Assistant Manager, HR Business Partner

Job Summary

Partner with business leaders to support hiring, employee engagement, performance management, and workforce planning across corporate and retail teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned business units, stores, or departments.

• Provide guidance to department heads on HR concerns, staffing needs, and team management issues.

• Conduct regular check-ins, store visits, and pulse checks to understand people challenges and recommend action plans.

• Support performance discussions, coaching conversations, and development planning.

• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition to support hiring and manpower planning requirements.

• Assist in onboarding and assimilation programs to help new hires transition successfully.

• Support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and workplace culture.

• Gather feedback from employees and recommend programs that improve morale and performance.

• Assist in addressing employee relations concerns and ensure compliance with company policies and labor standards.

• Monitor manpower movements, headcount status, and workforce planning requirements.

• Prepare HR reports such as regularization updates, HR dashboards, and engagement reports.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work onsite at our Head Office located along Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Magallanes, Makati City.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or related field.

• At least 3–5 years of HR experience/Generalist, preferably with exposure to HR business partnering, employee relations and Compensation and Benefits.

• Experience supporting multi-department or multi-branch operations is an advantage.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence leaders and build trust with teams.

• Proficient in HR reporting, documentation, and Excel-based monitoring.

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple HR priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us

• Work with a growing organization behind leading eyewear and lifestyle retail brands.

• Play a key role in strengthening people strategies and workplace culture across the organization.

• Collaborate with leaders and teams in a dynamic and expanding retail environment.