HR Manager

ENGTEK PRECISION PHILIPPINES, INC.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGTEK PRECISION PHILIPPINES, INC. is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the Philippines HR and admin team in talent management, HR operations, and organizational effectiveness.

You will collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to align HR practices with business goals and promote a strong company culture. In this role, you will drive employee engagement, manage labor relations and CBAs, oversee compensation programs, and ensure compliant HR operations across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HRM, Business Admin, Psychology or related field.
• Minimum 8 years HR experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine labour laws and HR practices.
• Experience in managing union relations, grievances and CBA negotiations.
• Experience in employee relations, disciplinary investigations and DOLE dealings.
• Experience in recruitment, talent development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and HR operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work with business leaders and Corporate HR while leading the local HR and administration team.

Responsibilities

• Lead Philippines HR and admin team on talent management, HR operations, organizational effectiveness, and promoting a strong company culture.
• Partner with business leaders to understand hiring needs and lead recruitment efforts to attract suitable talent.
• Oversee onboarding to ensure new employees are effectively integrated into the organisation.
• Promote a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns and resolving workplace conflicts.
• Support managers in maintaining an inclusive, collaborative and high-performance workplace culture.
• Manage union relations and maintain constructive communication with union representatives.
• Handle union-related grievances, employee disputes and collective bargaining matters in coordination with Management and Corporate HR.
• Support Corporate HR in implementing and administering compensation and benefits programmes.
• Assist with market benchmarking and data analysis to support competitive and compliant compensation and benefits practices.
• Collaborate with Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee compensation.
• Monitor the effectiveness of compensation and benefits programmes and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate the performance appraisal process and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of employee development plans to improve performance.
• Work with managers to identify and address employee performance issues.
• Guide managers on Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and monitor progress to ensure employees receive appropriate support.
• Monitor and analyse HR metrics, including employee turnover, engagement and absenteeism, to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable employment laws and Company policies.
• Manage employee disciplinary matters consistently and in accordance with Company policies and applicable labour laws.
• Investigate employee complaints, document findings and conduct disciplinary meetings with the relevant parties.
• Oversee HR administration, including employee records, HR systems and management reporting.
• Support organisational design and restructuring initiatives to align the Company’s structure with strategic goals.
• Assist in implementing change management initiatives and leadership development programmes.
• Work closely with business leaders and Corporate HR to implement HR strategies and initiatives that support business growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HRM/Business Administration/Psychology or related

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The HR Manager is responsible for providing effective and strategic HR solutions to support the organization’s business goals and drive employee engagement. This role will lead Philippines HR and admin team on talent management, HR operations, organizational effectiveness, and promoting a strong company culture. The HR Manager will collaborate closely with business leaders, HR teams, and key stakeholders to ensure the alignment of HR practices with business needs. Success in this role will be measured by key HR performance indicators, including employee engagement, talent retention, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

1. Talent Management & Acquisition

Partner with business leaders to understand hiring needs and lead recruitment efforts to attract suitable talent.

Develop and implement strategies for talent assessment, employee development and succession planning.

Oversee onboarding to ensure new employees are effectively integrated into the organisation.

2. Employee Relations & Engagement

Promote a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns and resolving workplace conflicts.

Implement employee engagement programmes that align with Company values and improve employee satisfaction.

Support managers in maintaining an inclusive, collaborative and high-performance workplace culture.

Manage union relations and maintain constructive communication with union representatives.

Handle union-related grievances, employee disputes and collective bargaining matters in coordination with Management and Corporate HR.

Support the negotiation, implementation and administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), ensuring compliance with agreed terms and applicable labour laws.

3. Compensation & Benefits Management

Support Corporate HR in implementing and administering compensation and benefits programmes.

Assist with market benchmarking and data analysis to support competitive and compliant compensation and benefits practices.

Collaborate with Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee compensation.

Monitor the effectiveness of compensation and benefits programmes and recommend improvements.

4. Performance Management

Coordinate the performance appraisal process and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Support the development and implementation of employee development plans to improve performance.

Work with managers to identify and address employee performance issues.

Guide managers on Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and monitor progress to ensure employees receive appropriate support.

5. HR Operations Excellence

Monitor and analyse HR metrics, including employee turnover, engagement and absenteeism, to identify areas for improvement.

Ensure HR practices comply with applicable employment laws and Company policies.

Manage employee disciplinary matters consistently and in accordance with Company policies and applicable labour laws.

Investigate employee complaints, document findings and conduct disciplinary meetings with the relevant parties.

Oversee HR administration, including employee records, HR systems and management reporting.

6. Organisational Effectiveness

Support organisational design and restructuring initiatives to align the Company’s structure with strategic goals.

Assist in implementing change management initiatives and leadership development programmes.

Work closely with business leaders and Corporate HR to implement HR strategies and initiatives that support business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology or a related discipline.

Minimum 8 years of relevant HR experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role, preferably in manufacturing.

Strong knowledge of Philippine labour laws, employment regulations and HR practices.

Proven experience in managing union relations, handling grievances and supporting Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations and implementation.

Experience in employee relations, disciplinary investigations and dispute resolution, including dealings with DOLE and other relevant authorities.

Sound experience in recruitment, talent development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and HR operations.

Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to work closely with business leaders and Corporate HR while leading the local HR and administration team.

Proficiency in HR systems, Microsoft Office and HR data analysis.

High integrity, sound judgement and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters professionally.