HR Specialist

About SEEK

At SEEK, we serve a noble purpose: to help people live more productive and fulfilling working lives and to help organisations succeed.

By joining us, you’ll be part of a multinational technology business that is far-reaching with a start-up working culture that focuses on a set of collaborative values and appreciates dynamic cultures. SEEK is a place where potential meets possibility – it’s where your career aspiration and our purpose can make great things happen.

Why join us?

Be part of a multinational tech company with strong core values to help us solve complex challenges while building a flexible, exciting career – one that could take you anywhere. We’re looking for people who thrive in dynamic teams and enjoy tackling regular new challenges in a large-scale, modern, and agile environment.

As one of Asia Pacific’s largest tech companies, you’ll contribute to multilingual systems, solving high-impact problems to the benefit of millions of people within the region. Be part of a fast-growing company with a strong culture and clear purpose, innovation and strong investment in responsible AI. SEEK offers you the opportunity to be involved in impactful work and be part of a great team.

Expect a great investment in your career development with access to workshops, conferences & courses while you work alongside seasoned experts.

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Key Objective of Role 🌟

As our business continues to grow across APAC, we are looking for an experienced HR Specialist to join our HR Operations team for the Philippines.

Reporting to the HR Operations Manager you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end HR operational excellence throughout the employee lifecycle while ensuring payroll accuracy, statutory compliance, and outstanding employee experience. You will serve as the subject matter expert for Philippine HR Operations, partnering closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, Payroll vendors, Legal, and business leaders.

Beyond supporting the Philippines, you will also contribute to regional HR Operations initiatives, process improvements, HR systems enhancements, and payroll transformation projects across APAC.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive comprehensive Employee Services and HR transactions throughout the entire employee lifecycle – from hire to retire
• Create exceptional onboarding experiences and run offboarding processes, including meet and greet sessions, New Hire Orientation programs, and exit procedures
• Be a trusted HR Advisor to Employees, Managers, HR Business Partners and CoEs, providing expert guidance on HR policies, processes, and systems
• Take ownership of service requests, delivering outstanding experiences with focus on 'Moments That Matter'
• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for designated regions, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Maintain precise HRIS/payroll system records, including core employee data, tax exemptions, insurance coverage, and various allowances/deductions
• Ensure seamless compliance with statutory requirements for Philippines market
• Contribute to exciting strategic team projects including regional payroll transformation
• Engage with leadership team members through impactful reporting and presentations
• Be part of a dynamic team that values continuous learning and knowledge sharing

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• 4+ years of dynamic experience in HR Services/People Operations, including payroll processing and general HR operations
• Comprehensive knowledge of: Philippine Labor Code, Payroll legislation, BIR taxation, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, DOLE compliance
• Experience supporting multinational or regional organizations.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (preferably Workday) and payroll systems.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high service standards.
• High level of integrity with the ability to handle confidential information.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline

Multi-country operations experience, HRIS expertise, and regional payroll knowledge would set you apart! Join us in shaping the future of HR across South-East Asia!

Ready to make an impact? We'd love to hear from you! ✨

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At SEEK we offer:

• Annual Performance Bonus Plan
• Support of flexible working, including a mix of office and work from home days depending on your role.
• SEEK is committed to operating sustainably, certified carbon neutral for its business operations (through Climate Active), purchasing renewable energy for our office and working-from-home emissions and a target for net zero by 2030.
• The opportunity to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per financial year

At SEEK, we are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing that embraces and values the diversity of our people. We are a purpose driven business that works with heart.

We know teams with diverse ideas, experiences and perspectives are more creative and are critical to ensuring effective delivery and innovating to enable our future success. As such, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you have the skills, curiosity and an adaptable mindset but don't meet every responsibility or qualification listed in this advertisement, please still get in touch with us.

Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please advise us and we will be happy to assist.

For this role, only those with eligible right to work will be considered.

SEEK kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any associated fees.