HR and Learning & Development Associate

Company Description Happy-J Training and Development Services supports companies and individuals across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao in building meaningful growth journeys. The organization focuses on cultivating workplaces where leaders are developed, employees thrive, and people unlock their full potential to create lasting impact. Happy-J specializes in leadership development, communication, organization development, and sales. Team members contribute to learning experiences that strengthen organizational performance and individual capability. The company values continuous improvement, collaboration, and practical, results-oriented training solutions.

The HR and Learning & Development Associate is a full-time, on-site position based in Davao City, combining human resource management, organizational development, and professional training.

The role supports day-to-day HR operations, including maintaining employee records, assisting with recruitment and onboarding, coordinating employee benefits, supporting performance management, and helping develop and implement HR policies and procedures.

Beyond HR responsibilities, the associate will have the opportunity to be mentored and developed as a future corporate trainer and resource speaker. The successful candidate will receive hands-on training, coaching, and exposure to actual corporate training engagements by shadowing and assisting experienced resource speakers, including the Managing Director. This includes preparing training materials, facilitating selected workshop activities, and gradually taking on speaking and facilitation responsibilities.

The associate will also support training needs assessments, program development, and the coordination and evaluation of learning initiatives.

The successful candidate must be willing and available to travel across the Philippines for corporate training engagements, including assignments in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The role requires flexibility, adaptability, openness to continuous learning, and a strong commitment to developing professional speaking, facilitation, and leadership skills.

This position is ideal for an HR professional who is passionate about people development and aspires to grow beyond traditional HR functions into corporate training, facilitation, and organizational development.

• Must have at least 2–3 years of relevant experience in Human Resources (HR), with a strong foundation in HR management and day-to-day HR operations.
• Knowledge of HR policies, employee benefits, and relevant Philippine labor laws and regulations.
• Experience in personnel management, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Interest or experience in learning and development, training coordination, or organizational development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence and potential to become a corporate trainer and resource speaker.
• Must be willing to undergo mentorship, coaching, and hands-on training to develop professional speaking and facilitation skills.
• Must be willing to travel nationwide, including Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, for corporate training engagements.
• Ability to work full-time and on-site in Davao City, manage multiple responsibilities, and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in standard office and collaboration software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation tools.
• Demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, initiative, and a strong passion for continuous learning and people development.