Head of Human Resources

Central Luzon, Pampanga

Onsite

PH Shift

A global organization is seeking an experienced HR & Admin Head to lead the Human Resources and Administration function for its operations in Pampanga. This leadership role will serve as a strategic business partner to the executive team while overseeing the full spectrum of HR and Administration, ensuring organizational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and operational excellence.

Industry Preference: Electronics Manufacturing, or Industrial Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

As the HR & Admin Head, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the overall Human Resources and Administration function in alignment with business objectives.
• Managing the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, learning and development, compensation and benefits, employee engagement, and retention.
• Driving workforce planning and organizational development initiatives to support business growth and operational requirements.
• Overseeing employee relations, disciplinary management, grievance handling, and maintaining a positive workplace culture.
• Managing labor relations activities, including experience with unionized environments or union avoidance strategies where applicable.
• Ensuring compliance with Philippine labor laws, statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Developing, implementing, and continuously improving HR and Administration policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Partnering with business leaders to strengthen organizational capability, leadership effectiveness, and workforce productivity.
• Managing HR operations, including timekeeping systems, attendance management, outsourced manpower providers, and HR processes.
• Leading Health, Safety, Employee Welfare, and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Representing the organization in dealings with government agencies, local authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with business permits, licenses, regulatory requirements, and administrative obligations.
• Driving HR process improvements and organizational initiatives that enhance operational performance and employee experience.
• Building, coaching, and developing a high-performing HR & Administration team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, with significant exposure leading the HR function within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), Industrial Manufacturing, or other high-volume manufacturing industries is strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of the Philippine Labor Code, labor relations, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing both direct and indirect workforce populations in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to unionized environments or extensive labor relations experience is highly advantageous.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, coaching, and organizational development capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive HR transformation, process improvements, and change management initiatives.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential matters.

Why Join This Opportunity

This is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a stable and growing global manufacturing organization. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the people strategy, strengthening organizational capability, and supporting the continued growth of its operations.