Job Description

SNAPSHOT OF THE ROLE

The People Partner works closely with business leaders to deliver people strategies that drive engagement, performance, and retention. Reporting to the People Partner – Senior Manager, this role serves as a trusted advisor to assigned business units, balancing employee advocacy with business needs while ensuring compliance with company policies and labor standards.

• Business & People Partnership
o Partner with leaders and managers to deliver people plans aligned with business and HR strategies.
o Provide coaching and guidance on performance management, employee development, engagement, and workforce movements (promotion, transfer, resignation, etc.).
o Build strong stakeholder relationships through proactive consultation, issue resolution, and influence.

• Employee Relations & Discipline
o Lead and manage employee relations concerns, including counseling, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
o Conduct administrative investigations related to Code of Conduct violations and recommend appropriate actions based on company policy.
o Draft and manage ER documentation (e.g., Notices to Explain, Conferences, Decisions, Preventive Suspension).
o Support leaders in handling ER cases effectively while strengthening their accountability and capability.

• Engagement, Retention & Culture
o Drive initiatives that promote employee engagement, retention, and a positive employee experience.
o Coordinate and support employee engagement programs, surveys, focus groups, and exit interviews.
o Promote a culture of collaboration, respect, and open communication across assigned teams.

• Policy, Compliance & Governance
o Ensure consistent application and compliance with HR policies, procedures, and labor regulations.
o Identify policy gaps and contribute to the development or enhancement of HR policies and guidelines.
o Facilitate policy briefings and orientations for managers and supervisors.
o Uphold information security and data privacy standards in all HR processes.

• Continuous Improvement
o Gather employee and stakeholder feedback to improve HR services and people programs.
o Proactively flag people risks, trends, or issues that may impact business performance.

A BIT ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a related field; advanced studies or HR certifications are an advantage.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a People Partner, HR Business Partner, or Employee Relations role.
• Strong working knowledge of Philippine labor laws, including DOLE advisories and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations cases, investigations, and disciplinary processes with sound judgment and confidentiality.
• Ability to balance employee advocacy and business needs while maintaining fairness and consistency.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence, coach, and collaborate with leaders and employees at all levels.
• Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Digitally proficient and comfortable using HR systems, collaboration tools, and standard productivity platforms.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Business leaders view you as a trusted People Partner, reflected in high stakeholder satisfaction and repeat engagement.
• Employee relations cases are handled fairly, timely, and consistently, with sound recommendations aligned to policy and labor standards.
• People initiatives (performance management, engagement, retention) are delivered on time and with measurable impact.
• Assigned teams meet or exceed People KPIs and SLAs (e.g., Retention, HR Services, Employee Engagement, Process and Improvement Initiatives).
• Managers demonstrate improved capability and confidence in handling people matters with your guidance.
• Policies and HR processes are applied consistently and compliantly across assigned business units.
• Feedback from employees and leaders shows clarity, trust, and effective communication.
• You adapt effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality, accuracy, and professionalism.

WHAT WE VALUE

We’re proud of our diverse global team, all working in a collaborative environment and happy to share these common values:

• Curious and Clever – Smart questions spark smart solutions
• Entrepreneurial Energy – Think like an owner, solve like a founder
• Fast with Intent – We move fast and deliver real results
• Laugh and Learn – We don’t take ourselves to seriously, just our results

Acquire Intelligence’s entrepreneurial approach is on being Safe, Flexible and Innovative whilst driving real business outcomes for our clients.

Join the A-Team and experience the A-Life!