Human Resources Manager

Sifang; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,116,000 - 2,009,000; Full time

Job summary

SIFANG is seeking a hands-on HR Manager to support the growth of its Philippines team. You will lead recruitment for engineers, build university partnerships, and ensure smooth HR operations, payroll coordination and employee relations across local and international stakeholders.

We value 5+ years of HR generalist or HRBP experience, with a track record of hiring technical talent in the Philippines and coordinating campus recruitment. English and Filipino communication are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR/related field and 5+ years of HR generalist or HRBP experience.
• Proven ability to recruit engineering/technical talent in the Philippines and coordinate campus hiring.
• Knowledge of Philippine employment requirements, payroll coordination, benefits and employee relations.
• Strong English and Filipino communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally with local and international teams.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and capable of managing multiple priorities with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment for engineers and local positions, covering sourcing, interviews, offers and onboarding.
• Build relationships with universities and coordinate campus recruitment and internships.
• Develop local talent pipelines via direct sourcing, referrals, networks and partners.
• Manage HR records, attendance, leave, probation, exits and ensure compliant local processes.
• Coordinate payroll inputs, benefits administration and compensation reviews with service providers.
• Guide managers on performance discussions, learning needs and employee relations; drive onboarding and team activities.

Skills

HR generalist

Recruitment

Payroll coordination

Employee relations

Campus recruitment

Communication (English/Filipino)

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration or related discipline

Job description

SIFANG is a leading provider of power system protection, automation, power electronics and energy storage solutions. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Beijing, we generated approximately USD 1.1 billion in revenue in 2025 and rank No. 2 in China and among the top five globally in power system protection and automation. Our technologies help utilities, renewable energy developers and industrial customers build safer, smarter and more sustainable power systems.

We are looking for a hands-on HR Manager to support the growth of our Philippines team. Your priorities will be engineering recruitment, university partnerships and campus hiring, supported by dependable HR operations and a team environment where employees can develop and work well together. You will partner with local managers and our International HR team.

What you will do

• Lead recruitment for electrical engineers, field service engineers and other local positions, covering sourcing, interviews, offers and onboarding.
• Build working relationships with universities, engineering faculties and career offices. Coordinate campus recruitment, internships and graduate hiring.
• Develop local talent pipelines through direct sourcing, employee referrals, professional networks and recruitment partners.
• Manage employee documentation, probation, HR records, attendance, leave and exits. Keep local HR processes clear and consistent.
• Coordinate payroll inputs, benefits administration and HR service providers. Support local salary benchmarking and compensation reviews.
• Guide managers on performance discussions, learning needs and employee relations. Organize onboarding and team activities that support communication and belonging.
• Apply company HR policies in line with local requirements and provide timely updates on recruitment, staffing costs and employee concerns.

What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of progressive HR generalist or HR business partnering experience, including responsibility for recruitment and HR operations.
• A demonstrated record of hiring engineering or technical talent in the Philippines and coordinating campus or graduate recruitment.
• Practical knowledge of Philippine employment requirements, payroll coordination, benefits administration and employee relations.
• Strong communication skills in English and Filipino, with the ability to work across local teams and international stakeholders.
• A practical working style, sound judgment and the ability to follow through on several priorities with limited supervision.

Preferred experience

• Experience in electrical engineering, power equipment, renewable energy, industrial technology or engineering services.
• Experience strengthening HR processes in a growing local team. Mandarin language skills are a plus.