Manager, HR & Admin

AFA Group; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AFA Group is seeking a Manager, HR & Admin to oversee all HR and administrative functions for our operations in the Philippines. The role drives talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation, HR operations, compliance, and office administration, partnering with management to ensure workforce effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of HR leadership, strong construction-industry recruitment experience, and expertise in DOLE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration, Management, or related discipline.
• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• At least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory HR role.
• Mandatory experience in recruitment for the Construction Industry, including hiring for Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Safety Officers, and Skilled Workers.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine Labor Code, DOLE regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience managing compensation & benefits, performance management, and HR operations.
• Experience overseeing administrative functions and office operations.
• Proficient in HRIS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities for both corporate and project/site-based positions.
• Oversee HR operations, HRIS, reporting, and HR process improvements.
• Oversee compensation and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine Labor Code, DOLE regulations, and company policies.
• Lead employee engagement and retention programs to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Manage office administration, facilities management, and vendor coordination.
• Support management on operational and strategic administrative initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment

Employee Relations

Performance Management

HR Operations

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

The Manager, HR & Admin is responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of Human Resources and Administrative functions, including Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations, Compliance, Office Administration, and Organizational Development. This role will partner closely with management to ensure operational excellence, workforce effectiveness, and compliance with Philippine labor regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities for both corporate and project/site-based positions.
• Develop recruitment strategies and talent pipelines to support workforce requirements.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary matters, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Drive performance management, employee development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Oversee compensation and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine Labor Code, DOLE regulations, and company policies.
• Lead employee engagement and retention programs to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Manage HR records, HRIS, reporting, and HR process improvements.

Administration

• Oversee office administration, facilities management, company assets, and vendor coordination.
• Ensure efficient administration policies and procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Manage office operations to support business continuity and employee productivity.
• Monitor administrative budgets, contracts, and service providers.
• Support management on operational and strategic administrative initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• At least 2 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory HR role.
• Mandatory experience in recruitment for the Construction Industry, including hiring for:
• Project Managers
• Quantity Surveyors
• Safety Officers
• Technical and Skilled Workers
• Strong knowledge of Philippine Labor Code, DOLE regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience managing employee relations, compensation & benefits, performance management, and HR operations.
• Experience overseeing administrative functions and office operations.
• Proficient in HRIS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure, Property Development, or Project-Based Industries.
• High-volume recruitment and manpower mobilization.
• Supporting multi-site or geographically dispersed operations.
• Process improvement and HR transformation initiatives.