HR Manager

Dempsey Resource Management; Las Piñas; On-site; PHP 781,200 - 1,116,000; Full time

Job summary

Dempsey Resource Management is seeking an experienced HR Manager located in Las Piñas, Philippines. You will oversee all HR operations, ensuring compliance with local labor laws while managing recruitment and employee relations. The ideal candidate has extensive HR experience, particularly in food manufacturing or FMCG.

This position requires strong leadership capabilities and a proactive approach to foster a positive workplace culture. Responsibilities include developing HR policies, supervising staffing processes, and leading the HR team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8–12 years of HR experience, including 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong experience in all facets of HR.
• Preferably with experience in food manufacturing or FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations including records and HRIS.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Support employee engagement and culture initiatives.
• Act as a strategic partner to leadership.

Skills

Labor relations and disciplinary management

High-volume recruitment

DOLE/NLRC compliance

HR policies development

Conflict resolution

Performance management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, HR Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree or CHRP/CHRM

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related course.
• Master’s degree or CHRP/CHRM certification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 8–12 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong Experience In All Facets Of HR, Particularly
  • Labor relations and disciplinary management
  • DOLE/NLRC compliance and due process
  • High-volume recruitment
  • HR policies and employee handbook development
  • Preferably with experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, or plant-based operations

Key Responsibilities

• HR Operations & Compliance: Oversee end-to-end HR operations including employee records, contracts, attendance, timekeeping, and HRIS.
• Ensure full compliance with Philippine labor laws and government requirements (DOLE, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, OSH).
• Lead labor inspections, audits, and handle cases, grievances, and legal documentation.
• Develop, implement, and update HR policies, employee handbook, and company rules in line with labor standards and company needs.
• Employee Relations & Discipline: Manage employee relations issues including grievances, investigations, administrative hearings, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure due process in all corrective actions (NTEs, hearings, decisions, and documentation).
• Advise management on employee discipline, conflict resolution, and risk mitigation.
• Foster a positive labor-management relationship, including handling union or union-avoidance strategies.
• Recruitment, Staffing & Onboarding: Lead manpower planning in coordination with plant operations and leadership.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment: job profiling, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding.
• Ensure timely hiring of plant, technical, QA, logistics, and corporate roles.
• Improve employer branding and hiring processes to support high-volume and specialized hiring.
• Performance Management & Talent Development: Design and manage performance management systems (KPIs, appraisals, promotions, PIPs).
• Identify training needs and implement learning and development programs, including supervisory and leadership training.
• Support succession planning and employee development initiatives.
• Compensation & Benefits: Administer compensation structures, salary reviews, incentives, and benefits programs.
• Ensure competitive and compliant pay practices, including wage orders, overtime, and statutory benefits.
• Support payroll validation in coordination with Finance.
• Workplace Safety, Culture & Engagement: Support Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) compliance in coordination with Safety Officers.
• Promote culture of discipline, accountability, food safety awareness, and teamwork.
• Lead employee engagement activities, communications, and culture-building initiatives.
• HR Strategy & Leadership: Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to Plant and Company Leadership.
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and analysis to support decision-making.
• Lead and mentor the HR team to ensure consistent, fair, and efficient HR service delivery.