HR Generalist, Philippines

Neogen; Isabela; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in Food Safety Innovation seeks an HR Generalist in the Philippines to partner with the Country Business Leader. This on-site role focuses on driving a high-performing culture, leading HR operations, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in HR, extensive experience in multinational settings, and will be fluent in English. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Inclusive environment

Commitment to learning and development

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of HR experience in multinational companies.
• Experience setting up HR operations from scratch.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic HR partner and point of contact for employees.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal HR policies.
• Drive initiatives to attract and retain top talent.

Skills

HR strategic partnership

Compliance with labor laws

Talent acquisition

Employee engagement

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related discipline

Tools

HRIS (Workday)

Job description

It\'s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

Neogen is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our team in the Philippines. This pivotal role will partner closely with the Country Business Leader to drive a high-performing and engaged culture within a newly created legal entity. You will lead the people agenda, ensuring seamless operations across the full employee life-cycle while aligning talent strategies to business goals.

This is an on-site position based in the Philippines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic HR partner to the Country Business Leader and point of contact for employees across the organisation

• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and internal governance of people policies and procedures

• Lead the transition from an outsourced PEO model to in-house employment, including payroll, benefits, HRIS (Workday), and administrative operations

• Drive initiatives to attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent, aligned with Neogen\'s growth strategy

• Oversee core HR programs including Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Performance Management, Learning & Development, and Total Rewards

• Champion a positive employee experience and high engagement across the workforce

• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and operational excellence

• Collaborate with regional and global HR partners to ensure consistency and alignment in people practices

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Psychology or related discipline

• 7–12 years of experience across the full HR spectrum within multinational companies

• Demonstrated experience in setting up and streamlining HR operations from scratch is highly valued

• Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills across all levels of the organisation

• Highly organised, proactive, and analytical with strong problem-solving skills

• Experience in healthcare or biosciences industry preferred but not essential

Career Growth Opportunity:

Exceptional performance in this role may open up future responsibilities supporting South East Asia or contributing to APAC Centers of Expertise.

Join Neogen’s high-growth APAC team and be part of a global leader in Food Safety Innovation. We offer a competitive salary, an inclusive environment, and a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

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Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters!

From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.