Fixed-Term Human Resources Manager (Strategic & Development Focus)

Company Description

Chooseyourshoes Philippines (CYS-PH), Inc. is the manufacturing arm of CYS Group, a specialized provider of high-quality contemporary orthopedic shoes, helping partners serve their customers better and faster. The company focuses on delivering peace of mind through a streamlined ordering and delivery process for both Looxz collection and custom-made footwear. The company emphasizes both function and appearance, enabling customers to move through life confidently in shoes that are comfortable and stylish.

Role Description

The primary mandate of this role is to strengthen HR strategy, systems, and capability while developing internal talent, particularly mentoring the HR Officer to transition into a managerial role within two to three years.

The Human Resources Manager will oversee end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding, ensuring alignment with business goals. A key focus will be to assess, design, and implement forward-looking HR strategies, policies, and frameworks that support organizational growth, operational efficiency, and a compliant, inclusive workplace.

This role will serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing guidance on workforce planning, employee relations, engagement, and organizational development. The HR Manager will also be responsible for coaching and mentoring the HR Officer, creating structured development plans, transferring critical HR knowledge, and building leadership capability to ensure successful succession into a managerial position within a two to three-year timeframe.

In addition, the role will monitor HR metrics, recommend data-driven improvements, manage compensation and benefits processes, and ensure adherence to labor laws and internal standards. The position will also lead or enhance training and development programs that build both individual and organizational capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage full-cycle HR operations (recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding)
• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with business objectives
• Review, redesign, and strengthen HR policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations, conflict resolution, and engagement strategies
• Mentor and coach the HR Officer, including:
• Creating a structured 2 to 3-year development and succession plan
• Providing regular coaching, feedback, and leadership exposure
• Building capability in strategic HR, decision-making, and stakeholder management
• Drive organizational development initiatives and workforce planning efforts
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to recommend improvements
• Oversee compensation and benefits administration, including vendor coordination
• Design and support training, leadership development, and capability-building programs
• Ensure full compliance with labor laws, company policies, and ethical standards

Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in core HR functions: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations
• Proven experience in developing HR strategies, systems, and transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop talent, ideally with succession planning experience
• Proficiency in HRIS, reporting, documentation, and MS Office or equivalent tools
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is essential
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills across all levels
• Experience in compensation and benefits administration is an advantage
• Ability to work effectively in Pulilan, Bulacan.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field; HR certifications (e.g., CPHR, CHRP, SHRM, CIPD) are a plus
• Strong commitment to building an inclusive, respectful, and high-performance workplace.