HR Business Partner Manager - Manila based

META Advisory Partners; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm seeks an HR Business Partner Manager based in Manila. This role is crucial for supporting a large international conglomerate in establishing operations in the Philippines. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of HRBP experience, strong expertise in local labor laws, and a strategic mindset to align HR initiatives with business goals. Responsibilities include talent acquisition, employee relations, and policy development as the company grows. Start date in Q1 2026.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of HRBP experience in reputed organizations in the Philippines.
• Deep expertise in Philippines Labor Law and local HR best practices.
• Proven track record in managing HR for large-scale operations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to design and implement HR strategies.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment and headcount planning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee grievances.
• Labor Law Compliance: Ensure HR policies and contracts align with Philippines Labor Laws (DOLE).
• Policy Development: Localize HR handbooks, compensation structures, and benefit programs.
• Culture & Engagement: Drive a high-performance culture and maintain retention during ramp-up.

Skills

Experience as an HRBP

Expertise in Philippines Labor Law

Stakeholder management

Exceptional communication skills

Talent acquisition planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or related field

Job description

HR Business Partner Manager - Manila based

META Advisory Partners

Negotiable

On-site - Manila 5-10 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Job Description

HIRING alert! HR Business Partner – Manila, Philippines

We are looking for a seasoned HR professional to support a large international conglomerate as they set up large-scale operations in the Philippines. This is a high-growth role for an HRBP who excels at building organizational structures from the ground up.

As a strategic partner to the leadership team, you will be responsible for aligning human resources initiatives with business objectives while ensuring full compliance with local labor standards during this critical expansion phase.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with business leaders to design and implement HR strategies that support large-scale operational setup.

Talent Acquisition: Lead end-to-end recruitment and headcount planning to meet aggressive growth targets.

Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee grievances, performance management, and disciplinary actions.

Labor Law Compliance: Ensure all HR policies, contracts, and practices are strictly aligned with Philippines Labor Laws (DOLE).

Policy Development: Create and localize HR handbooks, compensation structures, and benefit programs for the new workforce.

Culture & Engagement: Drive initiatives to build a high-performance culture and maintain high employee retention during the ramp-up.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 6–10 years of experience as an HRBP within reputed organizations in the Philippines.
• Deep expertise in Philippines Labor Law and local HR best practices.
• Proven track record in managing HR for large-scale operations or startup environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a related field.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS (Please read carefully):

Location: Must be currently based and working in the Philippines.

Constraint: Overseas candidates will NOT be shortlisted. Please only apply if you meet the local residency and experience specs.

Start Date: Q1 2026.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Updated CV
• Current Salary (in PHP)
• Earliest Availability / Notice Period