HR Business Partner

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Job Description

Are you looking for a supportive and collaborative workplace with great benefits and clear career development? You’ve come to the right place.

Why choose Manulife?

• Competitive Salary packages and performance bonuses
• Day 1 HMO + FREE coverage for your dependents (inclusive of same-sex partners)
• Retirement savings benefit
• Rewarding culture that values wellness and well-being
• Performance Bonus
• Global network of industry experts
• Extensive training resources

Job Description:

We’re looking for an HR Business Partner to join our team at MBPS. In this role, you will provide high quality consulting support to the business unit in identifying and implementing appropriate employee strategies and solutions to support business unit objectives. The HRBP is responsible for driving organizational performance, talent management, employee engagement, and performance management processes across the organization.

Have the skills and knowledge for the job? Learn more about the opening below!

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with business leaders to understand goals and objectives, providing HR insights and strategies that support business needs and act as a trusted advisor on HR-related matters, helping to drive cultural change and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Performance Management: Facilitate performance management processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and lead annual HR initiatives such as performance management and the annual compensation cycle.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure that HR practices comply with Philippine labor laws and regulations, as well as company policies and address employee relations issues, conducting investigations and managing resolution processes.
• Talent Management: Provide employee career and / or performance counseling on an as-required basis and develop and implement talent development programs to enhance employee skills, retention, and career progression.
• HR Metrics and Reporting: Utilize HR data and analytics to guide decision-making and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives. Prepare and present regular HR reports to management, identifying trends and recommending appropriate actions.
• Project Management: Lead and/or participate in corporate-wide initiatives and project work.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or any related field
• Experience: Minimum of five years progressive experience in an HR Business Partner/Generalist role, preferably in a BPO/shared service environment
• Hybrid Work Arrangement: Amenability and readiness to work onsite and from home anytime (dependent on business need AND/OR current external environment/situation)
• Minimum Skills to Hire/Must Haves:
  • Demonstrated ability to understand business objectives and align HR strategies to support overall organizational goals.
  • Proven business acumen with a strong understanding of organizational dynamics and financial metrics in a shared service set up.
  • Strong understanding of local labor laws and HR best practices in the Philippines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically, lead change initiatives, and provide value add to the business.
• Nice To Haves:
  • Proficient in HR Systems e.g. Workday, Salesforce, etc. and MS Office applications e.g. Excel
  • Certifications such as SHRM, CHRP, or equivalent are a plus.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife /John Hancock , we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour , ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process . All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies . To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.