HR Manager (Onsite in Alabang) - #35388

Manila Recruitment; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Manila Recruitment partners with an Austrian technology group to recruit a PH-based HR leader who will drive end-to-end recruitment, labor-law compliance and local HR operations for a growing business in energy and engineering sectors.

You will partner with global HRBPs, design ramp-up strategies, lead change initiatives and ensure governance, data quality and efficient people processes across the Philippines while nurturing a strong company culture and talent development.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Philippine labor law.
• Hands-on HR generalist across all lifecycle stages.
• Experience with HR analytics and reporting.
• Experience building or scaling HR functions in international contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for all headcount, project-based and corporate.
• Advise MD and leadership on People strategies.
• Design ramp-up and change management plans for PH organization.
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations and employee relations.
• Implement global HR programs locally and balance local requirements.
• Collaborate with Global HRBPs & CoEs to deploy processes.
• Oversee HR operations, payroll coordination, and data quality.

Skills

Philippine labor law

HR generalist

Organizational development

HR analytics

HRIS (APeople)

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR/Business

HR specialization / MBA desirable

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

APeople HRIS

Job description

Company Profile:

Our client is part of a globally recognized Austrian technology group specializing in the development and delivery of advanced plants, equipment, systems, services, and digital solutions for various industries.

With a strong focus on technological innovation and sustainability, the group provides customized solutions that help businesses improve operational efficiency, optimize resources, and achieve their sustainability goals. Its expertise spans four major business areas: Pulp & Paper, Metals, Hydropower, and Environment & Energy, supported by a broad portfolio of technologies in automation, pumps, recycling, biofuels, and environmental solutions.

In the Philippines, our client is involved in delivering specialized technologies and engineering solutions, particularly in the energy and hydropower sectors. Its solutions cover areas such as steam power, heat recovery, biomass and solid biofuels, waste-to-energy, decarbonization, boilers, gasifiers, pumps, and automation, helping industries enhance energy efficiency and adopt more sustainable operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruitment Drive and Workforce Ramp-up

• Own and lead end-to-end recruitment for all approved new headcount, covering both project-based and corporate roles, in line with approved workforce and project plans.
• Build and manage recruitment pipelines through direct sourcing, professional networks, recruitment partners, universities and industry channels.
• Ensure consistent, merit-based and well-documented selection practices, including interview governance, assessment quality, reference checks and approvals.
• Monitor recruitment progress through clear dashboards covering vacancies, pipeline status, time to fill, offer acceptance, onboarding readiness and recruitment risks.

Strategic HR Leadership & Business Partnering

• Act as the main HR advisor to the Managing Director and leadership team, ensuring People strategies align with the company’s business needs.
• Partner proactively with the Managing Directors and Global HR on day-to-day HR decisions, independently identifying issues, proposing solutions and driving appropriate action rather than waiting for direction.
• Design and drive the organizational ramp-up plan and change management strategy as the Philippines organization scales.
• Support organizational design, workforce planning, organization build-up, change initiatives, and cultural development.
• Guide leaders on people decisions, performance, team dynamics, and succession planning.

Labor Law & Compliance

• Serve as the authority on Philippine labor legislation and employment regulations and ensure full legal compliance.
• Manage employment contracts and documentation, monitor risks, and resolve labor issues.
• Coach leaders on employee relations, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.

Execution of Global HR Programs

• Implement global HR programs in talent, succession, learning, performance, and leadership development.
• Balance Philippine labor market requirements, local practices and cultural considerations with global HR frameworks, company policies and standards.
• Drive local adoption of cultural initiatives.
• Provide data and insights to support Global HRBPs.

Collaboration with Global HRBPs & CoEs

• Work closely with HR Centers of Excellence to deploy global processes locally.
• Ensure strong data quality, reporting standards, and cross-country cooperation.

Employee Hosting Models

• Manage diverse hosting setups, including direct HC, engineering service pool structures, and cross-border models.
• Ensure clear governance, compliance, and a smooth employee experience across hosting arrangements.

HR Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Develop, localize, implement and maintain Philippines-specific HR rules, policies, procedures, process maps, templates and controls, aligned with applicable Philippine laws and global requirements.
• Create practical systems for personnel administration, employee records, approvals, document retention and management information.
• Build and maintain fit-for-purpose HR processes and systems in alignment with global compliance standards, utilizing #APeople, SAP SuccessFactors or equivalent HRIS platforms, as applicable.
• Ensure accurate and timely HR data and workflows in #APeople.
• Oversee HR administration, payroll coordination, documentation, and process efficiency.
• Use HR analytics to support decisions and drive improvements.
• Identify opportunities for harmonization, digitalization, and cost optimization.
• Occasional domestic travel to the company's project sites within the Philippines, as required.

Culture, Leadership Development & Change

• Act as the catalyst for integrating new hires and existing employees, fostering one unified organizational culture, shared values and consistent application of HR policies throughout the growth phase.
• Promote the company’s culture and behaviors throughout the organization.
• Support the onboarding and integration of new employees while ensuring existing employees remain engaged, motivated and aligned as the organization expands.
• Support engagement initiatives, surveys, and action plans.
• Enable leaders to build high-performing teams and lead change effectively.

Must-have Skills / Qualification:

TECHNICAL SKILLS (knowledge)

• Deep knowledge of Philippine labor law and employment regulations.
• Strong HR generalist competence across all employee lifecycle stages, with the ability to independently manage hands-on HR operations and day-to-day requirements, particularly during the initial organizational build-up.
• Organizational development insights and workforce planning expertise, including experience supporting organizational growth and managing fluctuating workforce requirements in project-based environments.
• Proficiency in HR reporting, analytics, and business insight generation.
• Strong familiarity with digital HR systems, ideally #APeople. Experience with SAP SuccessFactors is a plus; familiarity with equivalent HRIS platforms is required.
• English mandatory; Filipino language capability and additional languages are advantageous.
• Ability to balance global HR policies and compliance frameworks with Philippine labor requirements and local organizational needs.

SCHOOL EDUCATION

• Minimum: Bachelor's or Master's in HR, Law, Business, Psychology, or related field.
• Desirable: HR specialization, MBA, or other related advanced studies.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience: 8-15 years of experience in HR, with a strong background across generalist HR functions and people management. Candidates with 8-10 years of experience may be considered if they demonstrate strong leadership maturity and the ability to operate independently.
• Strong Philippine labor law background; proven experience advising leaders; HR systems experience; experience in international companies and matrix-driven organizations is highly appreciated.
• Proven experience building, establishing, or scaling HR functions and organizations, ideally within project-based, engineering, industrial, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing workforce ramp-up and ramp-down cycles in response to changing project or business requirements is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in high-volume or targeted recruitment, workforce ramp-up, and building or scaling an organization is strongly preferred.
• Must have a hands-on HR generalist and leadership background, rather than experience limited to high-level strategic HR oversight. The individual should be comfortable managing HR operations independently and working with limited initial support.
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset, flexibility, and initiative, with the ability to identify opportunities, propose solutions, and independently drive HR initiatives rather than simply execute instructions.
• Target Companies and Industries: Industrial, engineering, manufacturing, or technology sectors; companies with global HR frameworks.

OTHER REQUISITES

• Based in or around Manila, with the ability to report to the Alabang office.
• Ability to travel occasionally to project sites within the Philippines.
• Cultural adaptability and strong global mindset.
• High autonomy balanced with alignment to Group and global HR frameworks.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across different functions, cultures, and geographical locations.
• Comfortable working across international time zones and coordinating with global stakeholders, particularly teams based in India and Brazil.

Job type:Permanent

Emp type:Full-time

Schedule:Monday to Friday - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Location:Onsite - Alabang, Muntinlupa City