Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines
People and Culture Manager with over a decade of progressive experience in human resources, total rewards, employee engagement, and organizational development across diverse industries. Proven expertise in compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, and HR compliance, with strong background in employee relations and legal case management. Adept at driving HR strategies that align with business goals, enhance employee experience, and strengthen retention. Skilled in collaborating with top management and cross-functional leaders to build a positive and high-performance workplace culture. Recognized as a strategic advisor and people leader who fosters growth, compliance, and organizational success.
-Led the design, implementation, and administration of comprehensive Total Rewards programs, including base pay structures, salary ranges, incentive plans, merit increases, and employee recognition initiatives. -Strategized and implemented improvements to employee housing accommodations and recreational facilities to promote workforce wellbeing. -Served as process owner for HRIS implementation and optimization, ensuring systems effectively support total rewards, workforce analytics, compliance, and employee experience initiatives. -Defined and monitored strategic direction, KPIs, and performance goals for the HR Division to ensure alignment with business and talent strategies. -Conducted regular reviews of compensation and benefits policies and programs to ensure market competitiveness, legal compliance, and internal equity. -Engage with group leaders and employees to resolve employment, performance, and development issues while fostering a positive employee relations climate. -Partnered with executives and operations leaders to address workforce challenges and align total rewards strategies with business needs. -Collaborated with senior leadership in strategic planning sessions, providing HR insights to support long-term objectives. -Conduct job analysis and evaluate organizational structures to ensure manpower allocation supports operational efficiency and business growth. -Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including workforce planning, talent sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding. -Conducted HR hearings and resolved DOLE-related employee cases in full compliance with Philippine labor laws. -Partnered with the Legal Team to manage employee relations cases, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with labor laws.
-Served as overall HR Manager of a start-up software company, overseeing all HR functions and policies. -Directed programs for employee engagement, compensation & benefits, and career development. -Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for technical and creative roles including UI/UX Developers and Graphic Designers. -Designed and facilitated employee engagement initiatives such as employee satisfaction surveys and performance appraisal programs. -Coordinated with consultants on corporate expansion, legal compliance, and organizational development. -Worked closely with company owners on workforce planning and achievement of corporate goals.
-Managed four divisions: Human Resources, Administration, Legal, and Property Management. -Led development and execution of HR strategies including talent acquisition, employee engagement, and employee relations. -Implemented annual compensation review cycles including merit increases, bonuses, and incentive programs. -Designed and introduced enhanced employee benefits packages (multipurpose company loans, HMO, additional leave credits, health & wellness activities). -Directed and mentored staff by setting department goals, annual targets, and career development paths. -Managed compliance and permitting requirements through direct coordination with government agencies. -Partnered with in-house counsel and external lawyers on corporate transactions, legal compliance, and client-related cases. -Reviewed and approved official correspondence, policies, contracts, and legal frameworks to ensure compliance with local and national laws. Office of the General Manager - Officer -Drafted, reviewed, and finalized legal documents, contracts, and deeds for real estate development projects. -Managed HR functions including compensation and benefits, recruitment, and employee relations. -Coordinated directly with government agencies (BIR, Registry of Deeds, LGUs, etc.) for permitting, compliance, and regulatory requirements. -Supported legal transactions involving corporate clients and external law offices.