HR Specialist

About Appen

Appen is a leader in AI enablement for critical tasks such as model improvement, supervision, and evaluation. To do this we leverage our global crowd of over one million skilled contractors, speaking over 180 languages and dialects, representing 130 countries. In addition, we utilize the industry's most advanced AI-assisted data annotation platform to collect and label various types of data like images, text, speech, audio, and video.

Our data is crucial for building and continuously improving the world's most innovative artificial intelligence systems and Appen is already trusted by the world's largest technology companies. Now with the explosion of interest in generative AI, Appen is helping leaders in automotive, financial services, retail, healthcare, and governments the confidence to deploy world-class AI products.

At Appen, we are purpose driven. Our fundamental role in AI is to ensure all models are helpful, honest, and harmless, so we firmly believe in unlocking the power of AI to build a better world. We have a learn-it-all culture that values perspective, growth, and innovation. We are customer-obsessed, action-oriented, and celebrate winning together.

At Appen, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Join our growing HR Operations team as we look for a detail orientated and proactive HR Specialist focused on Compensation and Benefits . If you’re passionate about Compensation and Benefits, improving HR processes and ensuring compliance, we’d love to hear from you

In this role, you will manage government-mandated benefits, supporting payroll processes, and ensuring full compliance with local labor regulations. You’ll also serve as a key point of contact for employee inquiries related to mandated benefits, and have the opportunity to contribute to broader HR initiatives and continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Assist employees with inquiries related to Pag-IBIG savings, MP2, and other government-mandated benefits.
• Maintain accurate and updated records of contributions, claims, and compliance documents.
• Process loan approvals and payroll deductions for Pag-IBIG and SSS.
• Issue Certificates of Contribution, Member Data Records (MDRs), and other required documents.
• Consolidate payroll changes and address any related enquiries.
• Ensure timely submission of compliance reports including ER2, R1A, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG attrition reports, DOLE wage reports, and other required filings.
• Stay informed and up to date on labor and statutory benefit laws
• Proactively contribute to process improvements in benefits and HR operations.
• Support other HR initiatives and cross-functional projects as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4 years+ of experience in HR, working with compensation and benefits administration.
• Deep understanding of Philippines government-mandated benefits and related processes (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, DOLE, BIR).
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and integrity in handling confidential information.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, experience with HRIS or payroll systems is a plus

Appen is the global leader in data for the AI Lifecycle with more than 25 years’ experience in data sourcing, annotation, and model evaluation. Through our expertise, platform, and global crowd, we enable organizations to launch the world’s most innovative artificial intelligence products with speed and at scale. Appen maintains the industry’s most advanced AI-assisted data annotation platform and boasts a global crowd of more than 1 million contributors worldwide, speaking more than 235 languages. Our products and services make Appen a trusted partner to leaders in technology, automotive, finance, retail, healthcare, and government. Appen has customers and offices globally.