HR MANAGER

Islandwide Distribution Corp.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Islandwide Distribution Corp. seeks an experienced HR Manager to oversee recruiting, employee relations, and performance management. You will guide management and staff on HR policies while ensuring compliance with labor laws and confidentiality.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on building a positive, compliant workplace. You will coordinate payroll, benefits, training, and HR reporting to support operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of HR experience; supervisory/managerial preferred.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, employee relations, performance management, HR administration, and labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, job descriptions, staffing needs, interviews, onboarding.
• Address employee concerns and enforce company policies with managers and staff.
• Conduct investigations and maintain fair, professional workplace relations.
• Oversee performance evaluations, set expectations, coach, and implement development actions.
• Monitor attendance and document violations; enforce disciplinary actions per policy.
• Coordinate payroll information, administer benefits and leave, address compensation questions.
• Identify training needs and coordinate internal/external programs to boost skills and leadership.
• Develop, implement, and review HR policies to ensure legal compliance.
• Maintain confidential employee records and generate regular HR reports.
• Create programs to boost morale, engagement, and retention.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Performance management

HR administration

Labor laws

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Bachelor's in Psychology

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

About the role

The HR Manager is responsible for overseeing the company's human resources functions and ensuring that employees, policies, and workplace practices are managed effectively and fairly. The position handles recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, training, employee records, and compliance with company policies and applicable labor regulations. The HR Manager is expected to provide professional guidance to management and employees, maintain confidentiality, promote a positive working environment, and ensure that HR concerns are addressed promptly and properly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment and selection process, prepare job descriptions, identify staffing requirements, screen applicants, conduct interviews, coordinate assessments, and facilitate employment offers and onboarding.


• Address employee concerns, complaints, conflicts, and workplace issues professionally, and provide guidance to managers and employees regarding company policies and procedures.


• Conduct investigations and prepare appropriate documentation when necessary, and promote respectful, fair, and professional relationships within the workplace.


• Oversee employee performance evaluation and appraisal processes, assist managers in setting performance expectations, and recommend appropriate coaching, development plans, or corrective actions.


• Monitor attendance, tardiness, absences, and ensure proper documentation of violations and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy and applicable labor standards.


• Coordinate payroll-related employee information, administer employee benefits and leave credits, and respond to employee questions regarding compensation and benefits.


• Identify employee training and development needs, coordinate internal and external training programs, and develop programs that improve employee skills, productivity, and leadership.


• Develop, implement, and regularly review HR policies and procedures to ensure alignment with applicable labor laws and regulations.


• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, ensure proper documentation of hiring, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, and prepare regular HR reports.


• Develop programs that improve employee morale, engagement, and retention, and organize employee activities and recognition programs.

About you

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


• At least 3–5 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably with supervisory or managerial experience.


• Strong knowledge of recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR administration.


• Good understanding of applicable labor laws and regulations.


• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Able to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office or relevant HR systems.


• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.