Lead HR Business Partner

We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.

We are a leading data-driven & technology-enabled full-service agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across various platforms and devices. We partner with the Top 500 companies in the DACH region as well as in Eastern Europe and focus on customer experience transformation & CXM.

Our 1800 digital enthusiasts are innovating the way brands are built, through providing expertise in Digital Transformation strategy, MarTech platforms, Creativity, UX, CRM, Data, Commerce, Mobile, Social Media, Intranet and CMS. We are part of the global Merkle brand, the largest brand within the dentsu group, who shares with us a network of over 66,000 passionate individuals in 147 countries.

Job Description

As the Lead HR Business Partner at DGS Philippines, you will act as the Head of Human Resources for the Philippines. You will provide expert HR and commercial knowledge to partner with the business. You will align with the business's values and business strategy and achieve commercial goals through the delivery and implementation of people strategies.

• HR Strategy : Support the delivery of market/client group HR strategy and lead the communication, implementation, and measurement of key people initiatives and programs within your own business area to support a vibrant and collaborative culture.
• Senior Business Relationships : Build partnerships and act as a confidante, coach, and constructive challenger to stakeholders.
• Team Leadership : Lead, manage, mentor, and coach members of the team to deliver best-in-class HR services to the business and employees.
• Talent Strategy & Management : Use the career and talent framework to develop the careers of our employees through roles and assignments to provide unique opportunities to build KSAs.
• Change Management : Support business leaders in organizational change management programs (M&As, organizational culture change, business process re-engineering, reorganizations).
• Career Development : Work with our line leaders, using the framework provided by the talent team to ensure that engaging career development plans are developed and implemented for our employees.
• Performance Development : Drive an effective approach to performance development with line leaders. Support business leaders in providing feedback to motivate high performers and improve poor performers or deal with the lack of performance.
• Employee Relations : Solve key employee issues which might pose a significant risk to the business and organization in your own business area.
• Employee Engagement : Mobilize commitment and accountability for employee engagement through senior managers and act as a support and advisor for line leaders in the area of Employee engagement.
• Diversity : Champion a more diverse workplace.

You will be reporting to the VP of Human Resources based in India, with a dotted line reporting to our Managing Director for the Philippines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Business Administration and/or equivalent; a Master’s degree is an advantage but not required
• Must have at least 10 years of HR management experience in a generalist capacity; at least 5 years in a team leadership role
• Must have solid knowledge of the Labor Code of the Philippines
• Proven team leadership experience in a matrix organization
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills in a local, regional, or global setting
• Very good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have a client-centric and people-centric mindset
• Working knowledge of Workday or other related HRIS
• Amenable to report to the office at least 60% or 3 days per week (hybrid work set-up)

Additional Information

Join our team and enjoy these benefits and experiences!

• HMO and Life Insurance coverage on Day 1
• Paid leaves
• Mental wellness leaves
• Mental health assistance
• Medicine and optical allowance
• Sponsored training and certifications
• Cool office space located in a prime location
• Free snacks and unlimited coffee
• Hybrid work setup
• Multicultural team learning and collaboration
• Cross-skilling opportunities with platform experts
• Opportunity to work with world-class clients

If you feel inspired by us, we'll probably be inspired by you. Join us now and apply online to make sure we match each other's expectations. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome all qualified candidates - regardless of your gender or background. We look forward to hearing from you!

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