HR Specialist (F&B Operations)

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably with significant exposure to Food & Beverages, hospitality, retail, or other high-volume operational environments. Strong working knowledge of Philippine labor regulations and statutory requirements. Experience handling end-to-end HR functions, rather than specializing in only one HR area. Experience in recruitment and employee relations is highly preferred. Working knowledge of payroll and timekeeping processes. Proficient in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace and HRIS or payroll systems. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Able to handle confidential and sensitive employee information professionally. Comfortable working with frontline and managerial employees. Position Summary The HR Specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end human resources functions for the F&B business, supporting both restaurant operations and the head office/commissary. The role will cover recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, payroll coordination, government compliance, performance management, training, employee records, and HR administration. The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR generalist who understands the unique requirements of restaurant operations, including high-volume recruitment, shifting schedules, frontline employee management, attendance concerns, labor compliance, and employee retention. Scope of the Role This is a hands-on HR Generalist position. The successful candidate is expected to be capable of independently managing the majority of day-to-day HR requirements of a growing F&B organization, while escalating complex employee relations, legal, or compliance matters to management or external HR/legal advisers when appropriate. The role should function as a business partner to Operations, not simply as an administrative HR position. Salary Range: 30,000 Work Location: Clipp Center, BGC Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm