Location: Philippines | Full-Time | Hybrid (Preferred: NCR-based)

Start Date: ASAP

Xpress is a fast-growing mobility and logistics platform committed to building efficient, people-first transport and delivery services across the Philippines. We combine smart operations with strong compliance, ensuring our people and processes are aligned, secure, and scalable.

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead and enforce full compliance with Philippine labor laws, government regulations, and Xpress’s internal HR policies. This role plays a key function across government requirements, payroll and benefits compliance, performance management, and employee lifecycle processes—from recruitment to offboarding.

A. Administrative Compliance

1. Government Permits and Regulatory Compliance

• Manage and renew all business permits (Mayor’s Permit, BIR, SEC, PEZA, Zoning, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with fire, earthquake, and environmental safety regulations
• Maintain and monitor trackers for expiring permits and certifications
• Liaise directly with LGUs, BIR, and other government agencies
• Oversee OSH and BOSH compliance and training accreditation

2. Government Mandatories

• Ensure full compliance with SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR requirements
• Process mandatory contributions, loans, and clearances
• Assist in administering government-mandated employee benefits
  

1. Recruitment Oversight

• Implement and maintain a standardized recruitment process across departments
• Oversee recruiter performance and quality of endorsements
• Generate hiring progress reports for HR leadership
• Monitor end-to-end recruitment updates and ensure timely filling of roles

2. Onboarding

• Ensure a consistent and structured onboarding experience
• Enforce a 30-day performance setup between managers and new hires
• Capture onboarding feedback and submit evaluation reports

3. Payroll and Benefits Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll aligned with labor regulations
• Validate proper government deductions (SSS, PHIC, HDMF, BIR)
• Oversee benefits administration, including HMO, leaves, and statutory entitlements
• Conduct routine payroll audits to detect and correct discrepancies

4. Performance Management

• Design and implement fair and objective performance evaluation systems
• Partner with department heads to address performance gaps
• Ensure legal compliance in all evaluation processes

5. Policy Development

• Draft, update, and communicate HR policies in line with current labor laws
• Ensure organization-wide policy awareness and adherence
• Proactively review and adjust policies in response to legal or operational changes

6. Training and Awareness

• Conduct regular internal training on labor law and HR compliance
• Monitor regulatory updates (DOLE, BIR, Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth) and update training materials accordingly
• Provide guidance to both staff and management on compliance issues

7. Auditing and Reporting

• Conduct internal audits across HR and compliance processes
• Prepare and submit compliance reports to leadership and regulators
• Implement corrective actions and process improvements

8. Offboarding and Final Pay

• Ensure structured and compliant offboarding processes
• Coordinate exit documentation, clearance processes, and employee communication
• Calculate and process final pay in compliance with DOLE regulations, including unused leave, last salary, pro-rated benefits, and mandatory deductions
• Monitor timeliness of final pay disbursement and ensure all legal and internal timelines are met
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in HR compliance or HR generalist roles with compliance focus
• In-depth understanding of Philippine labor laws and HR standards
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across departments
• Proficient in HRIS platforms and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM, HRCI) is an advantage
  

• Experience conducting HR compliance audits and investigations
• Familiarity with international HR standards is a plus
• Highly proactive and able to anticipate compliance issues
• Collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving skills
  

Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected]

Subject line: Application – HR Compliance Manager – [Your Name]

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