Senior HR Executive - Manila, Philippines

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

Job summary

Hammerjack Pty Ltd in the Philippines seeks an HR Assistant Manager to oversee the full spectrum of HR operations, ensuring compliance with local labor laws while aligning with HR policies. You will manage onboarding, contracts, employee records, timekeeping, and separation processes, and coordinate payroll with finance or vendors.

The role also covers employee relations, disciplinary actions, and the recruitment cycle for local positions, plus collaboration with HQ for Thai expat onboarding and

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–7 years of HR generalist experience.
• Experience in the Philippines or with Filipino labor law preferred.
• Experience handling expat staff or regional reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end HR operations in the Philippines including onboarding, contracts, employee records, timekeeping, and separation processes.
• Coordinate payroll with finance or outsourced vendors.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees on HR policies, grievances, and workplace concerns.
• Handle disciplinary actions and warnings in line with policy and labor law.
• Oversee local recruitment from job posting to offer management, and coordinate with HQ for expat onboarding and relocation.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Cross-cultural experience

Expat experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources/Business Administration or related field

Job description

Roles and Responsibility

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Monitor local compensation competitiveness.
• 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.