Senior HR Specialist

TEMU; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

TEMU is seeking a seasoned HR Operations professional in the Philippines to lead end-to-end employee lifecycle management, payroll processing, attendance, and onboarding/offboarding with a focus on compliance and efficiency.

The role requires 3+ years in HR operations and a solid understanding of local labor laws, excellent cross-team communication, and a proactive, self‑motivated approach. Bachelor's degree preferred and the position is based in Metro Manila.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in HR, payroll, and employee lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine labor laws.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Administer full-cycle payroll processing with high accuracy and timeliness, manage timekeeping verification and data auditing, and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Interpret and implement HR policies strictly, ensure HR practices align with applicable local labor laws, and support overall business objectives.
• Independently manage daily HR and office operations, optimize routine workflows, and maintain an efficient, standardized, and productive workplace environment.

Skills

HR operations

Payroll processing

Employee lifecycle management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-team communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About the role

Oversee end-to-end HR operations and independently manage the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding, attendance, daily employee relations to offboarding.

Key responsibilities

• Administer full-cycle payroll processing with high accuracy and timeliness, manage timekeeping verification and data auditing, and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements

• Interpret and implement HR policies strictly, ensure HR practices align with applicable local labor laws, and support overall business objectives

• Independently manage daily HR and office operations, optimize routine workflows, and maintain an efficient, standardized, and productive workplace environment

About you

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Human Resources, with solid practical experience in HR operation, payroll and employee lifecycle management

• In-depth knowledge of local Philippine labor laws and company internal HR policies

• Excellent cross-team communication, coordination, and independent problem-solving abilities

• Proactive and self-motivated, with strong teamwork awareness, a rigorous work attitude, and sound logical reasoning skills

• Bachelor's Degree preferred