Head of Human Resources

Position: Head of HR (Associate Director)

Location: Makati City (100% Onsite)

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Team Size: Direct leadership of 3 HR staff | Total headcount of 120 FTEs (Makati & Cebu)

Position Overview

The Head of HR (Associate Director level) leads the end-to-end People and Culture function across a 120-person organization. Serving as a core member of the Management Committee (ManCom) and the HR representative to the Executive Committee (ExCom), this role balances strategic executive partnership with hands-on operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership & Governance: Represent HR in ExCom meetings and participate actively in ManCom decision-making to align talent strategies with business goals.
• End-to-End HR Operations: Drive overall strategy and oversight for core HR functions, including payroll administration, policy formulation, learning & development, and employee engagement.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Manage labor relations, grievance handling, and performance management while ensuring 100% compliance with local employment laws and statutory requirements.
• Team Leadership: Direct, coach, and support a team of 3 HR professionals (Compensation & Benefits Specialist, HR Specialist, and HR Generalist).
• Multi-Site Support: Oversee workforce management for the primary headquarters in Makati (118 FTEs) and satellite site in Cebu (2 FTEs).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Demonstrated leadership in end-to-end HR management. High-potential, assertive candidates stepping into an Associate Director capacity are encouraged to apply.
• Industry Background: Strong preference for candidates from corporate, FMCG, retail, manufacturing, or professional services backgrounds.
• Legal Expertise: Deep knowledge of Philippine Labor Laws and local regulatory compliance.
• Leadership Persona: Highly assertive, decisive, and confident in presenting to and influencing executive stakeholder groups.
• Work Setup: Must be willing to work full-time onsite in Makati City.