Philippines HR Leader - PEZA & Compliance

Navitas Semiconductor Usa; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Navitas Semiconductor USA seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead PH HR operations, with PEZA experience essential. You will guide managers and staff on policies, work with leaders on design and workforce planning, and ensure compliance with local employment laws.

The role also oversees payroll, HRIS data, and HR metrics in a fast‑paced manufacturing/tech environment. The position requires 7+ years HR experience, strong labor-law knowledge, and a proven ability to manage a growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience in an HR Manager or senior HR generalist/business partner role.
• Direct experience supporting a PEZA‑registered company or operations located in a PEZA zone.
• Strong working knowledge of Philippine labor laws, employee relations practices, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience handling a broad range of HR matters such as recruitment, employee relations, performance management, policy administration, investigations, and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience supporting HR operations in a fast‑paced environment such as manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, shared services, or other growth‑oriented businesses.
• Strong understanding of statutory benefits and government compliance requirements, including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag‑IBIG, BIR, DOLE, and related reporting obligations.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS/payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR leader for the Philippines organization, providing guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, processes, and people matters.
• Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies and programs with organizational goals, workforce needs, and business growth plans.
• Support leadership in organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and change management initiatives.
• Build and maintain a positive employee culture grounded in accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.
• Manage a growing HR team.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, including performance issues, disciplinary actions, investigations, grievances, attendance concerns, and workplace conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with the Philippine Labor Code, DOLE regulations, statutory reporting, and all other local employment requirements.
• Lead investigations involving employee complaints, misconduct, policy violations, and workplace concerns, ensuring appropriate documentation and resolution.
• Advise management on corrective action, performance improvement plans, terminations, redundancies, and other sensitive employment actions in compliance with local law.
• Maintain and update employee handbooks, code of conduct, HR policies, and internal procedures to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Support HR‑related compliance requirements for a PEZA‑registered entity, including policies, practices, and documentation aligned with PEZA operating requirements.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Operations, and site leadership to support audits, registrations, renewals, reporting obligations, and employee‑related documentation associated with PEZA operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with government‑mandated benefits, statutory contributions, and reporting requirements, including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag‑IBIG, BIR, and DOLE.
• Monitor changes in Philippine employment regulations, PEZA requirements, and other relevant government directives, recommending updates to company practices as needed.
• Manage performance review processes and support managers in goal setting, feedback, coaching, and development planning.
• Identify training and development needs across the organization and implement learning programs that support employee growth, leadership capability, and compliance requirements.
• Coach managers on people leadership, employee engagement, and effective performance management practices.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs in alignment with market practices, internal equity, and company philosophy.
• Oversee payroll inputs and partner with payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Manage employee records, HRIS data, personnel files, and HR reporting to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Develop and track HR metrics and reporting related to headcount, attrition, hiring, employee relations, engagement, and other workforce trends.
• Recommend and implement improvements to HR processes, systems, controls, and employee support programs.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

PEZA experience

Labor compliance

HR policy

People management

Change management

Payroll administration

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

HRIS/payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Navitas Semiconductor USA seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead PH HR operations, with PEZA experience essential. You will guide managers and staff on policies, work with leaders on design and workforce planning, and ensure compliance with local employment laws.

The role also oversees payroll, HRIS data, and HR metrics in a fast‑paced manufacturing/tech environment. The position requires 7+ years HR experience, strong labor-law knowledge, and a proven ability to manage a growing