HR Business Partner

Sunpride Foods, Inc.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Medical insurance

Life insurance

Sick Leave convertible to cash

Free shuttle service

Longevity pay

Birthday Token

Employee Engagement activities

10% Employee discount

Job summary

Sunpride Foods, Inc. is looking for an HR Business Partner (HRBP) to align business objectives with employees and management. This role involves strategic consulting and acting as a change agent while ensuring HR strategies support business growth.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, have over 3 years of HR experience, and be proficient in HR Information Systems. Responsibilities include managing employee relations and supporting performance management

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2–3 years in HR Business Partner or Generalist role.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or equivalent HR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to develop tailored HR strategies.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Support performance management processes and talent planning.
• Lead change management initiatives and training needs assessments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.

Skills

Employee relations

Organizational dynamics

HR Information Systems

Mediation skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Master’s/MBA preferred

Tools

HR Information Systems (HRIS)

Job description

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Free Medical insurance including dependents (upon regularization)

• Life insurance (upon regularization)

• Sick Leave convertible to cash & Vacation Leave pro-rated upon regularization

• Free shuttle service

• Longevity pay

• Birthday Token

• Employee Engagement activities

• Employee discount (10%) on all employee SFI outlet stores

Job Summary

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) aligns business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. Serving as a strategic consultant to leadership, the HRBP acts as a change agent and employee champion, ensuring HR strategies directly support overall business growth and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Business Alignment & Consultation

• Partner with senior leadership and department heads to understand business goals and develop tailored HR strategies.

• Analyze workforce trends and metrics to guide data-driven decision-making and performance improvements.

• Identify human capital needs and provide guidance on organizational design, restructuring, and workforce planning.

2. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues through fair, thorough, and objective investigations.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and staff, fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

• Implement employee engagement, retention, and recognition initiatives to improve morale and workplace culture.

3. Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Support line management in evaluating team performance, identifying high-potential talent, and planning for succession.

• Drive performance management processes (goal setting, mid-year reviews, annual evaluations, and performance improvement plans).

• Partner with talent acquisition teams to ensure recruitment strategies align with future business capabilities.

4. Change Management & Organizational Development

• Lead change management initiatives to support business transformation, growth, or operational shifts.

• Identify training needs for business units and partner with L&D teams to deliver effective management and leadership development.

• Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles across all HR policies and business unit practices.

5. HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and industry regulations.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks.

• Collaborate with HR sub-functions (Payroll, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition) to ensure seamless delivery of HR services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2–3 years in an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist role supporting business leaders.

• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or equivalent HR certification is a plus.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Deep understanding of business operations, financial metrics, and organizational dynamics.

• Strong working knowledge of employment laws, compliance standards, and employee relations best practices.

• Proficiency in HR Information Systems (HRIS) and the ability to interpret HR metrics.

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Soft Skills

• Proven ability to build trust and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

• High emotional intelligence (EQ) with strong mediation and decision-making skills.

• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.