Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with an organisation in the Industrial sector to hire an HR Manager. This opportunity is based in the Philippines and offers the chance to lead end-to-end human resources operations within a dynamic construction, engineering, and design environment.
Lead and oversee the full spectrum of human resources operations, ensuring effective people management, regulatory compliance, and organisational effectiveness.
Drive workforce planning, employee engagement, and HR strategy to support business growth and project delivery objectives.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations and Generalist Functions
- Oversee the overall HR operations and ensure the effective implementation of HR policies, procedures, and company guidelines.
- Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, and employee separation.
- Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures aligned with business objectives.
- Handle employee relations, disciplinary actions, grievance management, and workplace concerns.
- Ensure proper maintenance and confidentiality of employee records and HR documentation.
Recruitment and Talent Management
- Oversee end-to-end recruitment and selection for both office-based and project-based positions.
- Coordinate with department heads, project managers, and business leaders to identify manpower requirements.
- Manage workforce planning and ensure timely deployment of qualified employees across construction and design projects.
- Develop strategies for talent acquisition, employee retention, and succession planning.
Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll
- Oversee compensation and benefits administration, payroll coordination, and employee statutory benefits.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of employee salaries, incentives, allowances, and other benefits.
- Manage employee attendance, leave administration, and timekeeping.
- Ensure compliance with statutory contributions and employee benefits requirements.
Government Compliance and Liaison
- Handle and coordinate government-related transactions and documentation with relevant agencies, including DOLE, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR.
- Ensure compliance with Philippine labour laws, government regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Act as the company's representative and liaison for government agencies, inspections, audits, and regulatory matters.
- Manage and process necessary permits, registrations, clearances, and other government documentation relevant to HR operations.
- Coordinate with government offices and external agencies to address compliance requirements and resolve administrative concerns.
Employee Relations and Labour Relations
- Manage employee concerns, workplace conflicts, disciplinary cases, and grievance procedures.
- Ensure proper implementation of company rules, code of conduct, and disciplinary policies.
- Provide guidance to management on employee relations, labour concerns, and HR best practices.
- Support compliance with occupational safety and labour standards in coordination with project and site management teams.
HR Strategy and Management
- Provide HR direction and recommendations to senior management on workforce planning and organisational development.
- Lead and supervise the HR team and ensure efficient delivery of HR services.
- Monitor HR performance metrics, manpower costs, employee turnover, and workforce productivity.
- Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, systems, and organisational practices.
Key Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of relevant HR experience, preferably within the Construction, Engineering, Architectural, or Design industry.
- Proven experience handling end-to-end HR Generalist functions and overall HR operations.
- Strong background in government compliance, labour relations, and government liaison activities.
- Hands-on experience coordinating with DOLE, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR, and other relevant government agencies.
- Experience managing recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, payroll coordination, and performance management.
- Previous experience handling both office-based and project/site-based employees is an advantage.
- Experience managing HR operations for construction projects, engineering firms, architectural companies, or design organisations.
- Familiarity with project-based employment, manpower deployment, and construction workforce management.
- Experience handling labour inspections, government audits, and compliance documentation.
- Previous experience leading or supervising an HR team.
Technical / Functional Expertise
- Strong knowledge of the Philippine Labour Code, DOLE regulations, and statutory employment requirements.
- Expertise in HR operations, recruitment, workforce planning, payroll coordination, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and performance management.
- Experience managing government compliance requirements, inspections, audits, permits, registrations, and statutory reporting.
Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management capability.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple HR priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Capable of partnering effectively with senior management, project teams, employees, and external stakeholders.