Senior HR Generalist - Start Up

Arbitrail MNL Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbitrail MNL Inc. in Makati City, Metro Manila, seeks a Senior HR Generalist to build and scale our people function from the ground up in a fast-growing startup.

You will lead policies, recruitment, onboarding, development, payroll, and compliance, shaping culture and partnering with leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals. This onsite role requires 5+ years in HR generalist work and a strong knowledge of local labour laws.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of HR generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine labour laws and employment regulations.
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and compensation/benefits administration.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced/start-up environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin or related field.
• CHRP or equivalent certification is advantageous.
• Amenable to Work Onsite in Makati City.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Lead recruitment, profiling, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Design employee development and training programs.
• Manage employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs.
• Oversee payroll, leaves, and employee records.
• Foster organizational culture and employee engagement.
• Ensure legal compliance with labour laws.
• Provide strategic HR support to management.
• Build and maintain HR systems and data.

Skills

HR Generalist

Recruitment

Employee relations

Payroll & Benefits

HRIS & MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a Senior HR Generalist to join our dynamic and growing organisation. This is a full-time position based in Makati City, Metro Manila. As Senior HR Generalist, you will play a pivotal role in building and establishing the human resources function from the ground up within a start-up environment. You will be instrumental in shaping our company culture, developing HR policies and procedures, and ensuring we attract and retain top talent as we scale. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our organisation's people strategy and contribute to our long-term success during a critical growth phase.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive HR policies, procedures and guidelines tailored to our start-up environment and applicable regulatory requirements
• Lead recruitment and selection processes, including job profiling, candidate sourcing, interviewing and onboarding of new employees
• Design and oversee employee development and training programmes that support career growth and skill advancement
• Manage employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary procedures and conflict resolution
• Administer compensation and benefits programmes, ensuring competitiveness and compliance with legal requirements
• Handle payroll administration, leave management and employee record-keeping in accordance with regulatory standards
• Develop and cultivate organisational culture initiatives that align with company values and foster employee engagement
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, employment regulations and other statutory requirements
• Provide strategic HR support to senior management and business leaders on people-related matters
• Build and maintain effective HR systems and processes, including relevant software and databases

What we're looking for

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a human resources generalist role, ideally with exposure to start-up or high-growth environments
• Strong knowledge of Philippine labour laws, employment regulations and compliance requirements
• Proven experience in all core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation and benefits administration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong organisational and project management skills with keen attention to detail
• Proficiency in HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications
• A strategic mindset with the ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives
• Experience in building HR functions from scratch or in early-stage companies is highly desirable
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline
• Professional HR certifications (such as CHRP or equivalent) are advantageous
• Amenable to Work Onsite in Makati City