HR Specialist I Recruitment and Onboarding

Is this role right for you?

As an HR Specialist your responsibilities will encompass various tasks related to attracting and onboarding new talent, as well as managing the process of employee departures. Your role is critical in ensuring the organization has the right people in place and that employee exits are handled smoothly and professionally. Here are the key roles and responsibilities for each area:

What are your responsibilities?

Recruitment Responsibilities:

• Implement diverse and effective sourcing strategies, including job postings, social media outreach, talent databases, and networking, to attract a qualified and diverse pool of candidates.
• Review resumes and applications, and conduct initial screenings to shortlist candidates based on qualifications, experience, and alignment with the company's values and culture.
• Coordinate and conduct interviews, both in-person and virtual, with candidates.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to assess candidates' skills, competencies, and cultural fit.
• Administer aptitude tests, personality assessments, and other relevant evaluations to gauge candidates' suitability for specific roles.
• Extend job offers to selected candidates, negotiate terms of employment, and manage the candidate's acceptance process.
• Collaborate with HR team members to ensure a smooth transition for new hires, preparing necessary paperwork, coordinating orientation sessions, and addressing any initial queries or concerns.
• Contribute to building and promoting the organization's employer brand, highlighting its strengths and opportunities to attract top talent.
• Assist in the implementation of employee recruitment incentive programs.

Onboarding & Offboarding Responsibilities:

• Conduct Onboarding for newly hired employees.
• Conduct exit interviews with departing employees to gather valuable feedback on their experiences, reasons for leaving, and suggestions for improvement.
• Ensure a well-organized offboarding process, which includes collecting company assets (e.g., laptops, badges), terminating system access, and communicating with relevant departments to complete paperwork, such as final paychecks and benefits information.
• Maintain accurate records of employee departures, including exit interview reports, feedback, and any necessary documentation for legal or compliance purposes.
• Develop and analyze offboarding surveys to gain insights into the overall employee experience and identify areas for improvement.
• Cultivate positive relationships with former employees to build an alumni network, fostering potential rehiring prospects and brand ambassadors.
• Ensure offboarding processes align with labor laws, company policies, and ethical standards.
• Regularly review and enhance recruitment and offboarding processes to streamline operations and enhance the overall employee experience.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist in addressing employees' HR-related questions, concerns, and issues.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of performance appraisal processes.
• Provide assistance in coordinating training sessions and workshops for employees' skill enhancement and professional development.
• Help in the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Collect and analyze HR metrics to gain insights into trends and patterns related to workforce planning, turnover, and other HR-related data.
• Prepare HR reports for management and recommend data-driven strategies.
• Collaborate in the development and execution of employee engagement initiatives and retention programs.
• Assist in investigations related to employee complaints or legal issues.

Minimum Qualifications: Are you right for the role?

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field is typically required.
• Specific experience in HR roles, such as HR coordinator, HR assistant, or similar, is often preferred.
• Experience in applying employment laws to HR practices is often desired.
• Experience in recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and candidate evaluation.
• Familiarity with different recruitment strategies and tools.
• Skills in managing employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to identify and address HR issues effectively.
• Critical thinking skills for problem-solving and decision-making..
• Competence in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Understanding and commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive HR information.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other HR professionals and various departments within the organization.

What can you expect from us?

Elevate your career with us and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package. Upon regularization, you'll have access to an HMO for your immediate healthcare needs. We take your health a step further by providing an exclusive HMO Health Card via Medicard. Our commitment extends to government-mandated benefits, including SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-ibig, reinforcing your financial stability. To acknowledge your hard work and dedication, we proudly offer a 13th-month pay, adding an extra layer of recognition for your contributions.

M2.0 Communications specializes in business, technology and lifestyle communication, with emphasis on public relations, stakeholder management and digital communication. We focus on public relations, social media marketing and media analytics, and pride ourselves as experts in earned media communication. Starting with one employee in 2003, M2.0 now has a total of around 50 full-time staffers composed of a dozen manager/director level employees and more than 40 specialists. During this time, the company came to work with dozens of national and international brands including Intel, Dell, Carrier, Bank of the Philippine Islands. Currently, we work with brands including UNICEF, Philips, OPPO, Del Monte, Bayo and the Government of the Philippines. M2.0's differentiation lies in the robust support offered by its different service units, as well as its knowledge and experience in stakeholder management, technology and business PR. The agency also offers a unique media monitoring service that is currently one of the most responsive and comprehensive in the Philippines today.