HR Manager (PH) - 57140431228

Location: Philippines (Hybrid – 3 days in-office / 2 days remote)

Office Location: Mabalacat City, Pampanga 2010, Phillipines

Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PHT (with flexibility for occasional US-based meetings)

Salary Range: $1,500 – $2,000 USD per month (Commensurate with experience)

We are seeking a seasoned, hands-on HR Manager to lead and scale our human resources operations in the Philippines. You will be joining at a pivotal time as we grow from a team of 30 to approximately 50 employees. This is a "unicorn" role for a professional who balances high-level leadership with the technical ability to manage day-to-day payroll and administrative functions.

The ideal candidate will be a cultural anchor for our local office, managing the full employee lifecycle—from sourcing and interviewing to onboarding and equipment distribution—while maintaining seamless communication with our US-based leadership.

• ADP Mastery: You must have extensive, professional experience using ADP (Payroll & HRIS). This is a non-negotiable requirement. We need a leader who can hit the ground running without a learning curve on our primary systems.

• →Talent Acquisition: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process to help the team scale from 30 to 50+ members.
• →Onboarding & Logistics: Lead in-person onboarding for new hires, including the physical distribution of equipment and basic troubleshooting.
• →Payroll & Benefits: Own the administration of payroll, benefits, and compliance through the ADP platform.
• →Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for the Philippines-based workforce, fostering a strong company culture and resolving internal issues.
• →Hybrid Management: Maintain a consistent presence in the office (3 days per week) to drive engagement and operational efficiency.
• →Cross-Border Collaboration: Coordinate with US leadership, showing flexibility for occasional early morning or late evening syncs (due to the 12-hour time difference).

• Experience: 5+ years of HR experience, ideally in a leadership or "Department of One" capacity within a growing workforce.
• Technical: Advanced proficiency in ADP HRIS and payroll systems is mandatory.
• Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence, excellent communication skills (English), and the ability to work independently.
• Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and willing to handle both high-level strategy and granular administrative tasks.
• Location: Must be able to commute to the local office at least 3 days a week.

1. Vetting: Initial screening and video introduction by the recruitment team.
2. Interviews: Two rounds of final interviews with the hiring manager (to be scheduled during PHT morning or evening hours).
3. Timeline: We are looking for our new team member to start within the next 30 days.