Human Resources (HR) Supervisor

Private Advertiser; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Cebu oversees HR operations for head office and construction sites, balancing recruitment, payroll, and employee relations with governance of HR processes. The role requires hands-on management of onboarding, performance, and policy compliance across project environments.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in HR with strong knowledge of Philippine labour laws, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in HRIS and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in HR or employee relations, preferably in construction/industrial sectors.
• Solid knowledge of Philippine labour laws, employment regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in HR systems and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day HR operations for head office and project sites.
• Coordinate manpower requirements with department heads and project teams.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and staffing to ensure timely hiring.
• Handle employee relations, grievances, and disciplinary cases, with investigations as needed.
• Monitor PMS implementation and assist with KPI setting and performance development.
• Oversee payroll inputs, leave management, and benefits processing.
• Maintain HR policies, records, and confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Discretion with confidential info

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Psychology / Business Admin or related field

Tools

HR management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an HR Supervisor to support our head office and construction project sites in Cebu. Reporting to the HR Director, you will supervise day-to-day HR operations, work with project leaders on manpower needs, and help ensure that employees receive timely, consistent support.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who can balance recruitment demands, employee relations, accurate timekeeping, and sound HR administration in a project‑based environment.

What you'll be doing

• Recruitment and Staffing

  • Supervise end-to-end recruitment and selection processes.

  • Coordinate manpower requirements with department heads and project teams.

  • Ensure timely hiring of qualified personnel for office and project sites.

  • Manage onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.

  • Maintain manpower database and succession planning records.

• Employee Relations and Engagement

  • Handle employee concerns, grievances, and disciplinary cases.

  • Conduct investigations and recommend corrective actions.

  • Promote employee engagement programs and company activities.

  • Support management in maintaining positive labour‑management relations.

• Performance Management

  • Monitor implementation of the Performance Management System (PMS).

  • Coordinate performance evaluation schedules and documentation.

  • Assist department heads in setting KPIs and development plans.

  • Track employee performance improvement initiatives.

• Compensation and Benefits Administration

  • Oversee administration of payroll inputs, leave management, and employee benefits.

  • Ensure timely enrollment and updating of SSS, PhilHealth, Pag‑IBIG, and HMO records.

  • Monitor employee movements including promotions, transfers, and salary adjustments.

  • Ensure compliance with statutory and company benefit programmes.

• Training and Organisational Development

  • Identify training needs and coordinate learning programmes.

  • Maintain employee training records and competency matrixes.

  • Assist in leadership development and succession planning initiatives.

  • Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements.

• HR Compliance and Administration

  • Ensure compliance with Philippine labour laws and government regulations.

  • Maintain and update HR policies, employee handbook, and HR procedures.

  • Prepare HR reports, manpower statistics, and management dashboards.

  • Ensure proper safekeeping of employee records and confidential information.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent professional experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a human resources or employee relations role, preferably in the construction or industrial sector

• Strong knowledge of Philippine labour laws, employment regulations and compliance requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels

• Proficiency in HR management systems and Microsoft Office applications

• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Problem‑solving mindset with a focus on finding practical solutions to workplace challenges

• Customer‑service oriented approach to employee relations

• Experience in industrial relations, grievance handling or employee engagement is highly desirable

About the company

We are a Cebu‑based construction company with a growing team across multiple project sites. We value safe operations, dependable execution, and practical improvements that help our people do their best work.