Human Resources Consultant

Cruise Control Group; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cruise Control Group in the Philippines seeks an HR & Entity Set-Up Manager to lead the creation of our own EOR entity. You will work with our law firm on regulatory registrations and craft employment contracts, HR policies and payroll processes for the new entity.

Reporting to Head of Operations, you will coordinate across finance, HR and external advisers to ensure timely establishment and ongoing compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in HR with contracts management and labour relations.
• Experience setting up a business entity and payroll in the Philippines.
• Strong English communication with Australian leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with law firm on incorporation and set-up of the Philippine entity.
• Develop employment contracts and HR policies aligned with Philippine Labour Code.
• Set up payroll, statutory contributions and compliance processes.
• Maintain compliance calendar for filings and registrations.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on progress and risks.

Skills

Labor Code knowledge

Contract drafting

Payroll setup

HRIS experience

English communication

Discretion & integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

HR & Entity Set-Up Manager (Philippines EOR)

Full-Time, Australian Business Hours, Philippines

Cruise Control Group is seeking an experienced HR & Entity Set-Up Manager to lead the establishment of our own Employer of Record (EOR) entity in the Philippines — from incorporation and government registrations through to the contracts, HR policies and payroll processes the business will run on.

About Cruise Control Group

Cruise Control Group is an Australian offshore staffing company that partners with a range of clients to build high-performing remote teams. We manage the end-to-end recruitment and support process, connecting skilled professionals with roles that offer genuine long-term career growth.

Our Philippines-based remote professionals support Australian businesses, primarily within the automotive dealership sector. As we continue to grow, we are establishing our own EOR entity in the Philippines to directly engage and support our offshore workforce.

About the Role

This is an internal role with Cruise Control Group, reporting to the Head of Operations. As the internal point person for the Philippine EOR build, you will coordinate with our engaged law firm on business registration and incorporation, build compliant employment contracts and labour engagement frameworks, and set up the HR, payroll and statutory processes the entity will run on. You will work closely with executive leadership, external accountants and auditors, and government agencies. Candidates with an accounting background will also support the accounting set-up and government registrations, making this a hands‑on, high-impact role during a critical stage of the company's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the internal coordinator and primary liaison with the engaged law firm throughout the incorporation and set-up of the Philippine entity, tracking timelines, documentation and deliverables.
• Prepare, gather and manage documentary requirements for business registration (SEC, BIR, LGU/Mayor's and Business Permit, Barangay Clearance) and employer registrations (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG/HDMF, DOLE).
• Develop, review and manage employment contracts, engagement agreements, NDAs and related HR documentation in line with the Philippine Labor Code and Data Privacy Act.
• Design the labour and employment engagement framework for the EOR, including employment classifications, probationary and regularisation processes, and transition of existing workforce arrangements.
• Build core HR policies and processes — company handbook, code of conduct, leave, attendance, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and offboarding.
• Establish payroll, statutory contributions, withholding tax and 13th-month pay processes, and coordinate with payroll providers or accountants as required.
• Support the accounting set-up of the entity — chart of accounts, books of accounts registration, BIR filing calendar and compliance reporting (for candidates with an accounting background).
• Maintain a compliance calendar for all government filings, renewals and statutory remittances, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Manage the contracts register and ensure contract templates and renewals remain current and compliant.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership on set-up progress, risks and outstanding requirements.
• Serve as the HR point of contact for the Philippine workforce once the EOR is operational.

What We're Looking For

• Strong working knowledge of the Philippine Labor Code, DOLE regulations and statutory employer obligations.
• Contract drafting, review and management experience, including employment and service agreements.
• Practical knowledge of SEC, BIR, LGU and SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG registration processes.
• Highly organised project coordinator, able to manage multiple workstreams, external advisers and deadlines at once.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication, comfortable working with Australian leadership.
• High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential and legal documentation.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in HR, with significant exposure to contracts management and labour relations/employee engagement.
• Proven involvement in setting up a business entity in the Philippines, including working alongside a law firm on incorporation and registrations.
• Experience establishing or managing payroll and statutory compliance processes for a Philippine employer.
• Accounting knowledge — bookkeeping, BIR tax compliance, payroll computation and statutory remittances.
• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems, and with cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks).
• Understanding of EOR, BPO or offshore staffing business models.
• Accounting experience supporting entity set-up, books registration and BIR compliance.
• Prior HR experience within a BPO, offshore staffing, outsourcing or EOR company serving Australian or international clients.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Business Administration, Legal Management or a related field.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or a CPA licence highly regarded.

Industry Experience

Offshore Staffing / Employer of Record (EOR), BPO or outsourcing (desirable)