HR Operations Specialist— Philippines, Makati, Human Resources

Henkel Argentina S.A; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global wellbeing standards

Employee Share Plan

Provident Fund

Group Life and Personal Accident

Job summary

Henkel Philippines is seeking an HR Operations Specialist to deliver accurate, compliant HR processes and an employee-centric experience. You will partner with payroll, HR systems, and HR Business Partners to ensure data integrity across platforms such as Workday and Dayforce.

The role requires 4+ years in HR Operations within a multinational, a bachelor’s degree, and a hybrid work setup at Ayala Avenue, Makati. Strong Excel and stakeholder management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in HR Operations or HR Generalist roles in a multinational environment.
• Experience managing onboarding, offboarding, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (Workday, Dayforce, SAP) and Microsoft Office; Excel expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Support Philippine HR teams in executing HR processes and operational activities.
• Handle onboarding, employee movements, and offboarding transactions.
• Maintain accurate employee records and data integrity across HR systems.
• Prepare employment-related documentation and correspondence.
• Collaborate with HR Partners, Payroll, and HR Systems for seamless service delivery.
• Respond to inquiries and ensure compliance with policies and local regulations.
• Support reporting, audits, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

HR operations

Workday

Dayforce

SAP

SharePoint

Excel

HR data accuracy

Stakeholder management

Onboarding & offboarding

Employee lifecycle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Dayforce

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

Human Resources Philippines, Makati, National Capital Region Full Time Regular

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
• Provident Fund
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

JOB ID: 26099742

Job Locations: Philippines, National Capital Region, Makati