• Expected to work with regional People Operations team to develop and deploy the broader People strategy

• Responsible for guiding and implementing strategic and tactical people initiatives aligned to business’s objectives – including and not limited to integrating Workday implementation with existing people operations, implementing Payroll outsourcing, and other people systems/projects

Deliver effective People Operations services

• Actively provide advance level support and internal consulting to country management team

• Build relationships with managers at all levels and ensure responsive People services are provided

• Deliver efficient and effective on boarding experience for new hires

• Manage the payroll and benefits administration to ensure accurate payroll and timely payment

• Manage salary review and bonus review and payout cycles with the Regional Rewards team

Policies, Procedures and legislation

• Maintain the employee handbook through regular reviews and update where necessary, especially where there are legislation changes

• Update and prepare Region People Operations and Country management team on key people related legislation changes

• Regular review to simplify processes and communicate changes in a timely and transparent manner to stakeholders

Performance Management

• Manage and collaborate with Business Partners and Regional Organizational Development team in bi-annual Performance Management cycles

• Drive and provide guidance, advice and training to managers on managing performance issues at all levels

Talent Management and Retention

• Deploy onboarding & assimilation programs and obtain necessary work visas for diverse workforce

• Develop and deploy employee engagement and culture building initiatives, and implement retention strategies • Identify learning needs and assist managers with the selection and contracting of relevant external training programs

Employee Relations

• Manage disputes and grievances effectively

• Management of exits, including conducting of exit interviews to reduce regret attrition

People Manager

• Coach, mentor and manage a small team of dedicated HR professionals

• Drive and manage people related projects as required

The must-haves:

• Minimum Bachelor Degree

• At least 10 years of comprehensive and proven HR experience in fast paced, collaborative working environment

• Solid knowledge of employment law in Philippines

• Technologically savvy with SaaS (Software as a Service) business applications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and team effectively at all levels

• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions

• Results oriented and ‘hands on’

• Highly organized, able to work independently and lead a team

• Able to thrive in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) environment

• Able to manage own resilience and innovate to manage ambiguity and change

• Self motivated, self confident, stress resistant

• Able to work under pressure

• Good English communication skills