HR Manager

1840&Co; Makati; On-site; PHP 5,625,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

1840&Co is seeking a Human Resources Manager to plan, coordinate, and direct HR activities. You will manage employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution while ensuring compliance with US employment laws.

Responsibilities include administering compensation, benefits, performance management, HR policy development, and reporting. You will advise leadership and oversee onboarding, training, and workers' compensation processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, in roles such as HR Manager or HR Generalist.
• Strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
• Experience handling employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary matters.
• Hands-on experience with Workers' Compensation claims, including filing and follow-up.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Experience supporting compensation, benefits, and performance management programs.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct HR activities.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Administer compensation, benefits, and performance management systems.
• Ensure compliance with US employment laws at all levels.
• Develop and implement HR policies and strategic HR plans.
• Advise leadership on HR policy and workforce issues.
• Maintain HR records, metrics, and reporting.
• Conduct onboarding, orientation, and training programs.
• Research and follow up on Workers' Comp claims until resolution.

Skills

HR policy development

employee relations

investigations

employment law knowledge (US)

Workers' Comp management

documentation & reporting

English communication

Job description

About the role

The Human Resources Manager will plan, coordinate, and direct HR activities, managing employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct HR activities
• Manage employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution
• Administer compensation, benefits, and performance management systems
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA)
• Develop and implement HR policies and strategic HR plans
• Advise leadership on HR policy, workforce issues, and organizational planning
• Maintain HR records, metrics, and reporting
• Conduct onboarding, orientation, and training programs
• Research, advise, assist with and file Workers Comp claims, follow up to their resolution

About you

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an HR Manager, HR Generalist, or similar role
• Strong, current, and comprehensive knowledge of US federal, state, and local labor and employment laws and regulations
• Demonstrated experience handling employee relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters
• Strong understanding of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, wage and hour requirements, and other applicable US employment regulations
• Hands-on experience with Workers' Compensation claims, including filing, documentation, follow-up, and resolution
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures
• Experience supporting or administering compensation, benefits, and performance management programs
• Strong HR documentation, reporting, and record-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to independently research employment-law requirements and translate regulatory requirements into practical HR guidance