HR Advisor

Job ID:

HQ01411

Location

Philippines

Closing Date

11-Sep-2025

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.

Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.

The Human Resources Compensation and Benefits unit is responsible for administering, researching and maintaining IRRI pay and benefits system. The unit is also responsible for developing and implementing robust fit for purpose compensation and benefits packages and programs.

The post holder is part of a small unit of compensation and benefits staff. They are expected to proactively formulate partnerships across the HR & OD platform to deliver added value accompaniment and support to managers and staff with the aim to facilitate and enable delivery of IRRI's business objectives.

Reporting to HR Business Partner, Compensation and Benefits, the HR Advisor will:

• Proactively provide administration and support services in the implementation, monitoring and coordination of compensation and benefits for all staff
• Act on and respond to issues related to compensation and benefits
• Independently generate and analyze data and reports and provide appropriate recommendations
• Take primary responsibility in maintaining and updating staff records
• Support the implementation and administration of relevant HR policies and procedures on compensation and benefits

This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.

• Administer staff compensation and benefits according to the HR policies and procedures
• Support in the management of the medical and life insurance plan for the local staff
• Monitor and update staff members data record in the system and ensure accuracy of data at all times
• Organize and take part in the implementation of programs and events (e.g. information sessions, orientations, dissemination of policy formation and changes, etc.)
• Facilitate the off-boarding procedures for exiting staff
• Recognize and identify issues and provide possible solutions to issues raised by stakeholders
• Liaise with other HR & OD units to provide seamless human services to other platforms
• Coordinate with internal and external clients in the administration of benefits (e.g. visa processing, shipment, travel, education, medical and life insurance, etc.)
• Coordinate with Finance Unit for processing of payments to vendors and other stakeholders
• Work with internal and external groups to organize programs and events related to compensation and benefits
• Process payment requests from internal and external clients in timely manner
• Prepare and submit accurate payroll reports to AIARC in a timely manner
• Prepare reports and documents related to the medical and life insurance to ensure all legitimate transactions are properly recorded and set timelines are met according to related agreements, policies and standards
• Respond to and act on inquiries regarding compensation, benefits and operations (e.g. boarding to exit)
• Clarify issues related to policies, procedures, precedents and current practices related to compensation , benefits and operations

• Provide improvement suggestions to supervisors and other stakeholders on processes, systems and procedures

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations or related field

• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience

Mandatory

• Has experience in compensation and benefits administration
• Has experience in data administration and data management systems
• Has strong organizational and planning skills
• Able to communicate well in writing & verbally
• Able to multitask and handle conflicting priorities
• Able to work independently and show initiative

Preferred

• Has at least 1 year relevant experience in an international work environment

IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances. Join our team and be part of our story

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This position will remain open until filled.