Head of HR
First Circle
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Taguig • 🇵🇭 Philippines
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Lead
About the role
- Report directly to Senior Leadership (ex-Uber, ex-BCG) with high exposure to the executive team, translating business strategy into clear, actionable people priorities.
- Upgrade and optimize HR systems and processes to enable scalable and efficient growth, while actively reinforcing and preserving company culture.
- Lead workforce planning and organizational design to ensure right capabilities and capacity.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on a variety of complex people matters, including performance management, grievance resolution, and employee relations.
- Design and deliver thoughtful programs across the employee lifecycle to strengthen employee engagement, retention, and overall employee experience.
- Oversee end-to-end HR operations in the Philippines, including policies, labor compliance, and compensation & benefits.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of progressive HR experience, ideally with proven leadership in fast-paced tech companies and through periods of significant growth (e.g. scaling headcount or expanding regional footprint).
- Well-versed across all HR functions, including strategy, operations, and talent management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to lead and influence across all levels of the organization.
- Skilled at handling sensitive employee matters with both care and objectivity.
- Strong understanding of the Philippines business landscape, labor environment, and culture.
Benefits
- Join a team with a deeply collaborative culture! Learn more here: https://www.firstcircle.ph/careers
- Hybrid work set-up: 2 days per week in our BGC office; remote the rest of the time.
- Additional perks & benefits including HMO coverage from month one, free catered lunches, MacBook Air provided, monthly fitness allowance, transportation & accommodation allowance, and more.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
HR systems optimizationworkforce planningorganizational designperformance managementgrievance resolutionemployee relationsemployee engagementretention strategiesHR operationslabor compliance
Soft skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadershipinfluencesensitivityobjectivity