Plant HR Leader

Michael Page; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Career growth opportunities

Supportive company culture

Job summary

A multinational organization in Cebu City seeks an experienced HR leader to drive initiatives aligned with operational goals. Responsibilities include workforce planning, talent management, and compliance with labor laws. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of HR experience, particularly in manufacturing, and a strong grasp of labor relations. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong command of Philippine labor law and labor relations.
• Proven ability to coach leaders in high-paced settings.
• Experience driving employee engagement and retention in labor-intensive or shift-based operations.
• Excellent communication, analysis, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Align HR initiatives with operational goals.
• Lead workforce planning to support production levels.
• Implement programs to improve employee engagement and retention.
• Implement engagement programs tailored to a shift-based, high-volume workforce to reduce turnover and improve morale.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws, safety standards, and internal policies.
• Manage labor relations, grievances, and disciplinary processes.
• Support organizational change initiatives to enhance effectiveness and HR processes.
• Champion continuous improvement to elevate employee experience and operational capability.

Skills

HR leadership

Labor law knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Performance management

Change management

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established multinational organization with strong operations in the Philippines, known for its commitment to people development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

• Align HR initiatives with operational goals related to productivity, quality, safety, and workforce efficiency.
• Lead workforce planning and talent readiness to support fluctuating production levels.
• Drive leadership development, performance management, and succession planning for supervisors and frontline leaders.
• Implement engagement programs tailored to a shift-based, high-volume workforce to reduce turnover and improve morale.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws, safety standards, and internal policies.
• Manage labor relations, grievances, and disciplinary processes.
• Support organizational change initiatives to enhance effectiveness and improve HR processes.
• Champion continuous improvement to elevate employee experience and operational capability.

The Successful Applicant

• At least 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally in a manufacturing or plant-based environment.
• Strong command of Philippine labor law and labor relations.
• Proven ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels in a high-paced operational setting.
• Experience managing employee engagement and retention in labor-intensive or shift-based operations.
• Excellent communication, analysis, and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Strategic HR leadership role with direct impact on a major manufacturing operation.
• Competitive compensation package aligned with senior HR responsibilities.
• Opportunities to drive organization-wide initiatives, cultural transformation, and process improvements.
• Career growth within a global company that prioritizes leadership development.
• Supportive and inclusive culture with strong operational leadership partnerships.
• Chance to shape workforce strategy in a high-volume, people-intensive environment.