positive employee experience.

This position offers the opportunity to build and structure local HR practices within a growing international organization while working closely with operational teams and regional HR leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full recruitment process for local positions, from sourcing to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and define recruitment strategies.
• Draft and publish job advertisements across relevant recruitment platforms.
• Screen applications, conduct initial interviews and coordinate recruitment processes with operational managers.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Develop relationships with local recruitment agencies, universities and employment partners.
• Support the successful integration of new employees through effective onboarding.

HR Administration

• Prepare employment contracts and HR documentation in compliance with Philippine labour legislation.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.
• Monitor probation periods, contract renewals and mandatory documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal HR policies and local statutory requirements.
• Act as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR-related matters.
• Support employee relations while promoting a positive working environment.

Payroll & Benefits Coordination

• Collect, verify and consolidate payroll information, including attendance, overtime, leave and employee changes.
• Act as the primary liaison with the external payroll provider.
• Review payroll data to ensure accuracy prior to salary processing.
• Coordinate employee benefits administration and enrolment.
• Support compliance with statutory contributions and local reporting obligations.
• Respond to employee enquiries relating to payroll and benefits.

HR Business Support

• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to local management.
• Assist with workforce planning activities supporting business growth.
• Prepare HR reports and monitor key HR indicators.
• Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of HR processes and tools.
• Support employee engagement, retention and development initiatives.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive and high-performance workplace culture.

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist or HR Coordinator position.
• Proven experience in recruitment and HR administration.
• Experience coordinating payroll with an external provider is highly desirable.
• Previous experience within an international, fast-growing or multicultural environment would be an advantage.
• Good understanding of Philippine labour legislation and HR best practices.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related discipline.

Skills

• Strong recruitment and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive, solution-oriented and adaptable mindset.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with international teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with HRIS systems is an asset.

Languages

• Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Native or fluent Filipino/Tagalog.