Senior Manager, People Experience & Talent Management

Ventra Health, Inc.; Central Luzon; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventra Health, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of People Experience & Talent Management to lead our People Services and Talent strategy across the Philippines. You will drive employee experience, development programs, and scalable, people-first solutions while partnering with global teams.

You will oversee Dayforce HRIS processes, ensure compliance with local laws, and build high-performing teams. The role requires strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced multinational

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior People leadership role in a multinational or shared services setting.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine labor law and compliance.
• Experience implementing and scaling People strategies, including performance, learning, and succession.
• Proficiency with Dayforce HRIS and HR analytics for data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end People Services and Talent strategy across the Philippines.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, compliance, and policy execution.
• Drive onboarding, employee engagement, and leadership development programs.
• Partner with global teams to localize and implement enterprise initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations and investigations.

Skills

People leadership

Data-driven decision making

Employee engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree or HR certifications preferred

Tools

Dayforce HRIS

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Manager of People Experience & Talent Management to lead our People Services and Talent strategy across the Philippines. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing the full scope of People operations while shaping high-impact talent programs that drive engagement, development, and organizational success. You'll be both a strategic thought partner and an operational leader, delivering exceptional employee experiences and enabling scalable, people-first solutions.

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Manager of People Experience & Talent Management to lead our People Services and Talent strategy across the Philippines. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing the full scope of People operations while shaping high-impact talent programs that drive engagement, development, and organizational success. You'll be both a strategic thought partner and an operational leader, delivering exceptional employee experiences and enabling scalable, people-first solutions.

Essential Functions And Tasks

People Experience & Operations

• Lead the end-to-end People Services function across the Philippines, including lifecycle management, compliance, policy execution, and day-to-day operations
• Ensure delivery of high-quality HR support that aligns with global standards and local requirements
• Act as the primary escalation point and advisor for complex employee relations, investigations, and sensitive personnel matters
• Ensure full compliance with Philippine labor laws, statutory reporting, and audit readiness
• Partner with global People teams to streamline systems, standardize processes, and adapt enterprise-wide initiatives to the local context.

Talent Management & Development

• Design and execute talent strategies covering performance management, succession planning, learning & development, and career progression
• Launch programs to elevate onboarding, employee engagement, manager capability, and internal mobility
• Partner with business leaders to build strong, high-performing teams aligned with future workforce needs
• Facilitate leadership development and coaching opportunities suited for local leadership needs
• Analyze data and feedback to identify talent trends and recommend proactive retention and engagement strategies.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing People Experience team in the Philippines
• Collaborate closely with global HR functions (Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, etc.) to localize and implement global strategies
• Represent the Philippines in global initiatives, providing local expertise to influence enterprise-wide people programs
• Cultivate a strong internal brand for the People team as a proactive, solutions-focused partner to the business.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior People leadership role, preferably in a multinational or shared services environment.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Dayforce HRIS, including process design, reporting, and configuration.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong understanding of payroll operations, benefits administration, and People compliance in the Philippines.
• Experience in building and scaling People strategies, including process development, optimization, and automation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead People reporting and analytics, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Deep knowledge of Philippine labor law, employment practices, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong track record in talent management, performance systems, L&D, and employee engagement.
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing People teams.
• Experience working with US and Indian leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or HR certifications preferred).