Human Resources Head / Manager - Cebu | Hybrid (Onsite 2x per Week) | Ref #34960

Company Profile:

We are a scale-up organization with roots in France and the Philippines, operating with a truly global mindset. Our mission is to create industry-level impact within the technology ecosystem by leveraging the combined power of people, data, and technology. Our team consists of top talents with diverse international backgrounds, united by a bold and ambitious vision. We focus on unlocking long-term professional and personal growth for smart, motivated, and humble individuals—wherever they are—helping them reach their full potential. With the company’s rapid growth trajectory, opportunities for advancement are virtually limitless. We are committed to driving positive change in the investment and corporate world, striving to make it more people-friendly, inclusive, diverse, modern, and global. Industry: Technology, Information, and InternetHeadquarters: Paris, Île-de-France

Overall purpose and responsibilities of the role:

A seasoned HR leader with 10+ years of broad HR experience across recruitment, core HR, performance management, succession planning, and talent retention. Possesses strong business partner capabilities, able to advise senior leadership and implement HR strategies that align with organizational goals.

Demonstrates excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, able to communicate effectively across all levels in a horizontal, collaborative environment. Experienced in fast-paced, high-growth, or international organizations, with a deep understanding of Philippine labor laws and compliance standards.

A strategic thinker and internal consultant, comfortable guiding policy implementation, driving talent initiatives, and improving workforce planning. Preferably aged 38–45, reflecting agility and hands-on leadership, with a focus on professional development and nurturing high-potential employees.

Must-have Skills / Qualification:

• 10+ years of HR experience with exposure across recruitment, core HR, succession planning, performance management, and talent retention.
• Strong relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Understanding of labor laws and compliance standards, especially in the Philippines.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
• Comfortable working in horizontal, open communication environments with collaborative decision-making.

Preferred:

• Experience in high-growth or international matrixed organizations.
• Generalist or HR business partner background rather than specialist-focused.
• Experience guiding organizations on policy implementation, internal consulting, and professional development initiatives.
• Age preference: 38–45 years to align with a young, agile leadership team.

Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and manage the HR team, including two direct reports in recruitment.
• Allocate HR help desk tickets and ensure effective task distribution among team members.
• Conduct weekly alignment meetings with the Global Head of HR on APAC initiatives and global HR goals.

2. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Oversee regional recruitment operations, ensuring efficiency and quality across all hiring processes.
• Monitor and enhance recruitment metrics, candidate quality, and process effectiveness.
• Drive employer branding efforts and develop partnerships with universities and recruitment channels.
• Review and improve recruitment processes and candidate screening practices.

3. Strategic HR & Organizational Planning

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Conduct attrition analysis, identifying root causes and recommending interventions.
• Review and guide workforce planning, organizational design, and structural improvements.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on people-related business issues.

4. Performance & Talent Management

• Establish and enforce performance management policies and processes.
• Guide department heads on performance evaluations, infractions, and termination procedures.
• Oversee regional execution of performance management cycles, calibration sessions, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with L&D to deploy leadership and capability development programs.
• Support retention strategies by identifying and developing high-potential employees.

5. Core HR Operations & Compliance

• Provide guidance on complex employee relations cases, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure legal compliance with labor regulations and corporate HR policies across regions.
• Implement HR data capture systems to monitor departmental operations and workforce analytics.
• Oversee rollout of corporate HR programs such as engagement surveys, DEI initiatives, and talent reviews.

Location:Cebu Business Part / 2x onsite a week

Employment: Full-time Employment

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