urgent | people partner

SUMMARY

The People Partner works closely with business leaders to deliver people strategies that drive

engagement, performance, and retention. Reporting to the People Partner – Senior Manager, this role

serves as a trusted advisor to assigned business units, balancing employee advocacy with business needs

while ensuring compliance with company policies and labor standards.

• Business & People Partnership

o Partner with leaders and managers to deliver people plans aligned with business and HR

strategies.

o Provide coaching and guidance on performance management, employee development,

engagement, and workforce movements (promotion, transfer, resignation, etc.).

o Build strong stakeholder relationships through proactive consultation, issue resolution,

and influence.

• Employee Relations & Discipline

o Lead and manage employee relations concerns, including counseling, investigations,

and disciplinary processes.

o Conduct administrative investigations related to Code of Conduct violations and

recommend appropriate actions based on company policy.

o Draft and manage ER documentation (e.g., Notices to Explain, Conferences, Decisions,

Preventive Suspension).

o Support leaders in handling ER cases effectively while strengthening their accountability

and capability.

• Engagement, Retention & Culture

o Drive initiatives that promote employee engagement, retention, and a positive employee

experience.

o Coordinate and support employee engagement programs, surveys, focus groups, and

exit interviews.

o Promote a culture of collaboration, respect, and open communication across assigned

teams.

• Policy, Compliance & Governance

o Ensure consistent application and compliance with HR policies, procedures, and labor

regulations.

o Identify policy gaps and contribute to the development or enhancement of HR policies

and guidelines.

o Facilitate policy briefings and orientations for managers and supervisors.

o Uphold information security and data privacy standards in all HR processes.

• Continuous Improvement

o Gather employee and stakeholder feedback to improve HR services and people

programs.

o Proactively flag people risks, trends, or issues that may impact business performance.

A BIT ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a related field; advanced

studies or HR certifications are an advantage.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a People Partner, HR Business Partner, or Employee

Relations role.

• Strong working knowledge of Philippine labor laws, including DOLE advisories and compliance

requirements.

• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations cases, investigations, and disciplinary

processes with sound judgment and confidentiality.

• Ability to balance employee advocacy and business needs while maintaining fairness and

consistency.

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills.

• Effective communicator with the ability to influence, coach, and collaborate with leaders and

employees at all levels.

• Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic

environment.

• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Digitally proficient and comfortable using HR systems, collaboration tools, and standard

productivity platforms.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Business leaders view you as a trusted People Partner, reflected in high stakeholder satisfaction

and repeat engagement.

• Employee relations cases are handled fairly, timely, and consistently, with sound

recommendations aligned to policy and labor standards.

• People initiatives (performance management, engagement, retention) are delivered on time and

with measurable impact.

• Assigned teams meet or exceed People KPIs and SLAs (e.g., Retention, HR Services, Employee

Engagement, Process and Improvement Initiatives).

• Managers demonstrate improved capability and confidence in handling people matters with your

guidance.

• Policies and HR processes are applied consistently and compliantly across assigned business

units.

• Feedback from employees and leaders shows clarity, trust, and effective communication.

• You adapt effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality, accuracy, and

professionalism.