HR Business Partner Manager

About the role

The HR Business Partner Manager will act as a strategic HR business partner to business leaders while managing the full spectrum of HR operations in the Philippines. The role also provides regional oversight for HR practices across Southeast Asia, combining strategic leadership with hands‑on execution.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end HR operations in the Philippines, including recruitment support, employee relations, payroll coordination and compliance.
• Serve as the primary HR business partner to the Philippines leadership team.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes: onboarding, performance management, development and off‑boarding.
• Handle employee relations matters such as grievances, disciplinary actions and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws and regulatory requirements.
• Drive organisational design, workforce planning and change‑management initiatives.
• Support leadership in enhancing organisational effectiveness and team performance.
• Implement initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention and culture.
• Facilitate performance‑management processes including goal setting, reviews and development planning.
• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring needs and lead recruitment processes for the Philippines and regionally.
• Lead annual salary reviews, bonus cycles and compensation adjustments.
• Manage and administer local benefits programmes in the Philippines and provide oversight across SEA.
• Ensure implementation and localisation of global HR policies.
• Support HR projects such as systems implementation, engagement surveys and training programmes.

Required profile

• Strategic HR leadership experience with a focus on business partnership.
• Hands‑on operational HR experience, preferably in the Philippines.
• Experience overseeing HR practices across multiple Southeast Asian countries.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine labour legislation and regional compliance requirements.

Required skills