Senior People Services Manager

Michael Page; Central Luzon; On-site; PHP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page is looking for a Senior HR Leader in the Philippines to lead People Services operations. This role includes managing employee lifecycle, designing talent management strategies, and serving as an advisor for employee relations.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in a senior HR role, strong knowledge of Philippine labor law, and expertise in coaching high-performing teams. Competitive compensation and a collaborative culture focused on professional growth are on offer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior People or HR leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of Philippine labor law and compliance.
• Demonstrated expertise in talent management and performance systems.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead People Services operations in the Philippines.
• Design talent management strategies and performance management systems.
• Partner with global People teams for process improvement.
• Serve as the senior advisor for complex employee relations.
• Build and lead a high-performing People Experience team.
• Use people data to drive engagement and retention.

Skills

Senior People or HR leadership experience

Knowledge of Philippine labor law

Expertise in talent management

Coaching and team development

People analytics

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a globally connected organization with a strong commitment to employee experience, leadership development, and people‑centered growth.

Job Description

• Lead end‑to‑end People Services operations in the Philippines, including employee lifecycle management, policy execution, compliance, and employee relations.
• Design and deliver talent management strategies covering performance management, succession planning, learning and development, leadership capability, and career progression.
• Partner with global People teams to localize enterprise initiatives, standardize processes, and continuously improve systems, including HRIS and reporting.
• Serve as the senior advisor and escalation point for complex employee relations matters, investigations, and sensitive people issues.
• Build, coach, and lead a high‑performing People Experience team while strengthening the People function's reputation as a trusted business partner.
• Use people data and analytics to identify trends, inform decisions, and drive engagement, retention, and workforce readiness.

The Successful Applicant

Non‑Negotiables

• Proven experience in a senior People or HR leadership role, ideally within a multinational or shared services environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Philippine labor law, statutory compliance, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Demonstrated expertise in talent management, performance systems, learning & development, and employee engagement.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing high‑performing People teams.

Good‑to‑Haves

• Experience working with geographically distributed global leadership teams in a matrixed environment.
• Advanced capability in people analytics and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Experience building or scaling People processes through automation and optimization.

What's on Offer

• A senior leadership role with direct impact on people strategy, culture, and organizational success in the Philippines.
• Competitive executive‑level compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work closely with global leaders and influence enterprise‑wide People initiatives.
• Strong platform for professional growth, leadership development, and long‑term career progression.
• Collaborative, people‑first culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.