HR Operations Specialist

Henkel; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health & wellbeing programs

Employee Share Plan

HMO healthcare coverage

Provident Fund

Group Life and Personal Accident

Job summary

Henkel Philippines is seeking an HR Operations Specialist to deliver efficient, employee-focused HR services across the organization. This role partners with HRBPs, Payroll, and HR Systems to ensure compliant, data-driven HR processes and a high standard of service.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in HR Operations, strong HRIS experience (Workday/Dayforce), and a knack for process improvements within a multinational setting. Hybrid work model in Makati supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of HR Operations or HR Generalist experience.
• Experience with Workday/Dayforce or similar HRIS.
• Strong data accuracy, reporting and compliance capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Willing to work in Ayala Avenue, Makati with a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support Philippine HR teams in the administration and execution of HR processes and operational activities.
• Facilitate employee lifecycle transactions, including onboarding, movements, and offboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity across HR systems including Workday and Dayforce.
• Prepare and process employment-related documentation such as contracts, amendments, and letters.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Payroll, HR Systems, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless HR service delivery.
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support HR reporting, record management, audits, and governance initiatives; identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

HR operations

Onboarding/offboarding

Data integrity

Stakeholder management

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Dayforce

SAP

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

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 insurance, 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.