# HR Lead (AU Client) | Remote - #35223

> Manila Recruitment · Philippines (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-31

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** ETE - Shaira J

## Description

**Job Overview**

We are looking for an experienced, proactive, and hands-on HR Lead to join our fast-growing organization. In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day Human Resources and Recruitment functions while helping shape our long-term HR and talent strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys balancing strategic initiatives with operational responsibilities, and is passionate about building a high-performing, people-focused workplace that delivers exceptional support to both employees and clients.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Human Resources**

-   Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, and offboarding.
-   Ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws, DOLE regulations, and company policies.
-   Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, recruitment documentation, and HR files.
-   Build positive employee relations by providing coaching, guidance, and HR support to employees and clients.
-   Lead employee engagement, culture-building, and retention initiatives.
-   Oversee compensation, benefits administration, leave management, and timekeeping in collaboration with Payroll and Finance.
-   Provide HR guidance to clients on HR policies, leave administration, and workforce processes.

**HR Operations & Process Improvement**

-   Manage and maintain HR Information Systems (HRIS) and ensure employee data accuracy and confidentiality.
-   Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
-   Prepare HR reports, workforce metrics, and analytics to support business decisions.
-   Coordinate compliance audits, policy reviews, and document management.

**Business Operations**

-   Partner with Finance, IT, and Learning & Development teams to ensure seamless onboarding, offboarding, payroll, and employee support processes.
-   Collaborate with the Australian General Manager throughout the recruitment process, from client discovery through candidate offers and reference checks.
-   Support workforce planning, resource allocation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
-   Identify opportunities to improve workflows through automation and process enhancements.

**Strategic Projects**

-   Support the CEO and General Manager on cross-functional initiatives involving HR, business operations, and organizational improvement.
-   Participate in projects that drive business growth, operational excellence, and employee experience.
-   Analytical thinker with the ability to translate data into operational insights

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s degree - Psychology, Business Administration, or related field with Human Resources certification
-   Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR, with at least 2 years in an associate or equivalent role
-   English fluency - Able to communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently in both spoken and written English.
-   Preference given to experience as in-house HR support for non-BPO companies
-   Exposure and experience with both high-volume recruitment but also targeted recruitment
-   Demonstrated recent experience involving frequent day-to-day interaction with staff or in a process- and admin-driven professional environment
-   Strong knowledge and working understanding of Philippine labor laws and DOLE are preferred

**Key Skills and Attributes**

-   Strong understanding of Philippine labor laws and employment compliance, as well as good exposure to employee benefit programs
-   Natural leadership ability with very high levels of integrity. Highly confident and proactive with communication skills (written, verbal and non-verbal)
-   Adaptable to a values-led approach to people and related client management
-   Exceptional organisational and administrative ability with excellent attention to detail
-   Very good level of technical proficiency (Microsoft 365 suite, HRIS systems, payroll platforms, AI tools)
-   Ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions with minimal supervision
-   Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset
-   Analytical thinker with the ability to translate data into operational insights

Job Type: Direct Employment

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Remote

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

7:00 AM – 4:00 PM PH time (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sydney time – winter / AEST)

6:00 AM – 3:00 PM PH time (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sydney time – summer / AEDT)

Industry: Staffing & Recruiting

## Apply

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