HR Manager

About Us:

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace:

At the FT, we give all employees a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

About the role:

Reporting to the Head of HR Services and partnering with the APAC HRBP, this role will work with all employees and managers based in or with teams in the FT Philippines office. This role is part of the Global HR Team delivering a proactive, customer-focused HR service that meets the needs of our global business.

The role is responsible for planning, leading and organizing the activities of the local human resources team in the areas of talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, learning and development, employee services and organizational development. 

Responsibilities:

• Deliver efficient operational HR support to Manila teams by prioritizing and providing a proactive, engaging, and agile business-focused HR service

• Evaluate and enforce company policies and procedures to ensure consistency, relevance, and group-wide comprehension

• Partner with managers to address employee relations and performance management concerns

• Collaborate with the APAC HR Business Partner on fostering organizational development, implementing cultural transformation, and driving initiatives aimed at enhancing the workforce and workplace environment

• Ensure that payroll activities are connected to the Global Payroll manager by overseeing payroll and benefits

• Work with talent acquisition and line managers to analyze emerging industry trends and anticipate potential impact on the local workforce. Ensure job grading data is maintained and reviewed against market trends, and pay and benefits data

• Continually assess and benchmark the competitiveness of HR programs and practices against the relevant comparable companies, industries and markets

• Develop and monitor budgets and financial plans and manage in-year operating plan in line with budget

• Lead operational concerns and ensure that the team is performing at the expected level

• Lead and participate in Global FT HR projects as and when required

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned or as responsibilities dictate 

Professional Experience & Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, or a related field or relevant experience in a similar role. 

• Experience in general HR Management and team management

• Solid knowledge of employment ordinances and legal requirements in the Philippines to evaluate potential impacts of change

• Ability to develop strong and credible relationships with business leaders and managers 

• Identify and pre-empt potential sources of conflict, diagnose issues and recommend solutions

• Use experience and insights to develop HR solutions, in partnership with business leaders and stakeholders which contribute to HR & business strategies

• Proactively build external networks to build professional and market knowledge and to bring insight and ideas back to the FT 

Core Competencies:

• Innovative – Seek and evaluate new opportunities and challenges established ways of doing things

• Decisive Thinker  – Analyze and understand data and information quickly to make robust and objective decisions and recommendations

• Skilled Influencer – Demonstrates the ability to influence to gain the necessary commitment and support from diverse stakeholders in pursuit of organization value

• People Management – Plan, distribute, coordinate, and monitor work assignments; Evaluate work performance and provide feedback to develop team members 

• Planning and Evaluating – Set priorities and determine short or long-term goals and strategies; Assess progress and evaluate outcomes

• Flexibility and Agility – Anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; Keeps current on the latest business trends, market changes and shifts strategies to accommodate for these; Adapts approach in managing a diverse workforce

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits:

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical, dental & vision insurance), 401k and company match, enhanced parental packages, and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here. 

Further Information:

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you wish to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.