Employee Relations Section Manager

Lennor Group; Cavite City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennor Metier seeks an experienced Head of Employee Relations to lead the ER function in a manufacturing environment in Cavite, Philippines. You will resolve complex employee concerns, oversee investigations, and ensure due process and regulatory compliance under the Philippine Labor Code.

You will develop policies, lead risk mitigation, train the ER team, report to management, and partner with HR, Legal, and Operations to align workforce practices with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive HR experience with 7+ in ER/labor relations.
• Experience in manufacturing or complex industrial environments.
• Knowledge of Philippine Labor Code and DOLE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Employee Relations function, ensuring fair resolutions.
• Guide on complex ER matters, ensuring due process and labor law compliance.
• Develop policies, handbook, disciplinary guidelines, and code of conduct.
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, and operations on employee matters.
• Lead ER team, set performance standards, and oversee governance.
• Prepare ER reports and risk assessments for management.

Skills

Employee relations leadership

Labor law compliance

Workplace investigations

Disciplinary actions

Policy implementation

Stakeholder coordination

People management

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Location: Rosario, Cavite

Work Setup: Onsite

Compensation Flexibility: Open to negotiation for highly qualified candidates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee the Employee Relations (ER) function, ensuring consistent, fair, and timely resolution of employee concerns, grievances, workplace investigations, and disciplinary cases.
• Provide guidance and oversight on complex, sensitive, and high-risk employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with company policies, due process requirements, and applicable labor laws.
• Develop, review, and implement employee relations policies, disciplinary guidelines, the employee handbook, and code of conduct.
• Ensure compliance with the Philippine Labor Code, DOLE regulations, applicable labor jurisprudence, and other relevant employment regulations.
• Identify and mitigate labor-related risks, providing strategic recommendations to senior management on employee concerns, workforce issues, and potential labor disputes.
• Partner with HR, Legal, Operations, and department leaders to address complex employee matters and support organizational initiatives.
• Analyze employee relations trends, grievance patterns, disciplinary cases, and engagement data to identify systemic issues and recommend preventive measures.
• Lead labor compliance audits, internal governance reviews, and initiatives to strengthen ER processes and documentation standards.
• Oversee the development and delivery of training programs on labor compliance, disciplinary procedures, conflict resolution, and employee relations best practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop the ER team, establishing performance standards, accountability measures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present ER reports, risk assessments, and recommendations to management to support informed decision-making.
• Promote a fair, ethical, and accountable workplace culture through effective employee relations strategies and consistent policy implementation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, Legal Management, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive HR experience, with a minimum of 7 years specializing in employee relations or labor relations.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, or similarly complex industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience in leading employee relations operations, managing complex cases, and providing guidance on disciplinary actions and workplace investigations.
• Strong knowledge of the Philippine Labor Code, DOLE regulations, labor jurisprudence, due process requirements, and disciplinary procedures.
• Experience in policy implementation, labor compliance, employee grievance management, and labor risk mitigation.
• Proven ability to advise management on sensitive employee matters and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including team supervision, coaching, performance management, and stakeholder coordination.

ABOUT LENNOR METIER

Lennor Metier is a specialized executive search and professional recruitment firm helping organizations hire leadership, finance, accounting, human resources, sales, marketing, supply chain, operations, and business-critical talent.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Lennor Metier is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration based on their qualifications, experience, capabilities, and business requirements.

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