Senior HR Officer
At a glance
Senior HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Dynamite Games. Manila.
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What you'll do
- Run day-to-day HR support for Philippines employees, covering queries, onboarding, exits and probation tracking
- Calculate monthly Philippines payroll in-house, including required employee deductions and contributions
- Apply regional HR policies locally and keep Philippines employee records accurate, auditing HRIS data
- Oversee local office administration and vendors, while coordinating office and virtual activities
- Send Singapore HR workforce, training and exit data, and arrange local interviews and job postings
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, accounting or an equivalent field
- At least three years of hands-on work in a comparable HR role or related scope
- Working knowledge of Philippine labor rules, including foreign work permit applications and renewals
- Ability to independently process Philippine payroll and calculate manpower taxes
Who this fits
This role suits a self-directed, people-oriented HR professional who can manage deadlines and work with department heads and management. You’ll lead country HR and administration for the Philippines, work remotely long term, and escalate operational queries to Singapore HR while sending sensitive employee relations and compliance matters to the HR Director. Immediate availability is preferred.
From the employer
Who We Are:
Dynamite Games is at the forefront of creating unparalleled gaming experiences for digital natives and the next generation of gamers. Our commitment to innovation and quality drives us to develop games that are not only visually stunning but also deeply engaging. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, we strive to deliver experiences that resonate with modern gamers, offering unique narratives and immersive gameplay.
What We Need:
We are looking for a Senior HR Officer to join our team and support the day-to-day activities of our Human Resources department.
This role will act as the country HR and administration lead for the Philippines, responsible for in-house payroll processing, statutory compliance, day-to-day HR operations, and office administration for PH staff. The role escalates operational HR queries to the Headquarters’ HR Generalist Team (SG) via Lane 1 and escalates ER, compliance, and sensitive matters directly to the Director of HR via Lane 2. The role supports the local execution of regional HR policies and programmes.
Key Accountability Areas:
- Philippines payroll processing — in-house computation and statutory deductions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag IBIG)
- Philippines statutory compliance — DOLE requirements, BIR filings, and labour law adherence
- Day to day HR operations for PH staff — queries, onboarding, offboarding, probation
- Local execution of regional HR policies, programmes, and communications
- Office administration for Philippines operations
- HRIS data ownership for Philippines in ProSoft / Octomate (post rollout)
- Employee engagement and wellbeing delivery for Philippines
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage the full spectrum of day-to-day HR operations for Philippines employees, including employee queries, onboarding, offboarding, probation tracking, and employee lifecycle administration
- Process Philippines payroll in-house on a monthly basis, including statutory deductions and contributions such as SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG
- Support the local implementation of regional HR policies, SOPs, programmes, and communications for Philippines employees
- Manage office administration and vendor relationships for Philippines operations
- Maintain accurate HRIS data for Philippines employees, conduct regular data audits, and support HRIS rollout initiatives
- Deliver local employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives in alignment with regional programmes
- Track and report Philippines-specific HR data, including training completion, headcount, and employee exits, to the Singapore HR team
- Coordinate office and virtual activities and operations to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
- Assist the Director of HR with ad hoc HR projects and other HR-related initiatives
- Coordinate interview scheduling and local job postings for Philippines recruitment, liaising with the relevant Talent Acquisition and HR teams when needed
Key Attributes:
- Attentive, eager to learn, and demonstrates strong initiative
- Competent, resourceful, and able to work independently
- People-oriented, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships across all levels of the organization
- Keen to broaden HR knowledge and gain exposure across various HR functions
- Outgoing, collaborative, and a strong team player
Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resource Management, Accounting, or an equivalent field
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a similar HR role or related scope
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficient in Philippines labour and manpower legislation, including foreign work permit applications and renewals
- Able to independently handle Philippines payroll and manpower tax calculations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with various departments, including department heads and management
- Self-driven, with the ability to work independently and manage tight deadlines
- Candidates who are able to start immediately are preferred
- Must be comfortable working remotely on a long-term basis