HR MANAGER

Centennial Food Corporation; Marilao; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Centennial Food Corporation in the Philippines is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training, compensation, policy implementation and compliance. You will drive a data-driven, policy-aligned HR function in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The role requires 5–8 years of HR experience, leadership capability, and proficiency in HRMS/HRIS and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree or MBA in HR is preferred.
• Professional HR certifications (SHRM, HRCI, CIPD) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Develop and execute recruitment strategies and manage onboarding programs.
• Employee Relations: Address concerns and promote engagement and a positive work environment.
• Performance Management: Implement appraisal systems and support managers in reviews.
• Training & Development: Assess training needs and organize programs to drive growth.
• HR Operations: Maintain records, manage attendance and lifecycle processes, update policies.
• Compensation & Benefits: Administer payroll inputs and conduct salary reviews.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to labor laws and internal policies; support audits.
• HR Reporting: Prepare dashboards and analyze workforce metrics to drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/BA/Related

MBA in HR or related

HR certifications (SHRM/HRCI/CIPD)

Tools

HRMS/HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

The HR Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing all human resource functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, policy implementation, and statutory compliance. The role ensures that HR practices align with organizational goals while fostering a positive and productive workplace culture, FMCG experience is advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies.

• Source, screen, interview, and select suitable candidates.

• Coordinate onboarding and induction programs.

• Build and maintain a talent pipeline.

Employee Relations

• Address employee concerns and resolve workplace conflicts.

• Promote employee engagement and satisfaction.

• Ensure a positive work environment and organizational culture.

Performance Management

• Implement and monitor performance appraisal systems.

• Support managers in setting goals and conducting performance reviews.

• Identify performance improvement opportunities.

Training & Development

• Assess organizational training needs.

• Organize learning and development programs.

• Monitor training effectiveness and employee growth.

HR Operations

• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.

• Manage attendance, leave, and employee lifecycle processes.

• Develop and update HR policies and procedures.

Compensation & Benefits

• Administer payroll inputs and employee benefits.

• Conduct salary benchmarking and compensation reviews.

• Ensure timely processing of employee benefits.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.

• Handle disciplinary procedures and grievance management.

• Support internal and external HR audits.

HR Reporting

• Prepare HR dashboards and reports.

• Analyze workforce metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, and hiring effectiveness.

• Recommend improvements based on HR data.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Master's degree or MBA in HR is preferred.

• Professional HR certifications (SHRM, HRCI, CIPD) are an advantage.

Experience

• 5–8 years of HR experience.

• At least 2–3 years in an HR Manager or similar leadership role.

• Experience in recruitment, employee engagement, performance management, and labor law compliance.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

• Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.

• Proficiency in HRMS/HRIS and Microsoft Office.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Key Competencies

• Leadership

• Decision-making

• Emotional intelligence

• Strategic thinking

• Confidentiality and integrity

• Team collaboration

• Time management

• Change management

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Time-to-fill vacancies

• Employee retention rate

• Employee engagement score

• Training completion and effectiveness

• Performance appraisal completion rate

• HR compliance and audit results

• Employee grievance resolution time

• Overall employee satisfaction