HR & Admin Lead (Based in Manila, Philippines)

Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines (PHL, Manila_SEA)

Department

Renewable Business, Philippines

Job posted on

Oct 14, 2025

Employment type

Permanent

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Join our Renewable Energy business

Play a role in advancing Asia's energy transition As a leading renewable energy player, Sembcorp is driving sustainable change, with a growing portfolio of renewables and energy storage solutions across Southeast Asia, China, India, the UK, and the Middle East. Our Renewable Energy segment leverages strong execution and development capabilities to power a cleaner future.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Align HR initiatives and functional activities with business objectives and business needs
• Partner with Group & LOB HQ in establishing the relevant HR policies and processes compensation and benefits framework for the different city tiers of operations.
• Ensure local HR policies and procedures are compliant with relevant government agencies. Payroll and total benefits policies must comply with the Philippines Labour Code and other statutory regulations.
• Manage the end-to-end process of HR deliverables, and employee lifecycle which include (not limited to) recruiting the right talent, enhancing staff performance, support employee development and engagement, execute onboarding process, talent management and succession plans, payroll administration and the offboarding process.
• Handle expatriate management, including working with the relevant vendors on work permit application, relevant visa, tax agency for local personal income tax filing and payment and other statutory compliance related to postees.
• Build and maintain relationships with the line managers and employees; partnering with the business leaders to achieve the business objectives and growth plans.
• Drive and execute the implementation of HR initiatives such as new hires' induction, team-bonding activities, staff engagement activities, etc.
• Prepare and analyze monthly HR statistics for presentation/ reporting to the management.
• Participate in HR projects and ad-hoc duties as may be assigned by supervisor and/or management.
• Be the point of contact for community investment and sustainability activities (e.g. Sembcorp Green Week) for the head office and other sites.
• This role is the designated Deputy Data Privacy Officer and is in charge of enterprise-wide document control.
• This role has line management duties with one (1) direct report.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Degree in Business Administration, HR Management or related discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in business partnering and possess a good understanding of Philippines Labour Code. Experience with Facilities Management, Data Privacy and Sustainability is a bonus.
• Candidates with start-up experience will have an advantage.
• Candidates should possess a working understanding on various HRIS platforms, such as Darwinbox, Sprout, and other enterprise – wide performance management software solutions.
• Candidates should have relevant experience in facilities (office) and vendor management.
• Candidates with relevant industry experience preferred

Key Skills, Competencies & Behaviours

• Strong analytical skills
• Independent worker with keen attention to details
• Able to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication, as well as interpersonal skills
• This is a full onsite role.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.