Head of Organizational Development & HR Business Partner

Standard Group; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Group is seeking a strategic and people-oriented Head of Organizational Development & HR Business Partnering to lead organizational development, employee engagement, performance management, succession planning, and HR business partnering across its restaurant operations and shared services in the Philippines.

The role collaborates with business leaders to strengthen organizational effectiveness, build a sustainable talent pipeline, and ensure people strategies align with aggressive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, HR, or related field.
• 15+ years HR experience with 5+ years in senior HR leadership or HRBP role.
• Experience developing organizational structures, job designs, and workforce planning.
• Proven track record in succession planning, talent management, and leadership development.
• Experience implementing performance management systems and KPI frameworks.
• Experience across multi-site organizations; preferably in QSR, retail, hospitality, or FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement employee engagement strategies across stores and shared services.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of performance management framework; cascade objectives and targets.
• Partner with business leaders to align people strategies with operational requirements and organizational needs.
• Lead organizational development initiatives and change management programs; strengthen leadership capabilities.
• Develop HR frameworks, policies, and systems to support business growth; monitor attrition and retention efforts.
• Identify critical leadership positions and develop succession plans; oversee Management Trainee programs.

Skills

Organizational development

Employee engagement

Performance management

Succession planning

Talent management

Leadership development

HR business partnering

Change management

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Standard Group is looking for a strategic and people-orientedHead of Organizational Development & HR Business Partnering to lead organizational development, employee engagement, performance management, succession planning, and HR business partnering across its restaurant operations and shared services.

This role will work closely with business leaders to strengthen organizational effectiveness, build a sustainable talent pipeline, improve employee engagement, and ensure that people strategies are aligned with the company's business objectives and expansion plans.

The successful candidate will drive organizational transformation while developing a high-performing workforce and future leaders across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Employee Engagement & Organizational Culture

• Develop and implement employee engagement strategies across stores and shared services.
• Establish regular engagement activities, including town halls, employee forums, and leadership communication sessions.
• Monitor employee engagement results and drive action plans to address organizational concerns.
• Lead the rollout and institutionalization of the company's Vision, Mission, and Values (VMV).

B. Performance Management

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the company's performance management framework.
• Cascade organizational objectives and 3+1 performance targets across the organization.
• Oversee Performance Development Plans (PDPs) and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Coach leaders and managers on performance management, goal setting, and employee development.
• Develop and institutionalize succession planning and talent assessment frameworks.
• Identify Most Valuable Roles (MVRs) and develop successors for critical leadership positions.
• Establish career development and retention programs for high-potential employees.
• Lead talent development initiatives, including Management Trainee programs.

C. HR Business Partnering

• Partner with business leaders to align people strategies with operational and organizational requirements.
• Provide strategic HR support on organizational design, workforce planning, talent development, and employee relations.
• Strengthen HR business partnering capabilities across business units.
• Drive people initiatives that improve retention, organizational effectiveness, and leadership capability.

D. Organizational Development & Transformation

• Lead organizational development initiatives and change management programs.
• Strengthen leadership capabilities and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop HR frameworks, policies, and systems that support business growth.
• Monitor workforce attrition and implement targeted retention strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of HR experience, with 5 years in a senior HR leadership or HR Business Partnering role.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing organizational structures, job designs, and workforce planning.
• Strong background in developing succession planning, talent management, and leadership development programs.
• Hands-on experience in implementing performance management systems, KPI setting, and performance evaluation frameworks.
• Experience in developing career paths, competency frameworks, and employee development programs.
• Proven track record in leading organizational restructuring, change management, and culture transformation projects.
• Experience in designing and implementing employee engagement and retention programs.
• Ability to partner with senior management and translate business goals into effective HR strategies.
• Experience managing HR initiatives across multi-site organizations, preferably in QSR, retail, hospitality, or FMCG.