HR Lead

Position:
HR Lead (AU Client)

Company:
RemoteMR

Location:
Philippines

Employment type:
Full-time

Work Arrangement:
Remote

Short Summary:
We are looking for an experienced, proactive, and hands-on HR Lead to oversee day-to-day Human Resources and Recruitment functions while shaping our long-term HR and talent strategy.

Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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.
- Partner with Finance, IT, and Learning & Development teams for seamless onboarding, offboarding, payroll, and employee support processes.
- Collaborate with the Australian General Manager throughout the recruitment process.
- Support workforce planning, resource allocation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows through automation and process enhancements.
- Support the CEO and General Manager on cross-functional initiatives involving HR, business operations, and organizational improvement.

Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in 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.
- Strong knowledge and working understanding of Philippine labor laws and DOLE are preferred.

Benefits:
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM PH time (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sydney time – winter / AEST) and 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM PH time (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sydney time – summer / AEDT).
- Industry: Staffing & Recruiting.