SENIOR HR OFFICER

Dynamite Games; Makati; Remote; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamite Games is seeking a Senior HR Officer to lead the Philippines HR and administration. You will handle in-house payroll, statutory compliance, and day-to-day HR operations for PH staff, escalating complex issues to the HQ HR team.

You will also manage office administration and HRIS data, supporting regional policies and programs. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years in HR, with strong knowledge of Philippine labor law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR Management, Accounting, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on HR experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficient knowledge of Philippines labour and manpower legislation.
• Experience handling in-house payroll and manpower tax calculations.
• Comfortable working remotely on a long-term basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations for Philippines employees, including onboarding/offboarding and probation tracking.
• Process Philippines payroll monthly with statutory deductions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG).
• Support local implementation of regional HR policies and communications.
• Oversee office administration and vendor relationships for PH operations.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and support rollout initiatives.
• Deliver local wellbeing and engagement initiatives aligned with regional programs.
• Track and report PH HR data to Singapore HR team.

Skills

Attention to learning

Independent work

People skills

Team player

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/HR/Accounting

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description:

Who We Are

Dynamite Games is at the forefront of creating unparalleled gaming experiences for digital natives and the next generation of gamers. Our commitment to innovation and quality drives us to develop games that are not only visually stunning but also deeply engaging. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, we strive to deliver experiences that resonate with modern gamers, offering unique narratives and immersive gameplay.

What We Need

We are looking for a Senior HR Officer to join our team and support the day-to-day activities of our Human Resources department. This role will act as the country HR and administration lead for the Philippines, responsible for in-house payroll processing, statutory compliance, day-to-day HR operations, and office administration for PH staff. The role escalates operational HR queries to the Headquarters’ HR Generalist Team (SG) via Lane 1 and escalates ER, compliance, and sensitive matters directly to the Director of HR via Lane 2. The role supports the local execution of regional HR policies and programmes.

Key Accountability Areas

• Philippines payroll processing — in-house computation and statutory deductions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag IBIG)
• Philippines statutory compliance — DOLE requirements, BIR filings, and labour law adherence
• Day to day HR operations for PH staff — queries, onboarding, offboarding, probation
• Local execution of regional HR policies, programmes, and communications
• Office administration for Philippines operations
• HRIS data ownership for Philippines in ProSoft / Octomate (post rollout)
• Employee engagement and wellbeing delivery for Philippines

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the full spectrum of day-to-day HR operations for Philippines employees, including employee queries, onboarding, offboarding, probation tracking, and employee lifecycle administration
• Process Philippines payroll in-house on a monthly basis, including statutory deductions and contributions such as SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG
• Support the local implementation of regional HR policies, SOPs, programmes, and communications for Philippines employees
• Manage office administration and vendor relationships for Philippines operations
• Maintain accurate HRIS data for Philippines employees, conduct regular data audits, and support HRIS rollout initiatives
• Deliver local employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives in alignment with regional programmes
• Track and report Philippines-specific HR data, including training completion, headcount, and employee exits, to the Singapore HR team
• Coordinate office and virtual activities and operations to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Assist the Director of HR with ad hoc HR projects and other HR-related initiatives
• Coordinate interview scheduling and local job postings for Philippines recruitment, liaising with the relevant Talent Acquisition and HR teams when needed

Key Attributes

• Attentive, eager to learn, and demonstrates strong initiative
• Competent, resourceful, and able to work independently
• People-oriented, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships across all levels of the organization
• Keen to broaden HR knowledge and gain exposure across various HR functions
• Outgoing, collaborative, and a strong team player

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resource Management, Accounting, or an equivalent field
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a similar HR role or related scope
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficient in Philippines labour and manpower legislation, including foreign work permit applications and renewals
• Able to independently handle Philippines payroll and manpower tax calculations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with various departments, including department heads and management
• Self-driven, with the ability to work independently and manage tight deadlines
• Candidates who are able to start immediately are preferred
• Must be comfortable working remotely on a long-term basis

Requirements