Senior Human Resources Associate

ProductLife Group; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ProductLife Group is seeking a Senior HR Associate to deliver end-to-end HR operational support across APAC. You will manage onboarding, payroll coordination, benefits, and HR reporting, partnering with employees, managers, payroll providers, and stakeholders.

The role requires autonomy, ownership, and meticulous attention to detail. You will handle onboarding, lifecycle events, payroll inputs, and HR documentation while ensuring compliance and a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, or HR Generalist roles.
• Proven experience in payroll coordination, onboarding, employee administration, and HR reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding activities including contracts, new hire administration, orientation, and HR system updates.
• Handle employee lifecycle processes: probation, promotions, transfers, renewals, offboarding.
• Own end-to-end payroll operations with accurate inputs and changes.
• Administer employee benefits and ensure statutory compliance.
• Monitor absence records and employee documentation.
• Conduct HR interviews for junior roles and assist with reference checks.
• Address employee queries and provide HR guidance.
• Prepare employment-related letters and documentation.
• Produce HR reports, metrics, and analytics to identify trends and improvements.
• Contribute to HR process improvements and system changes.

Skills

Payroll Management

HR Analytics

Onboarding

HR Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Excel Proficiency

Multinational Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/PSY

Tools

HRIS

Payroll Software

Job description

As a Senior HR Associate, you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end HR operational support across multiple countries within the APAC region. You will ensure accurate, compliant, and timely execution of HR processes while partnering with employees, managers, payroll providers, and key stakeholders to provide an excellent employee experience. The role requires a high degree of autonomy, ownership, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding activities, including employment contracts, new hire administration, orientation, and HR system updates.
• Handle employee lifecycle processes, including probation completion, promotions, transfers, contract renewals, and offboarding.
• Own and manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll inputs, validations, employee changes, and coordination with payroll providers.
• Administer employee benefits and support statutory compliance requirements.
• Monitor and manage absence records and employee documentation.
• Conduct HR interviews for junior positions and support reference and background checks when required.
• Handle employee queries and provide day-to-day HR guidance and support.
• Prepare employment-related letters and documentation.
• Produce HR reports, metrics, and analytics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Contribute to HR process improvements and support policy, process, and system changes.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, or HR Generalist positions.
• Proven experience in payroll coordination, onboarding, employee administration, and HR reporting.
• Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle processes and HR best practices.
• Experience working within multinational and multicultural environments.
• Strong proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Skills

• Payroll Management & Ownership
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Critical Thinking & Sound Judgement
• Task Management & Accountability
• HR Reporting & Analytics
• Learning Management Systems (LMS
• Communication & Stakeholder Management

Why Join PLG?

• Join a growing international organization serving the global life sciences industry.
• Collaborate with teams across multiple countries and cultures.
• Gain exposure to regional and global HR operations.
• Enjoy a supportive environment focused on professional growth and continuous learning.