HR Lead

Manila Recruitment

Experienced HR Lead overseeing employee lifecycle and strategic HR initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Passionate about building a high-performing workplace that supports employees and clients.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Philippine labor laws, and maintaining HR Information Systems (HRIS) for accurate employee data management. Proven ability to lead employee engagement initiatives and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.

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Employee Lifecycle ManagementPhilippine Labor Laws ComplianceHR Information Systems (HRIS)Employee Engagement InitiativesHuman Resources Certification

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Hard Skills

RecruitmentOnboardingPerformance ManagementCompensation AdministrationBenefits AdministrationLeave ManagementHR Policies DevelopmentWorkforce Metrics AnalysisProcess ImprovementData Analysis

Soft Skills

CoachingGuidanceCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Human Resources Certification

Industry Keywords

DOLE RegulationsEmployee RelationsOperational EfficiencyHigh-Volume RecruitmentTargeted Recruitment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, and offboarding.
Ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws, DOLE regulations, and company policies.
Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, recruitment documentation, and HR files.
Build positive employee relations by providing coaching, guidance, and HR support to employees and clients.
Lead employee engagement, culture-building, and retention initiatives.
Oversee compensation, benefits administration, leave management, and timekeeping in collaboration with Payroll and Finance.
Provide HR guidance to clients on HR policies, leave administration, and workforce processes.
Manage and maintain HR Information Systems (HRIS) and ensure employee data accuracy and confidentiality.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Prepare HR reports, workforce metrics, and analytics to support business decisions.
Coordinate compliance audits, policy reviews, and document management.
Partner with Finance, IT, and Learning & Development teams to ensure seamless onboarding, offboarding, payroll, and employee support processes.
Collaborate with the Australian General Manager throughout the recruitment process, from client discovery through candidate offers and reference checks.
Support workforce planning, resource allocation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows through automation and process enhancements.
Support the CEO and General Manager on cross-functional initiatives involving HR, business operations, and organizational improvement.
Participate in projects that drive business growth, operational excellence, and employee experience.
Analytical thinker with the ability to translate data into operational insights

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree - Psychology, Business Administration, or related field with Human Resources certification
Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR, with at least 2 years in an associate or equivalent role
English fluency - Able to communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently in both spoken and written English.
Preference given to experience as in-house HR support for non-BPO companies
Exposure and experience with both high-volume recruitment but also targeted recruitment
Demonstrated recent experience involving frequent day-to-day interaction with staff or in a process- and admin-driven professional environment
Strong knowledge and working understanding of Philippine labor laws and DOLE are preferred