Country HR Responsible, Philippines

Grundfos; Pasig; Hybrid; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours & home working

Annual bonuses & health insurance

Retirement benefit

Volunteer leave

Structured development programmes

Job summary

Grundfos Philippines is seeking a seasoned HR professional to shape the people agenda for our country operation. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to design and drive country-level HR strategies, policies, and operations that foster a unified Grundfos culture.

You will lead compliance, employee relations, and a high-quality HR experience across the Philippines, partnering with the Country Director and cross-functional teams to support business growth and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Legal Management, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive HR experience with responsibility for HR operations, employee relations, compliance, compensation & benefits, and payroll coordination.
• Strong working knowledge of Philippine labor and employment law, statutory requirements, due process, and local HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and coordinate country-level HR policies and processes aligned with global Grundfos guidelines and Philippine labor law.
• Lead employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary cases, due process, and labor disputes with internal/external counsel.
• Ensure full compliance with Philippine labor laws and readiness for HR audits, overseeing legal cases and costs.
• Oversee transactional HR services: benefits, onboarding, offboarding, employee movements, and reporting; coordinate with TA, Payroll, Rewards, HRBPs.
• Deploy global HR initiatives on wellbeing, employer branding, inclusion, and culture; act as go-to for Group programs.
• Drive continuous improvement of local HR processes and balance local business needs with the global HR delivery model.

Skills

HR generalist

Labor law knowledge

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree in HR or related discipline

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Are you a seasoned HR professional ready to shape the people agenda for an entire country operation, combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new Country HR Responsible, Philippines, you'll be designing and driving country-level HR strategies, policies, and operations that ensure a unified One Grundfos culture across our Philippines organization.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Philippines Country HR team, you'll create impact by ensuring compliance, strengthening employee relations, and enabling a consistent, high-quality HR experience that supports our people and business growth in the Philippines.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Partner with the Country Director and Country Forum to design, implement, and coordinate local HR policies and processes aligned with global Grundfos guidelines, Philippine labor law, and regulatory requirements
• Lead employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary cases, due process, and sensitive employment issues, coordinating with internal and external legal counsel on labor complaints and disputes
• Ensure full compliance with Philippine labor laws, statutory requirements, and readiness for internal and external HR audits, while maintaining oversight of legal cases and related costs
• Oversee transactional HR services covering benefits, onboarding, offboarding, employee movements, and compliance reporting. Allocate and supervise tasks within the local HR team and collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Rewards, HRBPs, and other HR teams
• Deploy global HR initiatives related to employee wellbeing, employer branding, and culture, diversity, equity and inclusion, acting as the country go-to person for Group programs
• Drive continuous improvement of local HR processes and serve as an ambassador for the global HR delivery model while balancing local business needs

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you're a confident, hands-on HR generalist with deep expertise in Philippine labor law, a track record of building compliant HR frameworks, and the ability to influence across a matrixed organization while staying close to operational detail. We'd also expect that you are/have:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Legal Management, or a related field
• At least 10 years of progressive HR experience with substantial responsibility for HR operations, employee relations, compliance, compensation and benefits, and payroll coordination
• Strong working knowledge of Philippine labor and employment law, statutory requirements, due process, and current local HR practices
• Experience working in a multinational, matrixed organization supported by shared-service teams and Centers of Excellence

It's a plus if you also have:

• A relevant master's degree in HR, business, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience developing and improving country-level HR policies, processes, and controls
• Hands-on experience with HR information systems, employee data reporting, and workflow tools

Why you'll love working here

Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance, retirement benefit, and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering.
• On-demand training and structured development programmes to support your growth.

Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)

Job Location: Pasig City, National Capital Region, Philippines

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.