Human Resource Manager

Lewis Personnel Management; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Personnel Management is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the Philippines site and partner with site leadership to bridge regional HR strategy with day-to-day execution in Mandaluyong.

The role handles complex employee relations, compliance, workforce planning, performance management, and other high-impact people initiatives with independence and sound judgment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in HR with focus on employee relations.
• Solid knowledge of Philippine labor laws and compliance.
• Experience in multi-unit, matrix, or complex org structures.
• Proven ability to advise senior leaders on HR matters.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Philippines site leadership and translate regional HR strategy into daily execution.
• Lead workforce planning and support site growth initiatives.
• Coach and develop HRBPs and HR teams on complex people matters.
• Own investigation and resolution of high-risk employee relations cases.
• Escalate ER matters requiring high-level judgment and decisions.
• Oversee site-level HR compliance and identify employment risks.
• Ensure HR practices align with Philippine labor laws and regulations.
• Support senior hires and review offers requiring high-level HR involvement.
• Lead cross-unit calibration during performance cycles.
• Provide direction and mentorship to the Philippines HR team.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Philippine labor law

Stakeholder management

Coaching HRBPs

Decision making

Communication

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to serve as the dedicated HR leader for the Philippines site of a global organization. This role will serve as a key HR partner to site leadership, bridging regional HR strategy with day-to-day HR execution in the Philippines. The HR Manager will take ownership of complex employee relations matters, HR compliance, workforce planning, performance management, and other high-impact people initiatives. The role is designed for an experienced HR professional who can independently handle sensitive and high-stakes HR matters, provide sound judgment and guidance to business leaders, and ensure consistent HR practices across multiple business units.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner to Philippines site leadership and translate regional HR strategy into effective day-to-day site execution
• Lead workforce planning and support organizational growth initiatives for the Philippines site
• Coach and develop HRBPs and other HR team members on complex people matters
• Own the investigation and resolution of complex or high-risk employee relations cases
• Act as the escalation point for ER matters requiring higher-level judgment and decision-making
• Oversee site-level HR compliance and identify potential employment-related risks
• Ensure HR practices are aligned with Philippine labor laws and regulatory requirements
• Provide oversight and support for senior and critical hires and review and approve offers that require higher-level HR involvement
• Lead or facilitate cross-business-unit calibration during performance review cycles
• Provide direction, coaching, and mentorship to the Philippines HR team

About you

• At least 7 years of progressive HR experience, with significant experience independently handling complex employee relations matters
• Strong knowledge of Philippine labor laws and HR compliance requirements
• Experience working within a multi-business-unit, matrix, or complex organizational structure
• Proven experience partnering with and advising senior business leaders
• Experience coaching and developing HRBPs or other HR professionals
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to confidently handle sensitive and high-stakes HR matters
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work onsite in Mandaluyong