HR Manager (Generalist)

Private Advertiser; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an experienced HR leader to oversee the full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and HR operations across academic and non-teaching staff.

You will guide management on labor compliance, develop robust HR policies, and drive organizational development, culture, and data privacy readiness in alignment with regulatory standards. A strong background in higher education is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HRM, psychology, business administration, or related field.
• Master's degree in HRM, business administration, or related discipline preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with supervisory or managerial experience.
• Background in an educational institution or higher education setting is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, and HR operations.
• Working knowledge of Philippine Labor Laws, DOLE regulations, CHED guidelines, and the Data Privacy Act.
• Familiarity with HRIS, ISO standards, audit processes, and academic accreditation requirements is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills, integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential matters.
• Relevant HR certifications (CHRP, SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent) are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment and selection of faculty, academic, and non-teaching personnel.
• Manage employee onboarding, orientation, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Lead performance management, faculty evaluation, training, and professional development programs.
• Oversee HR operations, including compensation & benefits, payroll coordination, timekeeping, leave administration, and HRIS management.
• Advise management on employee relations, labor compliance, grievances, investigations, and disciplinary matters.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures in line with objectives and labor laws.
• Ensure accurate personnel records, data privacy compliance, and readiness for ISO audits and accreditation.
• Drive organizational development, HR process improvements, and workplace culture initiatives.
• Provide strategic HR recommendations on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Performance management

HR operations

Policy development

Data privacy

ISO audits

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM/related field

Master's degree in HRM or MBA

CHRP/SHRM-CP/PHR or equivalent preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Data privacy tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full-cycle recruitment and selection of faculty, academic, and non-teaching personnel, including workforce planning with academic leaders.

• Manage employee onboarding, orientation, engagement, and retention initiatives.

• Lead performance management, faculty evaluation, training, and professional development programs.

• Oversee HR operations, including compensation and benefits, payroll coordination, timekeeping, leave administration, and HRIS management.

• Advise management on employee relations, labor compliance, grievances, investigations, and disciplinary matters.

• Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures in accordance with institutional objectives and applicable labor laws.

• Ensure accurate personnel records, data privacy compliance, and readiness for ISO audits, accreditation, and regulatory assessments.

• Drive organizational development, HR process improvements, and workplace culture initiatives.

• Provide strategic HR recommendations to management on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications:

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

• Master's degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline is highly preferred.

• At least 5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with supervisory or managerial experience.

• Background in an educational institution or higher education setting is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, and HR operations.

• Working knowledge of Philippine Labor Laws, DOLE regulations, CHED guidelines, and the Data Privacy Act.

• Familiarity with HRIS, ISO standards, audit processes, and academic accreditation requirements is an advantage.

• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational skills, integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential matters.

• Relevant HR certifications (CHRP, SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent) are preferred.