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Human Resources Associate
People & HR
Manila, Philippines
Posted on Jul 11, 2026
HR Operations Associate
Location: Manila, Philippines (Hybrid)
Salary: PHP 960,000-1,200,000 per year, dependent on experience
Contract: 1-year full-time, fixed-term contract. You may be required to work non-standard hours to support and collaborate with our global teams across various timezones. However, this will be agreed with you prior to commencing employment and will not exceed 40 hours per week.
About us:
Ocean Energy Pathway (OEP) is a global non-profit organisation. Our mission is to accelerate global offshore wind growth through programmes which support the energy transition, enhance marine ecosystems, and empower local communities. We provide expert, independent support to governments and civil society to fast-track high ambition offshore wind energy. Through collaboration and engagement with leaders in policy, industry, and ocean stewardship, we support the development of an offshore wind sector that is sustainable, resilient and delivers lasting value for communities, economies and ecosystems.
Role overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Operations Associate to join our team. In this role, you will assist our HR lead with all essential HR functions for our global team, including recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, absence management and offboarding. You will also support compliance by managing accurate HR documentation and records, and participating in policy reviews. Whilst your focus will be on the APAC region, in particular helping filter queries from employees in APAC in preparation for the Senior HR Associate, you will also support global HR initiatives for the whole team as required.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about HR operations, enjoys working in a dynamic global environment, and is committed to providing a seamless HR experience for all employees. The successful individual will enjoy the challenge of being able to support the wider growth and success of our organisation by supporting other team members in non-HR tasks where needed.
Reports to: Senior HR Associate based in the UK Secretariat.
Key Responsibilities:
HR Administrative Support (70%)
- Recruitment: Assist the Senior HR Associate and Hiring Managers to coordinate recruitment processes, liaising with candidates, preparing interview materials and scheduling interviews.
- Onboarding: Support the Senior HR Associate to coordinate all administrative aspects of the employee onboarding process, including preparation of documentation, orientation scheduling, and equipment allocation.
- HRIS and Data Management: Maintain and update employee records in the HR Information System (HRIS) to ensure data accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Employee Records Maintenance: Manage and organise confidential employee files, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and compliant with retention policies.
- Policy and Compliance Assistance: Support HR compliance by assisting with audits, reviewing documentation for accuracy, and staying up-to-date on relevant employment laws and regulations.
- Employee Enquiries: Respond to general employee enquiries, working with the Senior HR Associate where appropriate for more complex issues.
- Leave and Absence Management: Process and track employee leave requests, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
- Process Improvement: Assist in identifying opportunities to improve HR operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance the employee experience.
- Performance Review: Assist the Senior HR Associate in preparing for and undertaking the mid-year and annual performance review processes.
- Learning and Development: Support the Senior HR Associate in ensuring wide engagement with training and other development opportunities across the organisation.
Payroll and Benefits Support (20%)
- Payroll Support: Collaborate with our Employer of Record, Senior HR Associate and Finance team to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll, including data entry of new hires, terminations, and changes in employee status.
- Benefits Administration Support: Assist with benefits enrollment, changes, and enquiries; support the enrollment process and act as a point of contact for employee benefits questions, working closely with our Senior HR Associate and Finance team
Wider Team Support (10%)
- Office administration: Ensure the office is kept safe and tidy
- Adhoc team support: Assist the wider team as needed with travel or events administration, including but not limited to logistics and health and safety
About You
The ideal candidate is a proactive and confident HR professional with a strong foundation in HR operations, employee lifecycle management and administration. You have a keen eye for detail and are committed to ensuring HR operations are delivered with accuracy and consistency. Engaging with employees at all levels and from diverse backgrounds with a fair and honest approach comes naturally to you.
Skills and Qualifications:
- HR Operations Experience: 3+ years of experience in HR operations, HR administration, or a related HR support role; in a global organisation would be an asset.
- Employee Lifecycle Knowledge: Demonstrable experience supporting core HR functions, including onboarding, offboarding, performance management, learning and development, data management and compliance.
- HRIS Proficiency: Experience using HR Information Systems (HRIS) and related software; familiarity with CharlieHR is a plus (our HRIS system)
- Data Management and Reporting: Strong ability to maintain accurate HR records and generate reports, ideally with proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
- Payroll and Benefits Support: Exposure to payroll administration and benefits coordination, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Employment Law Awareness: Understanding of local employment law and regulations to support compliance.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues in HR processes and propose efficient, compliant solutions.
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in managing documentation, data entry, and compliance tasks.
Benefits:
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Flexible working with a remote-first ethos
- Competitive salary
- 13th month pay
- 25 days paid holiday leave per calendar year
- Statutory benefits, including SSS, Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, plus Allianz private health insurance
- Professional development opportunities with specific budget allocated towards employee skills and career development
- Potential for work travel
Application Process: Apply via LinkedIn.
PLEASE NOTE: As a growing SME that receives a high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to candidates shortlisted for our first formal stage of interview.
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