GM, Employee Relations & Engagement

Atain; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Atain is seeking a General Manager – Employee Relations in the Philippines. This permanent, onsite role leads the ER function, ensuring compliance with labor laws, effective investigations, and active employee engagement.

You will partner with leaders to drive accountability, culture, and well-being across the organization. The role requires extensive HR leadership experience, expertise in labor relations, and the ability to influence senior management while upholding ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Master's degree or HR certification preferred.
• Minimum 20 years HR experience with Employee Relations focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the Employee Relations strategy aligned with business goals.
• Act as primary contact for complex ER matters, investigations, grievances.
• Guide leaders on policy interpretation and risk mitigation.
• Ensure consistent application of policies and Code of Conduct.
• Oversee disciplinary processes and case documentation.
• Design and implement employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Talent Acquisition, L&D, and HR teams.
• Lead performance management processes and coaching interventions.
• Analyze exit data and ER metrics for continuous improvement.
• Mentor HR team on ER best practices and case management.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor laws

Investigation

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Psychology, IR, Business

Master's degree or HR certification preferred

Job description

Atain is seeking a General Manager – Employee Relations in the Philippines. This permanent, onsite role leads the ER function, ensuring compliance with labor laws, effective investigations, and active employee engagement.

You will partner with leaders to drive accountability, culture, and well-being across the organization. The role requires extensive HR leadership experience, expertise in labor relations, and the ability to influence senior management while upholding ethical standards.