HR Business Partner

Our Clients; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients in Cebu City, Philippines is seeking an HR Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to business leaders, guiding talent management, performance, and employee relations to support organizational goals. You will drive workforce planning, organizational development, and engagement initiatives while ensuring compliance with Philippine labor laws.

The role requires 5–8 years of HR experience, including partner or generalist exposure, and a strong background in HR policies, labor law

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive HR experience, including 2-3 years as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, HR Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of the Philippine Labor Code and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand workforce needs and provide strategic HR support.
• Align HR initiatives with business objectives to improve organizational effectiveness and employee performance.
• Provide guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategies.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and career development.
• Partner with managers to implement performance management processes and talent reviews.
• Identify learning and development opportunities to strengthen organizational capability.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee relations matters.
• Handle employee concerns, investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution in accordance with company policies and labor laws.
• Promote a positive employee experience and healthy workplace culture.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and organizational development programs.
• Support change management initiatives and organizational transformation projects.
• Monitor employee engagement trends and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and HR procedures.
• Support the implementation of HR policies and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Coordinate with Payroll, Compensation & Benefits, and other HR functions to ensure seamless employee support.
• Analyze HR metrics, including turnover, absenteeism, hiring, and employee engagement.
• Prepare HR reports and provide insights to support management decision-making.
• Recommend HR process improvements based on workforce analytics.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Problem-solving

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

The HR Business Partner will be serving as a strategic partner to business leaders by providing HR guidance and solutions that support organizational goals and operational performance. This role is responsible for driving key people initiatives across talent management, employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, organizational development, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand workforce needs and provide strategic HR support.
• Align HR initiatives with business objectives to improve organizational effectiveness and employee performance.
• Provide guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategies.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and career development.
• Partner with managers to implement performance management processes and talent reviews.
• Identify learning and development opportunities to strengthen organizational capability.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee relations matters.
• Handle employee concerns, investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution in accordance with company policies and labor laws.
• Promote a positive employee experience and healthy workplace culture.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and organizational development programs.
• Support change management initiatives and organizational transformation projects.
• Monitor employee engagement trends and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and HR procedures.
• Support the implementation of HR policies and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Coordinate with Payroll, Compensation & Benefits, and other HR functions to ensure seamless employee support.
• Analyze HR metrics, including turnover, absenteeism, hiring, and employee engagement.
• Prepare HR reports and provide insights to support management decision-making.
• Recommend HR process improvements based on workforce analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5-8 years of progressive HR experience, with a minimum of 2-3 years as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist supporting business units.
• Strong background in employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and talent management.
• Knowledge of the Philippine Labor Code and HR best practices.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications.