Head of HR Strategy & People Development

Private Advertiser; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Makati, Philippines seeks an HR Division Head to provide strategic leadership across talent acquisition, development, employee relations, compensation, payroll, and compliance. The role partners with senior management to align people strategies with business goals.

The position leads the HR department, builds consensus among stakeholders, and drives initiatives for a positive, productive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organisational Psychology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in human resources or a related role within a business organisation.
• Deep knowledge of HR principles, practices, regulations, labour laws, employment requirements, and compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the HR department and provide guidance on talent acquisition, employee relations, development, performance management, compensation, benefits, and compliance.
• Provide strategic input to senior management on HR and personnel matters.
• Develop and implement HR plans, systems, policies, and processes aligned with long-term business goals.
• Manage relationships with third-party HR agencies and cooperatives for smooth operations.
• Drive initiatives to strengthen workplace culture, engagement, retention, and productivity.
• Oversee talent acquisition, recruitment processes, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Develop workforce planning strategies addressing current and future staffing needs within cost targets.
• Establish training programs and development materials to support employee growth.
• Manage employee relations, policy communication, conflict resolution, investigations, and disputes.
• Design and oversee performance appraisal, competency evaluation, and feedback processes; align with rewards.
• Partner with leadership to develop pay philosophy, monitor market data, oversee payroll and leave administration.
• Design and implement competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain staff.
• Optimise HR technology to support transactions, service delivery, data security, and workforce decisions.
• Conduct audits of labour practices, update policies to comply with labour laws, and provide compliance training.
• Identify leadership roles for succession planning and create development plans to improve readiness.
• Monitor HR performance and ensure policy implementation across the organisation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

HR policy

Employee relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business / Organisational psychology

Job description

Private Advertiser in Makati, Philippines seeks an HR Division Head to provide strategic leadership across talent acquisition, development, employee relations, compensation, payroll, and compliance. The role partners with senior management to align people strategies with business goals.

The position leads the HR department, builds consensus among stakeholders, and drives initiatives for a positive, productive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.