JUNIOR HR ADMIN MANAGER

Private Advertiser; Makati; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Makati, Philippines, is seeking a Junior HR Admin Manager who can independently manage day-to-day HR and administrative operations while leading an HR team.

The role requires strong hands-on experience across major HR functions, solid knowledge of Philippine labor laws, and proven ability to design training programs, handle employee relations, performance management, recruitment, and OSH initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, psychology, business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ progressive HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine labor laws and compliance.
• Experience designing and delivering training programs.
• Proven ability to lead HR operations and teams.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage day-to-day HR and administrative operations.
• Handle employee relations, investigations, and labor compliance.
• Design and conduct internal training sessions for employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Lead performance management, including evaluations and PIPs.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee development initiatives.
• Develop and lead employee engagement and retention programs.
• Oversee HR policy implementation, records management, and compliance.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports, monitor HR metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Manage employee offboarding, exit interviews, and documentation.
• Support OSH programs and employee welfare initiatives.
• Coach and develop the HR Supervisor and team.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Labor law compliance

Training design

Performance management

Engagement programs

OSH knowledge

HR reporting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/psychology/business

Job description

We are looking for an experienced, proactive, and well-rounded Junior HR Admin Manager with strong hands‑on experience across multiple HR functions, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage HR operations and lead an HR team.

Reporting directly to the HR Admin & Finance Manager, the Junior HR Admin Manager will take primary responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of HR and administrative operations. The role requires someone who can independently resolve operational concerns, manage HR programs, supervise the HR team, and escalate significant or high-risk matters when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage day‑to‑day HR and administrative operations, ensuring efficient and consistent delivery of HR services.

• Manage Employee Relations, workplace investigations, disciplinary cases, and labor compliance, escalating high‑risk matters requiring Management approval.

• Develop training materials, design learning programs, and personally conduct internal training sessions for employees, supervisors, and managers.

• Lead Performance Management, including employee evaluations, the performance appraisal system, and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee development initiatives.

• Develop and lead Employee Engagement and Retention programs.

• Oversee HR policy implementation, employee records management, and compliance with applicable Philippine labor requirements.

• Prepare and analyze HR reports, monitor HR metrics, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.

• Manage employee offboarding, exit interviews, and separation documentation.

• Work closely with the HR Supervisor in implementing, monitoring, and improving Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) programs and employee welfare initiatives.

• Supervise, coach, and develop the HR Supervisor and HR team, ensuring accountability and timely completion of assigned responsibilities.

• Resolve routine HR concerns independently and provide regular updates to the HR Admin & Finance Manager, escalating matters requiring higher‑level approval.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of progressive HR experience, with strong hands‑on experience across major HR functions.

• Strong background in Employee Relations, Philippine Labor Laws, HR Compliance, and disciplinary case management.

• Proven experience in designing, developing, and facilitating internal training programs.

• Solid experience in Performance Management, employee evaluations, PIPs, Employee Engagement, HR Reporting, and HR Operations.

• Working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health requirements.

• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, analytical, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and resolve HR concerns with minimal supervision.