Philippines HR Lead — Build & Own People Operations

INDAWS; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

INDAWS in the Philippines is seeking a hands-on HR Executive to build and manage the HR function for our new local office, based in our Philippines office. You will act as the local HR authority, aligning with regional and global standards, and own all HR operations.

The role offers the opportunity to shape culture, implement payroll, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes, while partnering with leadership and finance.

Qualifications

• Solid hands on HR operations experience in the Philippines.
• Up-to-date knowledge of local labor law and statutory requirements.
• Ability to operate independently as the first local HR hire.
• Clear communication and strong professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Own end to end HR operations including payroll, statutory compliance, contracts, benefits, and employee lifecycle management
• Act as the subject matter expert on Philippines labor law and local HR practices
• Set up and maintain compliant HR processes aligned with regional frameworks
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations
• Handle disciplinary cases, employee issues, and terminations with legal awareness and sound judgment
• Support office setup from an HR and compliance perspective
• Work closely with finance and regional HR on reporting, audits, and process improvements

Skills

HR operations

Philippines labor law

Independent local HR hire

Communication

Professional judgement

Job description

INDAWS in the Philippines is seeking a hands-on HR Executive to build and manage the HR function for our new local office, based in our Philippines office. You will act as the local HR authority, aligning with regional and global standards, and own all HR operations.

The role offers the opportunity to shape culture, implement payroll, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes, while partnering with leadership and finance.