Human Resources Associate (Project-Based)

AF Payments Inc.; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 312,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

AF Payments Inc. is seeking an organized Human Resources Associate to provide operational HR support across recruitment, employee records, and HR administration in a hybrid setup in the Philippines.

The role collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure HR processes align with policies and project requirements, handling payroll support, compliance, onboarding/offboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Psychology, Business, or related field.
• At least 1 year of HR experience (specialist or generalist).
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment.
• Knowledge of HR Admin and payroll; familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley Act, BIR rulings and other local standards.
• Knowledge of DOLE mandates and labor cases.
• Exposure to multi-project coordination and onboarding/offboarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist payroll administration, timekeeping coordination, payroll reporting and compensation-related processes.
• Ensure compliance with DOLE, BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain employee records, HR systems, and personnel files with data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support enrollment, monitoring, and administration of employee benefits and wellness programs.
• Support end-to-end recruitment activities, manpower movements, and onboarding coordination.
• Facilitate employee onboarding and separation processes in line with company and government timelines.
• Assist in employee discipline, labor cases, and employee relations matters.
• Assist in training, capability development, and learning initiatives.
• Support employee engagement programs, rewards, and company events.
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and trackers to support decision-making.
• Oversee HR-related facilities, admin services, and vendor coordination.
• Support health, safety, and security programs and compliance.
• Assist in drafting, implementing, and maintaining HR policies and procedures.

Skills

HR processes & policies

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Recruitment & onboarding support

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Business, or related field

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you organized, people-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities? The Human Resources Associate role may be a great fit for you. This position provides operational HR support across recruitment, employee records management, and general HR administration. The role requires close coordination with internal stakeholders to ensure HR processes are delivered efficiently and in alignment with company policies and project requirements.

Work Set Up: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Compensation & Payroll Support – Assist in payroll administration, timekeeping coordination, payroll reporting, and compensation-related processes.
• Government Compliance & Statutory Reporting – Ensure compliance with DOLE, BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and other regulatory requirements.
• HRIS & Records Management – Maintain employee records, HR systems, and personnel files with data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Benefits Administration – Support enrollment, monitoring, and administration of employee benefits and wellness programs.
• Recruitment & Staffing – Support end-to-end recruitment activities, manpower movements, and onboarding coordination.
• Onboarding & Offboarding – Facilitate employee onboarding and separation processes in line with company and government timelines.
• Employee Relations & Case Management – Assist in employee discipline, labor cases, and employee relations matters.
• Learning & Development Support – Assist in training, capability development, and learning initiatives.
• Rewards, Recognition & Engagement – Support employee engagement programs, rewards, and company events.
• HR Reporting & Analytics – Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and trackers to support decision-making.
• Facilities & Administrative Coordination – Oversee HR-related facilities, admin services, and vendor coordination.
• Workplace Health, Safety & Wellbeing – Support health, safety, and security programs and compliance.
• Policy & Process Support – Assist in drafting, implementing, and maintaining HR policies and procedures.

Functional Competencies

• Strong understanding of HR processes, policies, and labor practices
• Excellent interpersonal and employee-relations skills
• High level of confidentiality and professional discretion
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to support recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills

Education and Work Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Business, Business Administration or any similar field;
• With minimum of one (1) year of relevant working experience in Human Resources, whether as a
  specialist or a generalist
• Has at least one (1) year of relevant work experience in a fast-paced working environment
• With working knowledge in HR Admin and payroll (familiar with Sarabes-Oxely Act, BIR Ruling and other local standards);
• Has working knowledge in DOLE’s mandates
• Has working knowledge in labor cases
• With work exposure in the following:
  • Assignment and completion of multiple projects simultaneously
  • Inter-department and team collaborations, including heading committees
  • Facilitation of certifications and workshops
  • Facilitation of onboarding and offboarding, including cascading of new policies and house rules
  • Effective communication across departments and position levels within the company
  • Demonstrating initiative and going beyond the call of duty
• Ready to join immediately or at the earliest possible start date