The
Human Resource (
People & Culture) Manager - Philippines will lead and own all People & Culture responsibilities for our Philippines office, supporting the business through continued growth and operational scale. This role plays a critical part in shaping the local employee experience while ensuring strong compliance, consistency, and business continuity.
While owning day-to-day People Operations including in-house payroll, benefits design and administration, employee relations, HR systems, and workplace experience - this role also has a broader remit. You will contribute to global People & Culture initiatives, partnering with APAC and global teams on programs such as performance management, engagement, capability building, and policy evolution. You will bring a strong local lens to global discussions, ensuring initiatives are practical, compliant, and effective across regions.
As a key member of our global People & Culture community, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy while remaining aligned with global frameworks and priorities. You will balance hands-on execution with a global mindset, confidently advising on complex people matters, championing culture, and continuously improving people practices.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced People & Culture professional who enjoys owning a country end-to-end, thrives in fast-paced environments, and is motivated by making a tangible impact both locally and globally.
What You Will Do
Country People & Culture Ownership
- Act as the sole People & Culture owner for the Philippines, serving as the local authority on all people matters
- Operate autonomously while remaining aligned with APAC and global People frameworks
- Proactively identify people risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities and advise leadership accordingly
Employee Lifecycle & Employee Relations
- Own the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to exits
- Lead employee relations matters, including grievances, investigations, and disciplinary processes
- Support and coach managers on performance conversations, feedback, and people decision-making
- Ensure fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes across all employee matters
Legal, Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure full compliance with Philippine labour laws and regulatory requirements
- Own employment contracts, terminations, documentation, and local policies
- Monitor legislative changes and assess business impact
- Partner with legal counsel and manage audits, inspections, and government interactions
Payroll, Compensation & HR Operations
- Own end-to-end in-house payroll processing using Deel
- Ensure accurate payroll, statutory contributions, and regulatory filings
- Support compensation planning, salary reviews, and benchmarking with local market insights
- Partner with Finance on people-related budgeting and cost controls
Benefits Design & Administration
- Design, review, and implement local benefits aligned with market practices and company philosophy
- Conduct benefits research and build recommendations for enhancements or new offerings
- Manage benefits administration and vendor relationships
- Communicate benefits clearly to employees and leaders
HR Systems, Data & Reporting
- Own HRIS accuracy and data integrity within Deel
- Maintain employee records, contracts, and system workflows
- Provide people data, insights, and reporting to APAC and global teams
- Support system improvements, audits, and process optimisation
Global Collaboration & Program Delivery
- Partner with global Talent Acquisition teams on hiring and onboarding support
- Collaborate with Learning & Development teams on training delivery and capability initiatives
- Contribute to global People & Culture programs, including performance management, engagement surveys, and policy development
- Localise and implement global frameworks within the Philippines context
Culture, Engagement & Workplace Experience
- Act as a culture carrier and values ambassador for the Philippines
- Drive local engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives
- Own the workplace experience and key employee moments
- Support office-related people initiatives in partnership with internal teams
Requirements
What You Will Bring
Experience & Expertise
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in People & Culture / HR roles
- Proven experience operating as a standalone or country People & Culture lead ideally within a fast paced start up/scale up
- Strong, hands-on experience with Philippine labour law, compliance, and employee relations
- Demonstrated experience managing in-house payroll and statutory obligations
- Experience designing, reviewing, and implementing employee benefits
- Experience supporting high growth organisations of approximately 100-300 local employees
- Experience working with HRIS platforms (Deel experience strongly preferred, but not a deal breaker)
- Experience partnering with senior leaders and advising on people matters
- Experience working in globally distributed or multi-region organisations
- Comfort collaborating across time zones and cultures
- Experience operating in fast-paced, scaling, or high-growth environments
Local Regulatory & Compliance Expertise
- Strong experience with DOLE compliance and Philippine labour regulations
- Experience managing statutory bodies including SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG
- Proven experience handling DOLE inspections, audits, notices, and reporting
- Experience drafting and maintaining PH-compliant employment contracts and handbooks
- Ability to manage terminations, disciplinary actions, and investigations in line with PH labour law
- Experience partnering with external legal counsel on labour matters
Skills & Attributes
- Meticulous attention to detail and data integrity
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- A hands-on, pragmatic approach with the confidence to work autonomously
- High levels of discretion and professionalism with sensitive information
- Strong proficiency with modern HRIS and payroll systems
- A growth mindset with curiosity and a proactive approach
- Ability to balance operational excellence with strategic contribution
- Passion for creating meaningful employee experiences and a people-first culture
Benefits
Why You'll Love It Here
- Be part of a global, purpose-driven team building one of the world's most trusted hosting companies
- Opportunity to shape how Hosting.com is experienced locally and globally
- Collaborate with passionate people who genuinely care about their work, customers, and each other
- Competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture that values authenticity and impact
Our Values
Be Pragmatic. Be Trusted. Be Energetic. Be Accountable. Be Respectful.
At Hosting.com, success is always shared - with our people, our customers, and our communities.
