Human Resource Associate - Talent Optimization & Development

Ortigas, Mandaluyong City; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Infrastructure in Mandaluyong City seeks an experienced HR professional to lead organizational development, learning and leadership competency initiatives. You will collaborate with department heads to define core competencies, update the competency dictionary, design measurement tools, and drive talent reviews to identify HiPo and Ready Now successors.

You will also develop replacement charts, growth roadmaps, coaching and mentoring programs, curricula, and cross-functional projects to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in OD, L&D, competency design, and succession.
• Degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, HR Management, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Individuals with reliability, integrity, adaptability, empathy, proactive problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Department Heads to define core, functional, and leadership competencies.
• Update the Organizational Competency Dictionary to reflect current standards.
• Design tools to measure performance against competency standards.
• Facilitate talent reviews to identify HiPo and Ready Now successors.
• Develop Replacement Charts and Talent Maps to mitigate key personnel risk.
• Partner with managers to create growth roadmaps bridging current and future skills.
• Design development solutions beyond training, including coaching and mentoring.
• Curate curricula aligned to identified competency gaps and data.
• Oversee cross-functional projects for talent development.
• Serve as CHR liaison for nominations to MDP, LMDP, EMDP.
• Ensure prerequisites and documentation for internal candidates for CHR endorsements.
• Set KPIs to measure talent interventions (promotion, ROI).
• Maintain a Talent Dashboard tracking movements and progress.
• Conduct impact assessments to show coaching/trainings translate to performance.

Skills

Organizational Development

Learning & Development

Competency Design

Succession Planning

Talent Management

Education

College Graduate - Behavioral Science, Psychology, HR Management, Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Department Heads to identify and define core, functional, and leadership competencies required for various roles within SMC Infrastructure business units.
• Regularly update and refine the Organizational Competency Dictionary to ensure it reflects evolving industry standards and technical requirements.
• Design or curate tools (e.g., behavioral indicators, proficiency levels) to measure employee performance against established competency standards.
• Facilitate talent reviews and calibration sessions to identify High-Potential (HiPo) employees and Ready Now successors for critical positions.
• Develop and maintain Replacement Charts and Talent Maps to mitigate risks in the event of key personnel movement or exits.
• Partner with employees and managers to create customized growth roadmaps that bridge the gap between current skills and future-role requirements.
• Design integrated development solutions beyond standard classroom training, including structured Coaching Frameworks and Mentoring Programs tailored for SMC Infrastructure business units and leadership.
• Curate formal training curricula that align with specific competency gaps identified through performance data and manpower planning.
• Oversee cross-functional projects or stretch assignments as a means of practical talent development identified through competency mapping, talent reviews, and individual development plans (IDPs)
• Act as the primary point of contact for SMC Corporate HR (CHR) regarding the nomination and endorsement process for corporate-wide leadership programs Management Development Program (MDP), Leadership Management Development Program (LMDP), and Executive Management Development Program (EMDP).
• Ensure all prerequisites and documentation for internal candidates are met for high-level CHR endorsements and certifications.
• Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of talent interventions (e.g., promotion rates of HiPos, training ROI) in partnership with the HR Associate – Organization and Talent Performance.
• Maintain a Talent Dashboard that tracks movement, competency gains, and program completion rates across the organization.
• Conduct impact assessments (utilizing models like Kirkpatrick) to ensure that coaching, mentoring, and training interventions are translating into operational performance.

Qualifications

• College Graduate - Behavioral Science, Psychology, Human Resources Management, Industrial Engineering or any related degree/course.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience in OD, L&D, Competency design, and Succession.
• Personal attributes: We are seeking an individual contributor HR Associate with reliability, integrity, adaptability, empathy, proactive problem-solving skills, and attention to details to effectively support critical HR functions related to Organization and People Development, maintaining ethical conduct and standards, and conducting groupwide continuous improvement processes.

Interested applicants must be willing to be assigned in Ortigas, Mandaluyong City.