Australian HR Generalist | Onsite | Makati | Weekends Off | Up to PHP70K

Emapta; Makati; On-site; PHP 614,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO coverage

Competitive salary

Day shift

Weekends off

Makati location

Salary advance

Upskilling via Emapta Academy

Gym access

Lifestyle perks

Referral incentives

Company benefits

Annual leaves 20

Job summary

Emapta is seeking an Australian HR Generalist to support end-to-end HR for the Australian market from our Makati office. You will handle onboarding, employee relations, HR operations, compliance, and lifecycle management, ensuring accurate documentation and timely responses to inquiries.

The role requires 5+ years of AU HR experience, visa processing knowledge (Subclass 482/PR), and strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and SharePoint.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of end-to-end Australian HR experience.
• Hands-on onboarding, employee relations, HR operations, compliance, lifecycle management and offboarding.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and practices.
• Experience with Australian visa processing (Subclass 482 and PR).
• Proven AU-specific employee relations and compliance management.

Responsibilities

• Draft Australian employment agreements, variations, HR communications.
• Manage shared HR inboxes and resolve queries promptly.
• Oversee onboarding, hires, transfers, leaves, promotions and separations.
• Support AU compliance and internal policies in day-to-day operations.
• Maintain secure, compliant employee files and HR systems.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Onboarding

Employee relations

HR operations

Compliance

Employee lifecycle management

Offboarding

AU visa processing

MS Word, Excel

SharePoint

Microsoft Copilot (AI tools)

Communication

Tools

SharePoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Own End-to-End Australian HR Beyond Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

Strong people operations depend on HR expertise that understands both employees and the complexities of Australian employment. The Australian HR Generalist strengthens the entire employee lifecycle through informed employee relations, compliance, onboarding, and operational support that keeps people practices effective and dependable. Build a long-term global career with Emapta where five-plus years of end-to-end Australian HR experience creates meaningful business impact, backed by international exposure, career stability, continuous development, premium benefits, and a Top 1% employee experience for Top 1% talent.

Snapshot

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Setup: Onsite, Makati

Salary: Up to PHP 70,000

Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off

Benefits

• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Day Shift schedule
• Fixed weekends off
• Prime office location in Makati (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of end-to-end HR Generalist experience predominantly supporting the Australian market
• Hands-on experience across onboarding, employee relations, HR operations, compliance, employee lifecycle management, and offboarding
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, HR compliance requirements, and employment practices
• Experience managing employment contracts, HR documentation and correspondence, lifecycle changes, employee queries, and shared HR inboxes
• Experience with Australian visa processing and compliance, including Subclass 482 and/or Permanent Residency (PR) processes
• Proven ability to manage AU-specific employee relations, compliance, and HR operations beyond recruitment or talent acquisition
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint, including mail merges, VLOOKUPs, and PivotTables; familiarity with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot
• Strong communication, accuracy, organization, discretion, and ability to manage competing HR priorities
• Willing and able to work onsite in Makati

Responsibilities

• Draft Australian employment agreements, variations, HR correspondence, and employee documentation
• Manage shared HR inboxes and coordinate timely resolution of employee relations, HR, and stakeholder queries
• Administer end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, hires, transfers, promotions, leave changes, and separations
• Support AU employee relations, HR operations, and compliance matters in line with Australian employment practices and internal policies
• Maintain accurate, secure, and compliant employee files, HR systems, workflows, and records
• Prepare Subclass 482 and Permanent Residency visa documentation, coordinate with migration providers, and maintain compliance records
• Process HR invoices and support employee benefits, service recognition, tenure, travel, mobility, and relocation activities
• Produce HR reports, workforce data, and people metrics and improve templates, registers, and processes for greater compliance and efficiency
• Support HR projects, team initiatives, and broader end-to-end people operations

Join the Top 1% Talent. A Better Career. A Better Life.

Welcome to Emapta Philippines, where high-performing professionals build long-term global careers with leading international companies. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta delivers a workplace defined by stability, growth, and purpose. Here, your career moves forward with meaningful opportunities, world-class support, and a culture built for excellence.