HR C&B Specialist - Japan

Keywords Studios Plc; Pasig; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work certification

Annual Wellness Subsidy

Birthday Leave

Wellbeing Leave

HMO and Life Insurance

Job summary

Keywords Studios Plc invites an HR Generalist to join a global team in the Philippines. The role focuses on Compensation & Benefits operations while contributing to Talent Management initiatives, ensuring compliant, efficient HR processes and a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities include supporting compensation program design, salary benchmarking, benefits administration, payroll-related tasks, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in HR, preferably in Compensation & Benefits or a generalist role.
• Hands-on payroll, timekeeping, and HR operations.
• Experience in data collection, reporting, and analysis.
• Prior experience in a multinational or global organization is preferred.
• Proven ability to engage and communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of compensation programs by Global Rewards Team to ensure market competitiveness.
• Involved in salary benchmarking exercises and labor market surveys to determine prevailing pay practices.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health initiatives, insurance, and wellness activities.
• Support / Assist monthly payroll-related processes, time keeping / attendance tracking.
• Respond to employee queries related to compensation and benefits in a timely manner.
• Assist in updating and implementing C&B policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit regular C&B reports and support audits by providing required documentation.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
• Support government-related submissions (e.g., maternity, paternity, and other statutory leave claims).
• Stay updated on market trends and HR best practices.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned from time to time.

Skills

Payroll

Timekeeping

HR operations

Compensation & Benefits

Data reporting

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

The HR Generalist will support a broad range of human resources functions, with a primary focus on Compensation & Benefits operations while also contributing to Talent Management initiatives. This role works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient HR processes, compliance with local regulations, and a positive employee experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of compensation programs by Global Rewards Team to ensure market competitiveness.
• Involved in salary benchmarking exercises and labor market surveys to determine prevailing pay practices.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health initiatives, insurance, and wellness activities.
• Support / Assist monthly payroll-related processes, time keeping / attendance tracking.
• Respond to employee queries related to compensation and benefits in a timely manner.
• Assist in updating and implementing C&B policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit regular C&B reports and support audits by providing required documentation.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
• Support government-related submissions (e.g., maternity, paternity, and other statutory leave claims).
• Stay updated on market trends and HR best practices.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in HR, preferably in Compensation & Benefits or a generalist role.
• Hands-on experience in payroll, timekeeping, and HR operations.
• Experience in data collection, reporting, and analysis.
• Prior experience in a multinational or global organization is preferred.
• Proven ability to engage and communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft applications and other database application programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HR systems/databases (Workday).
• Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English (spoken and written).

Behavioural Skills

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle data accurately.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work across all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Great Place to Work certified
• Annual Wellness Subsidy
• Birthday Leave
• Wellbeing Leave
• HMO and Life Insurance