Strategic HR Manager - US Payroll, HRIS & Compliance

Optimal Unlimited; Cebu City; Remote; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Unlimited is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the Human Resources division with executive ownership. You will own end‑to‑end recruitment, manage US payroll and benefits, and oversee US HRIS within a PEO framework, collaborating with senior leadership and external partners.

The role emphasizes policy development, staff development, and compliance with regional labor regulations, with a pathway toward an HR Director role as the team scales.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in full‑cycle recruitment and talent strategy.
• US payroll administration experience required.
• Experience with US employee benefits and 401(k) plans.
• US HRIS experience in a PEO environment; evaluate/transition platforms.
• Familiarity with ADP Workforce for payroll/HR management.
• Strong knowledge of NY/NJ labor laws and compliance.
• Excellent English communication, with executives and staff.
• Leadership, initiative, and ability to work independently.
• Tech-savvy with Gmail, Drive, Docs, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment processes and onboarding.
• Oversee full‑cycle US payroll and benefits administration.
• Handle US HRIS projects and PEO relationships; evaluate platforms.
• Ensure compliance with NY/NJ labor laws and HR processes.
• Lead and mentor HR operations staff; drive onboarding/offboarding programs.
• Coordinate HR workflows and integrations across tools and systems.
• Maintain accurate data and policy documentation; report metrics to leadership.

Skills

Recruitment

US payroll

US HRIS

ADP Workforce

Labor law – NY/NJ

English communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Gmail/Google Drive

Team mentorship

Tools

ADP Workforce

Google Workspace

AppFolio

Job description

Optimal Unlimited is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the Human Resources division with executive ownership. You will own end‑to‑end recruitment, manage US payroll and benefits, and oversee US HRIS within a PEO framework, collaborating with senior leadership and external partners.

The role emphasizes policy development, staff development, and compliance with regional labor regulations, with a pathway toward an HR Director role as the team scales.