HR Manager - Philippines

MatchaTalent; Baguio; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead all HR functions for our Pangasinan operation, ensuring adherence to Philippine labor laws and alignment with site leadership.

You will drive talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, payroll, and organizational development across locations, with travel to external sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Psychology, Law, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in HR management within manufacturing/agribusiness/oil industry or similar.
• Strong experience in recruitment, employee relations, industrial relations, performance management, payroll, and L&D.
• Deep knowledge of Philippine labor laws, compliance standards, and gov't employment requirements.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to collaborate with operational leaders, external partners and agencies.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, negotiation, communication, and organization skills.
• High integrity; able to handle confidential information.
• Fluent in English and Tagalog, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment including workforce planning and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine labor regulations and employment standards.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary processes, and industrial relations matters.
• Drive performance management, learning and development, and succession planning.
• Oversee payroll administration, compensation and benefits, and HR operations.
• Monitor HR metrics and workforce analytics to improve performance.
• Collaborate with site leaders and external partners to support multiple locations.
• Travel to external sites and partner facilities as needed.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Industrial relations

Performance management

Payroll

Learning & development

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/PSY/BA/Law

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

This role requires the candidate to work in Pangasinan, Philippines (On-site).

Client Overview

Our client is a well-established agricultural company specializing in seed research, hybrid seed production, seed processing, packaging, and distribution. With decades of experience in agribusiness, the organization operates modern processing facilities and collaborates closely with farming communities and regional partners to deliver high-quality agricultural products across domestic and international markets.The company places strong emphasis on research-driven innovation, operational excellence, quality assurance, and sustainable agricultural practices. As its regional operations continue to expand, the organization is strengthening its people capabilities, compliance standards, and operational effectiveness to support long-term business growth across Southeast Asia.Its facility in Pangasinan serves as one of the company's key operational hubs, supporting production activities while fostering employee development, labor compliance, and organizational excellence.

Job Role

The HR Manager is responsible for leading all Human Resources functions and overseeing the complete employee lifecycle for the Pangasinan operation, including support for external processing sites and business partners. Acting as a strategic partner to site leadership, this role drives HR strategy, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, payroll administration, and organizational development while ensuring full compliance with Philippine labor regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures that support operational and business objectives.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including workforce planning, candidate sourcing, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and manpower planning.
• Ensure full compliance with Philippine labor regulations, statutory requirements, and employment standards.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary processes, grievance handling, investigations, and industrial relations matters.
• Lead performance management, employee development, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
• Oversee payroll administration, compensation, employee benefits, and HR operations.
• Monitor HR metrics, analyze workforce data, and recommend initiatives to improve employee productivity and organizational performance.
• Collaborate with department leaders and external stakeholders to support business operations across multiple locations.
• Travel to external operational sites and partner facilities as required to support HR activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of Human Resources management experience within manufacturing, agriculture, industrial processing, or similar operational environments.
• Strong experience managing recruitment, employee relations, industrial relations, performance management, payroll, and learning & development.
• In-depth knowledge of Philippine labor laws, employment regulations, statutory compliance, and government employment requirements.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders, including operational leaders, external partners, and government agencies.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity with the ability to manage confidential employee and business information.
• Professional proficiency in both English and Tagalog, written and spoken.

Job Code: #778