HR Lead, Philippines Office — Build & Own Local HR

Odoo S.A; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Odoo S.A. in the Philippines is building a brand-new office and seeking a hands-on HR Executive to lead all HR operations from the ground up. This role will be based in our local Philippines office and will act as the local HR authority while aligning with regional and global standards.

You will own end-to-end HR processes, ensure compliance with Philippine labor law, partner with leadership on workforce planning, and shape the early culture of a fast-growing technology company.

Qualifications

• Solid hands on HR operations experience in the Philippines.
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of local labor law and statutory requirements.
• Ability to operate independently as the first local HR hire.
• Clear communication and strong professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Own end to end HR operations including payroll, statutory compliance, contracts, benefits, and employee lifecycle management.
• Act as the subject matter expert on Philippines labor law and local HR practices.
• Set up and maintain compliant HR processes aligned with regional frameworks.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations.
• Handle disciplinary cases, employee issues, and terminations with legal awareness and sound judgment.
• Support office setup from an HR and compliance perspective.
• Work closely with finance and regional HR on reporting, audits, and process improvements.

Skills

HR operations

Labor law

Independent contributor

Communication

Job description

Odoo S.A. in the Philippines is building a brand-new office and seeking a hands-on HR Executive to lead all HR operations from the ground up. This role will be based in our local Philippines office and will act as the local HR authority while aligning with regional and global standards.

You will own end-to-end HR processes, ensure compliance with Philippine labor law, partner with leadership on workforce planning, and shape the early culture of a fast-growing technology company.