Position Overview:

The Human Resources Manager is responsible forleading and managing the full

spectrum of HR functions in a food manufacturing environment. This role

ensures legal compliance, supports operational efficiency, strengthens employee

relations, and drives a strong performance- and safety-oriented culture aligned

with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities (Job Description)

1. HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations including employee records, contracts,

attendance, timekeeping, and HRIS.

• Ensure full compliance with Philippine labor laws and government

requirements (DOLE, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, OSH).

• Lead labor inspections, audits, and handle cases, grievances, and legal

documentation.

• Develop, implement, and update HR policies, employee handbook, and

company rules in line with labor standards and company needs.

2. Employee Relations & Discipline

• Manage employee relations issues including grievances, investigations,

administrative hearings, and disciplinary actions.

• Ensure due process in all corrective actions (NTEs, hearings, decisions, and

documentation).

• Advise management on employee discipline, conflict resolution, and risk

mitigation.

• Foster a positive labor-management relationship, including handling union or

union-avoidance strategies.

3. Recruitment, Staffing & Onboarding

• Lead manpower planning in coordination with plant operations and

leadership.

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment: job profiling, sourcing, screening,

interviewing, offers, and onboarding.

• Ensure timelyhiring of plant, technical, QA, logistics, and corporate roles.

• Improve employer branding and hiring processes to support high-volume and

specialized hiring.

4. Performance Management & Talent Development

• Design and manage performance management systems (KPIs, appraisals,

promotions, PIPs).

• Identify training needs and implement learning and development programs,

including supervisory and leadership training.

• Support succession planning and employee development initiatives.

5. Compensation & Benefits

• Administer compensation structures, salary reviews, incentives, and benefits

programs.

• Ensure competitive and compliant pay practices, including wage orders,

overtime, and statutory benefits.

• Support payroll validation in coordination with Finance.

6. Workplace Safety, Culture & Engagement

• Support Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) compliance in coordination

with Safety Officers.

• Promote aculture of discipline, accountability, food safety awareness, and

teamwork.

• Lead employee engagement activities, communications, and culture-building

initiatives.

7. HR Strategy & Leadership

• Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to Plant and Company Leadership.

• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and analysis to support decision-making.

• Lead and mentor the HR team to ensure consistent, fair, and efficient HR

service delivery.

Qualifications

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Resource Management, Business

Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related course.

- Master’s degree or CHRP/CHRM certification is an advantage.

Experience:

- Minimum of 8–12 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5

years in a managerial or supervisory role.

Strong experience in all facets of HR, particularly:

- Labor relations and disciplinary management

- DOLE/NLRC compliance and due process

- High-volume recruitment

- HR policies and employee handbook development

- Preferably with experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, or

plant-based operations.

Skills & Competencies:

- In-depth knowledge of Philippine labor laws and HR best

practices.

- Strong experience handling administrative investigations,

hearings, and documentation.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution

skills.

- Ability to partner with operations and leadership in a fast-paced,

compliance-driven environment.

- High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to handle sensitive

matters with confidentiality.

- Proficient in MS Office and HR systems.