HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) OFFICER

Westwood Law Firm; Hinatuan; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Law Firm is seeking an HR Officer in Hinatuan, Philippines. You will oversee day-to-day personnel operations, support the full recruitment lifecycle, and serve as a trusted resource for employee needs.

The role connects workforce and management, ensuring compliant record-keeping, fair treatment, and smooth hiring processes. You will handle onboarding, employee inquiries, payroll support, benefits coordination, and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience building relationships with employees and managers.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with HR best practices and labor standards.

Responsibilities

• Draft job advertisements, screen resumes, and schedule interviews.
• Coordinate onboarding and new-hire orientation smoothly.
• Respond to employee inquiries and help resolve conflicts fairly.
• Maintain secure employee files and track leaves accurately.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws and safety regulations.
• Assist payroll, benefits coordination, and performance reviews.

Skills

Excellent communication

Active listening

Conflict resolution

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HRM/ Psychology/ BA/ related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Role Summary

The Human Resources (HR) Officer oversees day-to-day personnel operations, supports the full recruitment lifecycle, and serves as a trusted resource for all employee-related needs. This role bridges the workforce and management — ensuring smooth hiring, positive employee relations, accurate record-keeping, and full compliance with labor standards.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Draft clear job advertisements, screen resumes, shortlist candidates, and schedule interviews.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation to ensure a smooth integration into the organization.

Employee Relations

• Respond promptly to employee inquiries, address workplace concerns, and help resolve conflicts fairly and confidentially.
• Assist in administering disciplinary procedures and ensuring consistent, fair treatment across the workforce.

HR Administration & Records

• Maintain secure, up-to-date employee personnel files and records.
• Process leave requests (vacation, sick, and other leaves) and ensure accurate tracking and reporting.

Compliance & Workplace Standards

• Ensure company policies and practices align with national labor laws and workplace safety regulations.
• Help communicate and enforce company rules in a clear, respectful manner.

Compensation, Benefits & Performance

• Support coordination of payroll processing, health benefits administration, and employee perks.
• Assist in organizing and tracking performance reviews and related HR processes.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

2–4 years of progressive experience in human resources, generalist HR, or related administrative roles.

Knowledge Base

Solid understanding of Philippine labor laws, recruitment best practices, and basic payroll principles.

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication, active listening, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and comfortable using HR information systems and office software.