HR Site Lead

The HR Site Lead will manage and oversee the human resources functions and operations across MTerra Solar's project sites and corporate offices. This includes full-spectrum HR responsibilities: recruitment & onboarding, employee records, compliance, timekeeping, benefits, performance management, employee relations, engagement and HR administration. The role serves as the lead HR point for both head office and project-site employees and supports workforce planning to meet project manpower demands.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Lead full-cycle recruitment (job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, job offers) for both corporate and project-site staff (skilled, technical, labor, admin, etc.).
• Coordinate with project managers / department heads to understand manpower requirements and forecast staffing needs.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future staffing needs.
• Organize and oversee onboarding process, ensuring smooth integration of new hires to head office or project sites.

HR Administration, Records & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, including personal information, contracts, employment history, attendance, and leave records.
• Handle all HR documentation such as employment contracts, amendments, renewals, terminations, and exit procedures when applicable.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping, leave balances, and timesheets, and coordinate with payroll and admin teams for salary, benefits, and related processing.
• Oversee administrative support services such as facilities, accommodation, meals, fleet coordination, and arrangements for site visits.

Compensation, Benefits & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, statutory benefits (e.g. SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, etc.), and company policies. (common expectation in PH-based HR roles)
• Administer company benefits packages, employee benefits, mandatory contributions, and ensure timely and accurate disbursements (e.g. 13th-month pay, bonuses) if applicable.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as HR lead contact for employee concerns, conflicts, grievances, performance issues, disciplinary actions, and exit interviews
• Promote a positive work environment, ensure fair and consistent implementation of HR policies and company guidelines.
• Support performance management processes (evaluations, performance improvement, feedback, staff development) in coordination with supervisors and management.

Workforce Planning & HR Strategy Support

• Work with management and project leads to support manpower planning and deployment, especially for project-based operations.
• Provide HR support and advisory services to site management and corporate leadership — including headcount management, manpower budgeting, policy interpretation, compliance issues, etc.

HR Systems, Reporting & Metrics

• Maintain HR databases or trackers; ensure accurate entry and update of HR data.
• Prepare and submit regular HR reports (e.g. recruitment status, headcount, turnover, attendance, benefits utilization) to management. (common in HR-lead roles.
• Support or lead special HR projects or initiatives (e.g. process improvements, HR policy updates, organizational development) as needed.

Support for Project-Based Staffing & Deployment

• Coordinate with site administration and project teams to deploy staff to various sites as per project needs (construction/installation sites, solar farms, remote sites).
• Ensure HR support for both head-office staff and field or site-based employees, including contract management, onboarding/offboarding, compliance, and HR administration.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of work experience in HR and Admin functions.
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication skills.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, design-making and planning skills
• Flexible, a team player who can operate in an ambiguous environment, and a self-starter.
• Willing to accept a Project-based status.
• Willing to be assigned in Nueva Ecija