Sr. Employee Relations

Lennor Metier Consulting, a DOLE-licensed headhunting and recruitment agency in the Philippines, is proud to partner with a leading engineering company in their search for a Sr. Employee Relations & HRBP Manager to be based in Cavite. This is an on-site role.

Industry: Lennor Metier, recruiting on behalf of a global Manufacturing company

Work Setup: Onsite

Shift Schedule: Day Shift

Location: Cavite

Job Overview

We are hiring a strategic Sr. Employee Relations & Business Partnering Manager to lead core HR functions and support operational leaders in a global manufacturing environment. This role is focused on employee relations, policy governance, and strategic HR partnering—ensuring business alignment, legal compliance, and high employee engagement.

Your Responsibilities:

Strategic People Partnership

• Collaborate closely with business leaders to align workforce strategies with operational priorities, offering insights that drive sustainable performance and organizational growth.
• Serve as a trusted partner in driving people initiatives that support business transformations and long-term objectives.
• Provide strategic input on workforce development, succession pipelines, and talent calibration, working alongside centers of expertise.

People Operations & Team Management

• Supervise a team of HR professionals in delivering people solutions at the site level, ensuring service excellence and compliance with internal standards.
• Streamline HR operations within the plant or site to support employee lifecycle processes, labor compliance, and performance outcomes.
• Cultivate a strong on-ground HR presence that contributes meaningfully to site leadership and employee trust.

Talent Support & Workforce Planning

• Partner with talent teams to support hiring plans, recruitment timelines, and early career programs that align with workforce forecasts.
• Strengthen external relationships with institutions and organizations to maintain a strong talent pipeline.

Employee Relations & Workplace Culture

• Oversee employee case management including grievance handling, workplace investigations, and disciplinary procedures.
• Foster a respectful and inclusive environment by leading proactive engagement efforts, pulse checks, and cultural initiatives.
• Offer coaching and counsel to both leadership and employees on behavior standards, internal policies, and ethical practices.

Total Rewards & Compliance Collaboration

• Coordinate with rewards teams on the execution of compensation and benefits programs in line with local regulations.
• Support audit readiness and serve as liaison during external or third-party labor and compliance reviews.
• Ensure that employee documentation and HR data handling practices follow internal and external data governance requirements.

What our Client is Looking For:

Experience & Industry Background:

• at least 20 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 10 years in a management or HR Business Partner role
• Exposure to multinational environments and global HR practices
• Solid background in the electronics or semiconductor industry

HR Expertise:

• Well-rounded HR generalist with strong understanding of employee relations, talent management, compensation & benefits, organizational design, workforce planning, and legal compliance
• Proven experience in developing and executing HR strategies aligned with business goals
• Familiarity with HR tools and methodologies such as performance management systems, staffing strategies, and HR metrics

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and collaborate across all levels in a matrix organization
• Skilled in handling conflict resolution and complex employee relations cases
• Strategic thinker with operational agility

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and credibility
• Self-motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written