Human Resources and Development Manager (With OD Experience)

Level Up Recruitment; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Level Up Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead Human Resources and Administrative functions while driving Organizational Development initiatives that support business objectives. The role reports to the General Manager and partners with management on organizational effectiveness, talent development, and culture-building.

You will oversee compensation and benefits, employee relations, HR policies, HRIS, and learning programs, ensuring a compliant and high-performing workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years HR experience with 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or manufacturing preferred.
• Proven experience in strategic HR business partnering and workforce planning.
• Strong background in Organizational Development and talent management.
• Experience developing HR policies, systems, and people programs.
• ISO-certified environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Organizational Development initiatives covering effectiveness, design, competency frameworks, talent management, succession planning, and change management.
• Lead talent management and succession planning programs with high-potential pipelines.
• Develop and implement leadership and management development programs.
• Develop and maintain competency frameworks, job profiles, and career paths.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, payroll, and policy design.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, investigations, and policy compliance.
• Oversee HRIS, employee records, and HR reporting for decision-making.
• Partner with senior management on strategic people initiatives.

Skills

HR business partnering

Organizational Development

Leadership development

Talent management

Employee engagement

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Globe EXACT

HRIS/Database systems

Job description

Level Up is looking for an experienced and strategic HR Manager who will lead the Human Resources and Administrative functions while driving Organizational Development initiatives that support the Company’s business objectives. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the role will serve as a strategic HR business partner to management, focusing on organizational effectiveness, talent and leadership development, employee engagement, culture building, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and overall HR operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Organizational Development (OD) initiatives covering organizational effectiveness, organization design, competency frameworks, talent management, succession planning, career development, leadership development, employee engagement, culture building, and change management.
• Lead talent management and succession planning programs, including identification of critical positions, high-potential employees, talent pools, succession pipelines, and individual development plans.
• Develop and implement leadership and management development programs to build a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Develop and maintain competency frameworks, job profiles, competency mapping, career paths, and competency assessment programs.
• Lead organizational change initiatives and develop effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and change adoption strategies.
• Oversee compensation and benefits, including job evaluation, salary structures, pay grades, salary benchmarking, payroll, timekeeping, and compensation policies.
• Manage employee and labor relations, including employee concerns, disciplinary cases, grievances, investigations, and compliance with company policies and labor regulations.
• Develop, review, and improve HR policies, systems, and processes aligned with business requirements, legal standards, and HR best practices.
• Oversee HRIS, employee records, 201 files, workforce databases, and HR reporting to support management decision-making.
• Lead Learning and Development programs, including Training Needs Analysis (TNA), competency gap assessment, learning plans, training providers, and evaluation of learning programs.
• Partner with senior management in developing and implementing strategic people initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensure HR practices support a productive, engaged, compliant, and high-performing workforce.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in strategic HR business partnering, workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, learning and development, and employee relations.
• Strong background in Organizational Development, including competency management, talent management, succession planning, leadership development, employee engagement, and change management.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies, systems, and people programs aligned with business objectives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workforce dynamics and labor relations.
• Knowledge of business, management, financial, and accounting principles.
• Strategic and business-oriented, with the ability to partner effectively with senior management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HRIS/database systems such as SAP, Oracle, Globe EXACT, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience working in an ISO-certified organization is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety, Hygiene and Sanitation Standards, and HACCP is highly preferred.
• Strong people management, communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Flexible to work beyond regular business hours, including Mondays–Saturdays, as business needs require.
• Above-average people-handling and interpersonal skills.