Job description:
JOB SUMMARY:
Acts as the primary HR representative and leader in the assigned group of Business Units (Group BU) Management in order to facilitate the development and implementation of all HR related programs and initiatives that support and are responsive to the business and organizational development requirements of the assigned BUs. This role serves as primary interface on behalf of the BU to the Human Resources organization and responsible for the following functional areas: Talent Acquisition, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Organizational Development, Employee Services and General Administration to deliver high quality and timely HR services, initiatives and programs.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understands the business challenges and objectives of assigned Business Unit(s) and effectively partner with and provide the necessary HR perspective and advise to the Head of the Unit to facilitate the achievement of such objectives through effective human resources management and organization development.
- Works in close coordination with the Head Office Human Resources and HR organizations to provide inputs on BU requirements for policy development, ensure consistent policy implementation and effective delivery of required HR support and services in the various HR areas, i.e. organization design and structure, acquiring and retaining the required talent, benefit administration, identification of needs and coordination of training and development requirements with Infinite Learning, employee communication and engagement, discipline and grievance handling
- processes, employee services, etc.
- Provides leadership and manages a team of HR Specialists to ensure the seamless delivery of HR services across the organization. Sets the direction for diverse HR functions, maintaining operational excellence. Provides the team with critical insights into BU operations, emphasizing the link between HR initiatives and business productivity.
- Leads a group of HR Specialists in delivering HR services. Provides direction in the different HR services. Provides insight to the team on the business aspects of the BU and how the service of the HR team would influence affects the operation side.
- Provides on-site guidance to Line Management (Supervisors and Managers) in addressing and close looping day to day people issues, including discipline and grievance handling and management, tracking and reviewing action plans taken and proposing or escalating recommendations for improvement to appropriate policy makers. Provide expert advice/guidance and processes to enable Line Managers to effectively manage performance of their subordinates towards achievement of shared BU objectives.
- Facilitates difficult discussions between departments within the business unit to align conflicting priorities with corporate directives. Maintains composure and professionalism during contentious discussions, ensuring the focus remains on the business objective. Manages identifying win-win opportunities by analyzing the needs of all parties to reach mutually beneficial agreements.
- Partners with Talent Management, Infinite Learning, Communications and Line Management by providing accurate data and inputs, understanding and analyzing business and HR-related reports (such as Attrition Data, Absenteeism Rate, Training Needs Assessments, Workforce Plan, etc.) to identify significant factors that contributes to the organization's overall performance, develop and implement real-time solutions to address -in the gaps.
- Partners with line management and drive the consistent implementation of all employee communication and engagement programs to engage employees and enable them to positively impact the performance of their unit and to align these to departmental and organizational business objectives.
- Act as an employee advocate to enable employees to communicate their issues and concerns effectively to management. Promotes the development of an open, collaborative and high-performance culture in the BU, to improve employee morale and satisfaction and ultimately improve organizational performance and retention of talent.
- Performs other tasks that maybe assigned from time to time.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATION
Education: BS Degree in Psychology, Sociology or any Business Degree; with MBA an advantage
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:
1. At least ten (10) years of experience in human resources functions
2. Strong working knowledge of the following, a must:
- Principles, theories, and practices of personnel/human resource management, employee relations, recruitment and selection
- Philippine Labor Laws and Standards and related employment legislations
3. Strong working knowledge of the following, a plus:
- Principles, theories, and techniques of job classification and/or job analysis
- Employee benefits administration
- Salary survey, compensation and benefits benchmarking
4. Active affiliation with HR networks and organizations, a plus.
5. Experience in implementing and/or managing an HRIS, a plus
6. Demonstrates the following:
- Excellent interpersonal and people-handling skills
- Influential Communication
- Strategic mindset, but willing and able to adapt a hands-on approach
- Good problem-solving, planning and decision-making skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Active Listening & Empathy
- Emotional Intelligence
7. Willing to work beyond normal work hours and be assigned to different business units.
8. With Food Industry and Manufacturing Background
9. With Driving Skills
