HR Manager - Philippines

MatchaTalent; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company seeks an HR Manager to oversee the complete employee lifecycle for the Pangasinan operation, including support for external processing sites and partners.

The role partners with site leadership to drive HR strategy, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, payroll administration, and organizational development while ensuring compliance with Philippine labor regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, psychology, law, business or related field.
• At least 5 years in HR management in manufacturing/agri environments.
• Experience in recruitment, ER/IR, payroll, and L&D.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine labor laws and compliance.
• Proficient with HRIS and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy, policies and procedures.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment and manpower planning.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine labor regulations.
• Oversee payroll, benefits and HR operations.
• Monitor HR metrics and drive improvements.
• Travel to external sites as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

HR policy

Payroll mgmt

Recruitment

Industrial relations

HRIS

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in HR

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office

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