Senior HR Associate: Engagement, Payroll & Strategy

Kinettix, Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinettix, Inc. is seeking a Senior Human Resource Associate to oversee a broad range of HR functions, including engagement, compensation benchmarking, payroll support, onboarding, benefits, and policy compliance.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration with leadership to strengthen organizational effectiveness. The position focuses on employee experience, lifecycle management, and process optimization across HR programs, with opportunities to advise on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of progressive HR experience, with exposure to compensation, payroll, and employee relations.
• Payroll processing or coordination
• Employee engagement and retention program implementation
• Strong understanding of labor laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience using HRIS, payroll systems, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of employee engagement programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Analyze engagement data, surveys, and attrition trends; recommend and implement retention initiatives.
• Oversee payroll inputs, including attendance, leaves, adjustments, and benefits before processing.
• Enhance onboarding programs to improve new hire integration and early retention.
• Manage and optimize HMO and benefits programs; assess utilization and recommend improvements.
• Lead HR audits and maintain accurate, secure employee records.
• Track and analyze HR metrics such as turnover, engagement, absenteeism, and payroll-related data.
• Lead initiatives to improve HR workflows, systems, and efficiency.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, employee relations issues, and conflict resolution.

Skills

Employee engagement

Payroll processing

HR compliance

HRIS

Reporting & analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Kinettix, Inc. is seeking a Senior Human Resource Associate to oversee a broad range of HR functions, including engagement, compensation benchmarking, payroll support, onboarding, benefits, and policy compliance.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration with leadership to strengthen organizational effectiveness. The position focuses on employee experience, lifecycle management, and process optimization across HR programs, with opportunities to advise on