HR Department Head

Private Advertiser; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 1,674,000 - 2,567,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Metro Manila seeks an experienced HR Department Head to drive organizational effectiveness. This senior role leads talent acquisition, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, payroll, and labor relations to align HR with business objectives.

The incumbent will shape HR strategies, policies and programs, foster a high‑performing workforce, and uphold governance and compliance across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Industrial Psychology, Human Resource Management or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive HR experience covering all major HR functions.
• Strong leadership, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgment with confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of budgeting, governance, risk management, compliance, sustainability, and labor regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Talent Acquisition, workforce planning and build talent pipelines.
• Develop and manage Training & Development programs and budgets; evaluate effectiveness.
• Develop and implement Performance Management System aligned with goals.
• Maintain organizational structures, job descriptions and the Table of Organization.
• Develop and administer compensation and benefits programs; conduct salary reviews.
• Ensure payroll concerns and employee issues are resolved promptly.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and safety regulations; represent the company in labor proceedings.
• Lead employee discipline, performance counseling, and grievance resolution for supervisory and managerial employees.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Budgeting

Governance

Risk management

Labor regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Psychology

Master’s degree in Management or related field

Job description

Job Description

The HR Department Head drives organizational effectiveness by providing strategic leadership across talent acquisition, learning and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, payroll, employee and labor relations, and organizational development. The role ensures HR strategies, policies, and programs align with business objectives while fostering a high-performing and engaged workforce.

Duties and Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and workforce planning to attract and retain qualified talent.

• Manage sourcing strategies and build talent pipelines.

• Screen and endorse qualified candidates for hiring.

Training & Development

• Identify training needs through performance evaluations, coaching, and organizational requirements.

• Develop and manage training programs and budgets.

• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements.

• Develop and implement the Performance Management System aligned with organizational goals.

• Maintain organizational structures, job descriptions, and the Table of Organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Develop and administer competitive compensation and benefits programs.

• Conduct periodic salary reviews and recommend market-aligned salary structures.

• Ensure payroll concerns and employee issues are resolved promptly.

Labor Relations

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and occupational health and safety regulations.

• Represent the company in DOLE, SENA, and other labor-related proceedings as needed.

• Lead employee discipline, performance counseling, and grievance resolution for supervisory and managerial employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Industrial Psychology, Human Resource Management, or a related field; Master's degree in Psychology, Management, or a related discipline is preferred.

• At least 10 years of progressive HR experience covering all major HR functions.

• Strong leadership, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Sound judgment with a high level of confidentiality and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of budgeting, governance, risk management, compliance, sustainability, and labor regulations.