Human Resources Specialist (Open for Fresh Grad)

Straive; Pajo; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Straive in Cebu, Philippines is seeking an entry-level HR Specialist to support HR Business Partners in retention, career progression, and workplace relations.

This role is designed for fresh graduates with no full-time experience, offering exposure to HR operations, policy inquiries, and development planning for future leaders. You will collect exit data, process promotions and transfers, track development plans, and document employee relations while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, Business or related field.
• Fresh graduates accepted; HR internships are a plus.
• Basic understanding of labor laws and strong communication.
• Discretion with confidential employee information.

Responsibilities

• Retention data collection and analysis to understand why employees leave.
• Process internal promotions and transfers; track timelines.
• Update development plans for leadership grooming and track progress.
• Document workplace incidents and support disciplinary processes.
• Serve as first point of contact for basic policies and benefits inquiries.

Skills

Labor laws

Communication

Attention to detail

Discretion

Desire to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Psychology/Business

Job description

We are looking for a motivated HR Specialist to join our team. This entry-level role is designed for fresh graduates who want to build a foundation in strategic HR rather than just filing paperwork. You will directly support HR Business Partners in managing employee retention, career progression, and workplace relations.

• Retention Support: Collect and organize exit interview data to help figure out why employees leave.
• Career Movements: Process the paperwork and track timelines for internal promotions and transfers.
• Talent Tracking: Update development plans and schedules for employees being groomed for leadership.
• Employee Relations: Document workplace incidents and assist HR partners in handling disciplinary cases legally.
• Inquiries: Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding basic company policies and benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, Business, or any related course.
• Experience: No full-time experience needed. Completed HR internships are a big plus.
• Skills: Basic understanding of school-taught labor laws, sharp communication, and strong attention to detail.
• Mindset: Discretion in handling confidential employee information and a desire to learn strategic HR.