Senior HR Executive - Manila, Philippines

SCG; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SCG in the Philippines is seeking an HR Assistant Manager to lead the full spectrum of HR activities for local operations, ensuring compliance with Philippine labor law while aligning with SCG International HR strategies.

You will manage onboarding, contracts, payroll coordination, recruitment of local staff and expat assignments, plus training and employee relations across a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 5–7 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a multinational or cross-cultural environment.
• Experience handling expat staff or regional reporting is a plus.
• Experience with Philippine labor law is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations including onboarding, contracts, records, timekeeping, and separations.
• Coordinate payroll with finance and outsourced vendors.
• Serve as first point of contact for HR policies, grievances, and workplace concerns.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and DOLE regulations.
• Manage expat recruitment and relocation processes in coordination with HQ.

Skills

HR operations

Recruitment & selection

Training & development

Labor law (Philippines)

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Job description

The HR Assistant Manager is responsible for the full spectrum of HR management for the company’s operations in the Philippines, ensuring compliance with local labor laws while aligning with HR SCG International strategies and policies.

HR Operations & Administration

• Manage end-to-end HR operations, including onboarding, contracts, employee records, timekeeping, and separation processes.
• Ensure smooth payroll coordination with finance / outsourced vendors.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees on HR policies, grievances, and workplace concerns.
• Manage disciplinary actions and warning processes in line with company policy and labor law.

Recruitment & Selection

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for local positions, from job posting, screening, interviewing, to offer management.
• Partner with local recruitment agencies or job boards to source quality candidates when needed.
• Coordinate with corporate HQ for the recruitment and onboarding of Thai expats, including relocation and immigration documentation.
• Maintain and update workforce planning and staffing forecasts in line with business needs.
• Ensure compliance with statutory benefits (SSS, PAG-IBIG, PhilHealth, etc.).
• Coordinate with HQ for expat benefit programs and cost-of-living allowances.
• Ensure compliance with DOLE regulations and other local labor laws.

Training & Development

• Coordinate with line managers to identify training and development needs.
• Assist in arranging compliance or safety training as required by local law or company policy.

Education & Experience Background

• degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 5–7 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a multinational or cross-cultural environment.
• Prior experience working in the Philippines or with Filipino labor law is highly preferred.
• Experience handling expat staff or regional reporting is a plus.