Human Resources Director

Job Title: Human Resources Director

Location: Ortigas, Pasig City

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer / Chief Operating Officer

Industry: Construction | Real Estate | Waste Management | Trucking | Mining

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Director to lead and manage the full spectrum of HR functions across our diversified group of companies in the construction, real estate, waste management, trucking, and mining industries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy industry HR operations, workforce planning, labor relations, compliance, and organizational development. This role will play a key part in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with all labor regulations across multiple locations and sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership:

• Develop and execute the group-wide HR strategy aligned with the company's overall business goals.
• Provide guidance to executive leadership on workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development.
• Lead change management initiatives to support growth and operational transformations.

Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning:

• Oversee recruitment strategies to attract skilled talent in operational and technical roles.
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast staffing needs in project-heavy industries like construction and mining.
• Build strong pipelines for field workers, skilled trades, logistics personnel, and managerial talent.

Labor Relations and Compliance:

• Manage labor relations, union negotiations (if applicable), and ensure compliance with local labor laws, including DOLE regulations.
• Standardize HR practices across business units and locations while respecting local compliance needs.
• Handle labor disputes, grievances, and disciplinary procedures with a fair and consistent approach.

Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations:

• Design and manage competitive compensation and benefits structures tailored to industry demands.
• Oversee payroll, HRIS systems, timekeeping, and attendance monitoring across varied job sites and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards (DOLE, DENR, etc.).

Employee Engagement & Culture Building:

• Drive initiatives that build strong employee morale and improve retention, especially in remote and field-based environments.
• Implement performance management systems, training, and development programs.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

HR Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of HR managers and officers across all business units.
• Build HR capacity in remote/field locations and ensure consistent execution of HR strategies.
• Promote collaboration and best practice sharing across industries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• At least 10 years of progressive HR experience, with 5+ years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Solid exposure to labor-intensive industries such as construction, mining, logistics, trucking, or waste management.
• Proven experience in managing HR in multi-site, field-based, or project-driven environments.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine labor laws, DOLE regulations, and HSE standards.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to travel to remote project sites or offices as needed.

Preferred:

• Experience in unionized environments or in handling union negotiations.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and digital transformation of HR processes.
• Certification in labor relations, occupational safety, or HR management (e.g., CHRP, OHNAP) is a plus.