HR Operations Specialist

Henkel; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Henkel is seeking an HR Operations Specialist in Makati to deliver consistent HR services and manage core processes across the organization.

You will partner with HR Business Partners, Payroll, and HR Systems to ensure accurate data, compliance, and a positive employee experience. The role supports onboarding, offboarding, records management, and HR reporting in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of HR Operations or HR Generalist experience supporting the Philippines in a multinational setting.
• Strong expertise in employee lifecycle management including onboarding and offboarding, payroll, benefits, and records management.
• Experience handling statutory HR processes, benefits programs, audits and compliance activities.
• Proficiency in HRIS and digital tools (Workday, Dayforce, SAP, SharePoint, Office apps).
• Demonstrated data accuracy, reporting, and governance in HR processes.
• Willingness to work day shift in hybrid Ayala Avenue, Makati.

Responsibilities

• Support Philippine HR teams in administration and execution of HR processes.
• Facilitate onboarding, movements, and offboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records across HR systems (Workday, Dayforce).
• Prepare employment documents and amendments, letters, and communications.
• Collaborate with HR Partners, Payroll, HR Systems for seamless service.
• Respond to inquiries and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Support HR reporting, audits, and governance; seek process improvements.

Skills

HR operations

employee lifecycle

data accuracy

stakeholder management

communication

change management

hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Dayforce

SAP

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

As an HR Operations Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering a consistent, efficient, and employee-focused HR experience across the organization. This position serves as a trusted partner to employees, HR teams, and business stakeholders by ensuring that core HR processes and employee data are managed accurately, compliantly, and with a high standard of service. Your work will directly support the smooth execution of the employee lifecycle, helping create a positive workplace experience while maintaining operational excellence. You will be part of a collaborative HR Operations team that works closely with HR Business Partners, Payroll, HR Systems, and other functional teams to provide reliable HR support and continuously improve processes. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements in how HR services are delivered, combining attention to detail, problem-solving, and customer focus to help the organization operate effectively and support its people.

What you´ll do

About this Position

As an HR Operations Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering a consistent, efficient, and employee-focused HR experience across the organization. This position serves as a trusted partner to employees, HR teams, and business stakeholders by ensuring that core HR processes and employee data are managed accurately, compliantly, and with a high standard of service. Your work will directly support the smooth execution of the employee lifecycle, helping create a positive workplace experience while maintaining operational excellence. You will be part of a collaborative HR Operations team that works closely with HR Business Partners, Payroll, HR Systems, and other functional teams to provide reliable HR support and continuously improve processes. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements in how HR services are delivered, combining attention to detail, problem-solving, and customer focus to help the organization operate effectively and support its people.

What you´ll do

• Support the Philippine HR teams in the administration and execution of HR processes and operational activities

• Facilitate employee lifecycle transactions, including onboarding, employee movements, and offboarding activities

• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity across HR systems, including but not limited to Workday and Dayforce

• Prepare and process employment-related documentation, such as employment contracts, contract amendments, confirmation letters, and other employee correspondence

• Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Payroll, HR Systems, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless HR service delivery

• Respond to employee inquiries and provide guidance on a broad range of HR topics, policies, and procedures;Ensure compliance with company policies, corporate standards, and local labor and regulatory requirements

• Support HR reporting, record management, audits, and documentation activities to maintain operational excellence and governance standards. Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to initiatives that enhance HR efficiency and employee experience

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of HR Operations or HR Generalist experience supporting the Philippines, preferably within a multinational organization

• Strong expertise in employee lifecycle management, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll, benefits administration, and personnel records management

• Experience managing statutory HR processes, company benefit programs such as social insurances, employee health programs, and audit and compliance activities, issue resolution, and regional HR support

• Proficiency in HRIS and digital tools, including Workday, Dayforce, SAP, SharePoint, AI/RPA solutions, and Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel)

• Demonstrated ability to ensure data accuracy, HR documentation management, reporting, and process compliance

• Strong stakeholder management, change management, communication, and collaboration skills; confident speaker, creative thinker, coachable, and able to adapt and respond effectively in dynamic situations

• Amenable to work on a day shift schedule (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM) and report on a hybrid work set-up in Ayala Avenue, Makati

Some perks of joining Henkel

• A thriving career with the Top 15 Best Workplaces in the Philippines by Great Place to Work and the Top GBS Employer in the Philippines by the Everest Group for 4 consecutive years!

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year

• Diverse national and international growth opportunities

• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs

• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks

• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares

• HMO healthcare coverage plan

• Provident Fund

• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

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Henkel operates globally with a well-balanced and diversified portfolio. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 147 years of success. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. The DAX-40 company has its headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany. Henkel employs about 48,000 people worldwide, around 83 percent of whom work outside of Germany. As a recognized leader in sustainability, Henkel holds top positions in many international ratings and rankings.

Henkel operates globally with a well-balanced and diversified portfolio. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 147 years of success. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. The DAX-40 company has its headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany. Henkel employs about 48,000 people worldwide, around 83 percent of whom work outside of Germany. As a recognized leader in sustainability, Henkel holds top positions in many international ratings and rankings.