HR Manager - Philippines (Seeds Processing Company)

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia is seeking an experienced HR Manager for our Pangasinan operation. You will lead all HR functions, partner with site leadership, and ensure full compliance with Philippine labor regulations.

You will drive talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, payroll, and organizational development while supporting external processing sites and business partners as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, psychology, law, business administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HR management experience in manufacturing, agriculture, or similar environments.
• Deep knowledge of Philippine labor laws and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with HRIS and MS Office applications.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and travel to external sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with operational objectives.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, workforce planning, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and manpower planning.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws and employment standards.
• Oversee employee relations, disciplinary processes, and investigations.
• Lead performance management, learning & development, and succession planning.
• Oversee payroll, compensation, benefits, and HR operations.
• Track HR metrics and analyze data to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with leaders and external partners across locations.
• Travel to external sites and partner facilities as required.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Industrial relations

Performance management

Payroll administration

Learning & development

HR policies

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Law, or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office (Excel, 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