HR & Recruitment Manager (AU Client)

SYSGEN RPO; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSGEN RPO is seeking a hands-on HR and recruitment leader based in the Philippines to oversee the local team while coordinating Australian recruitment activities. You will partner with Australian stakeholders, drive KPIs, and ensure engagement, while handling HR records and onboarding/offboarding for Australian staff.

This role requires independent work, strong English communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across regions.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proven experience in HR, recruitment, or talent acquisition.
• Experience working with Western businesses, particularly Australia, New Zealand, UK, or Canada.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Confident in communicating with senior stakeholders, candidates, and recruitment partners.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Philippine-based team KPIs, HR, and engagement.
• Performance management, end-of-day reports, and dashboarding.
• Manage annual leave, sick leave, and offboarding when needed.
• Monthly timesheets for local and international staff.
• HR record management and training matrix.
• Staff engagement activities and culture initiatives.
• Monthly HR and recruitment reporting.
• Conduit between Client and Sysgen.
• Manage Australian recruitment: screening, advertising, and headhunting.
• Source and headhunt AU candidates via LinkedIn and other platforms.
• First point of contact for AU recruiters; manage AU recruitment agents.
• Onboarding and offboarding of Australian staff.
• Screen candidates and complete reference checks.
• Manage ad placements on Seek and similar job boards.
• HR items, training, and record management.

Skills

HR Leadership

Recruitment

Talent Acquisition

People Management

Tools

LinkedIn

Seek

Job description

This role will oversee the Philippine-based team while also managing Australian recruitment activities. The successful candidate will help ensure that the offshore team is well-supported, engaged, and performing effectively, while also driving recruitment activities for client operations.

This is a hands-on and highly collaborative role that requires someone who can work independently, communicate confidently with Australian stakeholders, and manage both HR and recruitment responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Part 1 | Philippine Team Management

• Manage the offshore team's KPIs, HR, and professional engagement
• Performance management, end-of-day reports, and dashboarding
• Manage annual leave, sick leave, and offboarding when needed
• Monthly timesheets for local and international staff
• HR record management and training matrix
• Staff engagement activities and culture initiatives
• Monthly HR and recruitment reporting
• Your conduit between Client and Sysgen

Part 2 | Australian Recruitment & HR

• Manage Australian recruitment: screening, advertising, and headhunting
• Source and headhunt AU candidates via LinkedIn and other platforms
• First point of contact for AU recruiters; manage AU recruitment agents
• Onboarding and offboarding of Australian staff
• Screen candidates and complete reference checks
• Manage ad placements on Seek and similar job boards
• HR items, training, and record management

Key Requirements

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Proven experience in HR, recruitment, or talent acquisition
• Experience working with Western businesses, particularly Australia, New Zealand, UK, or Canada
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Confident in communicating with senior stakeholders, candidates, and recruitment partners
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records

Preferred Qualifications

The following experience would be an advantage but is not required:

• Knowledge of Australian employment law, Fair Work, and award interpretation
• Previous experience working directly with Australian companies or clients
• Experience in construction or mining industry
• Experience managing offshore or remote teams

Key Tools

• Employment Hero
• LinkedIn
• Seek and other recruitment/job board platforms