Employee Relations Specialist

Gothong Southern Careers; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Gothong Southern Careers in the Philippines seeks an HR Employee Relations Senior Management Trainee to support employee relations programs, disciplinary processes, and engagement initiatives, ensuring due process and compliance with labor laws.

You will assist with hearings, counseling, documentation, and reporting, coordinating with stakeholders to foster a positive, fair, and productive workplace.

Bachelor’s degree in HRM or related field preferred; training in labor relations is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HRM, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in HR, especially employee relations, case management, or engagement.
• Knowledge of Philippine labor laws and due process.
• Training or certifications in HR or labor relations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of employee relations programs and initiatives.
• Assist in handling employee concerns, case management activities, and administrative disciplinary processes.
• Assist with administrative hearings, employee counseling, and proper documentation of cases.
• Help ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws, labor standards, policies, and due process.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives that promote a positive, healthy, and productive workplace.
• Coordinate employee relations programs with stakeholders.
• Handle confidential employee matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Prepare reports, maintain accurate case records, and support data analysis.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM / Psychology / Business Administration

Job description

About the role

The HR Employee Relations Senior Management Trainee supports the implementation of employee relations programs, administrative disciplinary processes, and employee engagement initiatives. This role contributes to a positive, healthy, and productive workplace by assisting with employee concerns, administrative hearings, counseling, compliance with Philippine labor laws, and the application of due process.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of employee relations programs and initiatives.
• Assist in handling employee concerns, case management activities, and administrative disciplinary processes.
• Assist with administrative hearings, employee counseling, and the proper documentation of employee relations cases.
• Help ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws, labor standards, company policies, and due process requirements.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives that promote a positive, healthy, and productive workplace.
• Coordinate employee relations programs with relevant stakeholders.
• Handle confidential employee matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Prepare reports, maintain accurate case records, and support the analysis of employee relations data.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in Human Resources, particularly in employee relations, case management, or employee engagement, is preferred.
• Training in Labor Relations, Labor Standards, Administrative Case Handling, or Employee Engagement is an advantage.
• Preferred certifications or training in Human Resource Management or Labor Relations.
• Knowledge of Philippine labor laws and due process.
• Strong communication, documentation, analytical, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee matters and coordinate employee relations programs.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to fair and consistent employee relations practices.