HR Manager - Philippines (Seeds Processing Company)

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia is seeking an experienced HR Manager for our Pangasinan operation, on-site. You will lead the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment to payroll, and ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HR leadership within manufacturing or industrial settings, strong stakeholder management, and proficiency in HRIS and MS Office. This role partners with site leadership and external partners to drive talent development, employee relations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, psychology, law, business or related field.
• Minimum 5 years HR management experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine labor laws and compliance.
• Experience with HRIS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, workforce planning and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine labor regulations and standards.
• Oversee payroll, compensation, benefits, and HR operations.
• Monitor HR metrics and collaborate with site leadership.
• Travel to external sites and partner facilities as required.

Skills

HR Management

Recruitment

Employee Relations

Payroll

Learning & Development

Industrial Relations

HRIS

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR, Psychology, Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS Platforms

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