Human Resource (HR) Officer  

Adarna House is looking for an HR Officer who will support the human resource operations of its affiliated school.

During the first 3–6 months, the successful candidate will be primarily based in Adarna House’s QC office and will work closely with the HR team to gain a thorough understanding of the school's existing people-related processes, policies, systems, and requirements. This period will involve observing and studying current workflows, assisting with HR activities, and documenting processes to help ensure a smooth transition into the role.

Responsibilities include

• Studying and documenting existing HR processes, systems, policies, and workflows during the initial transition period.
• Identifying opportunities to improve, streamline, and standardize HR processes where appropriate.
• Help manage the eventual transition and implementation of HR processes within the school.
• Implement HR policies, programs, and procedures.
• Provide support throughout the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, employee movements, and offboarding.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of employee records, HR files, and other personnel documentation.
• Oversee monitoring of employee attendance, leave, and other HR-related records.
• Administration of employee benefits and coordination with relevant service providers and government agencies as needed.
• Implement employee engagement, learning and development, and other HR initiatives.
• Address employee concerns and coordinate HR-related requests.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, government regulations, and internal HR policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling employee and organizational information.
• Perform other HR-related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant HR experience; experience in an educational institution is an advantage but not required.
• Working knowledge of basic HR principles and practices.
• Familiar with Philippine labor laws and government-mandated employee requirements is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Able to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Willing to learn and understand new processes and systems.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with different teams.