Ascent Graduate Program - Jr People Business Partner (Philippines)
Ready to launch your HR career with one of the world's leading technology companies?
At Ericsson, we're looking for curious, ambitious, and high-potential early-career talents to join our Ascent Graduate Program-an accelerated development program designed to build the next generation of HR leaders.
Why join the Ascent Graduate Program in People Function?
This isn't just another HR role-it's a structured career development journey where you'll gain hands-on experience across the employee lifecycle while partnering with experienced HR professionals and business leaders supporting Ericsson Philippines.
You'll have the opportunity to:• Explore different HR disciplines through meaningful projects and rotational learning experiences• Work on real business challenges and contribute to business outcomes• Learn directly from experienced HR leaders and business executives• Receive coaching, mentoring, and continuous feedback to accelerate your growth• Build a strong network across functions, countries, and cultures• Develop capabilities in Digital HR, AI, HR Analytics, and Business Partnering• Make a real impact on employee experience and organizational success
Who are we looking for?
We're seeking exceptional talents who are:• Top graduates with up to 3 years of HR experience (internship experience in a MNC/global company is welcome)• Graduates in Psychology, Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or related disciplines• Passionate about building a long-term career in Human Resources• Curious learners with a growth mindset and strong learning agility• Analytical thinkers who enjoy solving problems and using data to drive decisions• Creative, proactive, and eager to improve the way we work• Strong communicators who thrive in diverse, global environments• Adaptable, resilient, and excited by new challenges
What you'll experience:
As an Ascent Talent, you'll develop practical experience across key HR areas, including:• Talent & Performance• Employee Relations• Workforce Planning• Rewards & Recognition• HR Analytics• Employee Experience• Onboarding & Learning• Strategic HR Projects
You'll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a real difference.
Why Ericsson?
At Ericsson, we believe people grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and great leadership.
Through the Ascent Program, you'll gain structured development, mentorship from experienced HR leaders, exposure to strategic business initiatives, and opportunities to collaborate across countries-building a strong foundation for a successful HR career.
If you're ready to learn, grow, and make an impact from day one, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and start your HR journey with Ericsson.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Resources, or related field
- 1-3 years HR experience (generalist, HR advisor or similar) in the Philippines
- Experience supporting CU/MA or frontline business (sales, delivery, supply)
- Working knowledge of core HR processes: performance, development, employee relations, workforce planning, rewards
- Familiarity with Philippine labor laws and practical experience applying them to ER and lifecycle cases
- Experience with HR systems and HR data; comfortable learning and using Ericsson tools (e.g., SuccessFactors)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good problem-solving, prioritization and follow-through in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
- High integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
- Customer- and business-focused, practical solutions-oriented HR approach
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, health, safety and well-being
What the Team is Saying
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage options are described as broad, with multiple medical plan choices (often three) plus dental and mental health resources. U.S. materials also reference PPO and HDHP options, and some teams contribute to HSAs.
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Retirement Support — U.S. postings outline a 401(k) with an automatic 3% company contribution plus matching that reaches 4% when employees contribute 5%. This combination is repeatedly listed in role postings and characterized as strong for the sector.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. job descriptions frequently cite up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid parental/adoption leave at 100% pay. These benefits are positioned as exceeding many U.S. corporate policies.
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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