Who Are We Looking For?
As an HR Country Lead, you will be responsible for the strategic development and execution of talent related priorities that includes a focus on attracting, developing, and retaining talent in alignment with strategic business objectives, delivering a world-class HR experience to our employees, and shaping our culture for our newly established Philippines site.
Responsibilities:
Key member of the country management teams across the Philippines
Act as the key point of contact for HR across the Philippines ensuring high quality HR services deliver through collaboration with Global Human Resources Centres of Excellence (GHR COE)
In partnership with the relevant GHR COE and global HR BPs, coordinate efficient and aligned delivery of GHR services in support of HR Strategy
Partner with the Global HRBPs/Regional HRBP to deliver seamless delivery, business advisory and execution of country related HR matters
Ensure coordination and alignment with COEs as it relates to the regional priorities
Execute initiatives to drive business success and transformation, with a focus on attracting, retaining, deploying and developing talent and leadership
Represent the GHR function in relevant committees and governance bodies, ensuring full regulatory compliance of all HR activities within the regional legal entities
Act as the HR liaison for interaction with local regulators and government bodies
Ensure HR coverage for Audit, Risk and Compliance initiatives
Represent HR in the region to include participation on HR related boards and industry forums
Location representative for business related communications e.g. business town halls, executive visits
Function as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on important HR topics
Coach, mentor, and guide leaders on organizational effectiveness
Support senior leadership in developing a culture of Global Inclusion and Diversity promoting the State Street values
Mitigate risk by ensuring employment processes, practices and procedures are compliant with STT policies, risk, and governance with a focus on employment laws and regulations – balancing local requirements with global approaches in a sensitive manner
Provide data and analytics to support business insights and decisions; seek and share people related market trends and competitor intelligence
Depending on further developments of the regional HR org set up, potentially oversee countries in terms of additional reporting lines
Role Qualifications & Experience:
Technical Skills:
7+ years of practical HR experience in a HR generalist role, with a focus on Business Partnering within a large and dynamic organization
Strong understanding of the Philippines Labour Laws and supporting implementation regulations
Ability to conduct internal HR compliance reviews
Fluent in Arabic and English
Strong IT Skills – Proficiency in HRIS systems and software (QIWA, GOSI and Mudad)
Key Competencies:
Excellent communication skills
The ability to work with people from a diverse range of countries and cultures
The ability to work independently on HR activities in country and be part of a global HR Team
Strong relationship builder inside and outside of Philippines
Strong influencing skills to ensure global processes are implemented and local opportunities are maximized
Strong commercial acumen, preferable in the financial services industry
Understanding of Philippines local employment and labour regulations with direct experience in the country
Excellent communication, presentation, consulting, interpersonal, influencing, negotiating and critical thinking skills
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Skills Required
- 7+ years practical HR experience in a HR generalist role with focus on Business Partnering within a large organization
- Strong understanding of the Philippines Labour Laws and supporting implementation regulations
- Ability to conduct internal HR compliance reviews
- Fluent in Arabic and English
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and software (QIWA, GOSI and Mudad)
- Direct experience working in the Philippines and applying local employment and labour regulations
- Strong commercial acumen, preferably in the financial services industry
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a standout component, highlighted by a 401(k) match described as 100% on the first 6% of base salary. This is positioned as a meaningful offset to less competitive cash compensation for some roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off are portrayed as relatively robust, with references to multi-week vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and additional days tied to wellness or volunteering. This breadth is repeatedly treated as a tangible part of total rewards beyond base pay.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits are presented as extensive, including the BeWell program, fitness discounts, onsite or supported health resources, and financial counseling. These offerings are depicted as strengthening the overall benefits proposition even when pay satisfaction is tepid.
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