Human Resources Manager

Iba Botanicals Inc; Iba; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Iba Botanicals Inc in the Philippines seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR across manufacturing and plantation sites, aligning people strategies with business objectives and ensuring full legal compliance.

You will drive recruitment, performance management, compensation, employee engagement, and culture initiatives while coordinating cross-location operations and fostering an inclusive, high-performance workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive HR and administrative leadership experience
• 5+ years in a managerial role
• Proven ability to lead across diverse employment cultures
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices

Responsibilities

• Lead HR across multiple manufacturing and plantation sites
• Align HR strategies with business objectives and compliance
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention
• Design and manage performance appraisal systems
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Manage compensation, benefits, and employee engagement programs

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Job description

I. Role Summary

The Human Resources Manager will lead and oversee all human resources functions across multiple manufacturing and plantation sites. This role ensures alignment of HR strategies with business objectives and compliance with labor laws. This position acts as a vital bridge between company leaders and workers to build a productive, positive work environment while ensuring full legal and ethical compliance. The position requires strong leadership, cross-location coordination, and the ability to manage diverse teams in both industrial and agricultural settings.

II. Ethical Guideline and Core Values

• Trustworthiness and Confidentiality

• Fairness and Objectivity

• Ensure Legal Compliance

• Integrity and Respect

• Inclusivity and Accountability

III. Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with senior leadership to align HR practices with long-term business strategy.

• Lead organizational change initiatives, including restructuring and workforce planning.

• Develop succession planning and leadership development programs.

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

• Advise senior management on workforce planning, organizational design, and policy development

Human Resources Management

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention for all business units.

• Design and manage performance appraisal systems and employee development programs.

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring respect for diverse employment cultures

• Manage compensation, benefits, and employee engagement programs.

• Handle employee relations, grievance management, and disciplinary actions.

Administration Oversight

• Coordinate with site managers to ensure smooth operations and resource allocation.

• Manage documentation, reporting, and record-keeping for HR functions.

• Optimize processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Policy and Compliance

• Draft, implement, and enforce HR policies.

• Ensure adherence to labor laws, company standards, and ethical practices.

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and audit requirements.

Leadership and Culture

• Build a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance work culture.

• Mentor and develop HR, fostering professional growth.

IV. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• At least 10 years of progressive HR and administrative leadership experience, with 5 years in a managerial role.

• Proven track record in handling diverse employment cultures and fostering inclusive workplace practices.

• Strong technical knowledge of labor laws, compliance standards, HRIS, and HR best practices.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution.

• Relevant HR certifications.