GSC HR Director
IWG plc
APAC/Oceania, Philippines, Taguig, Fort Bonifacio
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Salary
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Site Lead
Scope
Regional
Workplace
Hybrid
Functions
HR
Reports to
Level
N-1
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
03-03-2026
Description
This HR Director is responsible for country HR leadership for IWG’s employing entities in the Philippines, notably for the Manila Global Service Centre (GSC). This entails full accountability over talent acquisition, strategic workforce initiatives, rewards and recognition, performance management, employee relations, and local HR compliance. This role also functions as a strategic advisor to the Managing Director of the Manila GSC on all people-related matters, while serving as a point of contact to Philippine government regulatory bodies.
Additionally, the HR Director leads the global HR Shared Services team, delivering end-to-end global HR services (hire-to-retire) across APAC, EMEA, and LATAM, and ensuring seamless, compliant, and efficient service experiences at scale.
Key Responsibilities
As Country HR Director
- Lead the full HR agenda for the Manila GSC, covering 1,000+ employees across Finance, Construction and Design, Supply Chain, HR, and other Support Services.
- Represent the organization to all Philippine labor and statutory authorities (DOLE, SSS, PhilHealth, etc.).
- Serve as the final approver for performance improvement plans, employee relations cases, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
- Oversee local C&B design, compliance, and alignment with wider Group frameworks.
- Act as the internal HR business partner to the GSC Managing Director and local business function heads
- Drive country-specific talent strategies including predictive hiring, talent benching, attrition planning, and employer branding.
As Director of HR Services
- Lead global delivery of HR Services across all employee lifecycle stages: onboarding, data management, benefits administration, employee lifecycle, exit processing, and compliance documentation.
- Design and execute transformation strategies to streamline and automate HR operations anchored on balancing customer experience with controls and compliance.
- Work with the relevant process teams to build and manage delivery playbooks to ensure SLA and compliance adherence.
- Own global policy documentation for HR Services, partnering with Finance, Payroll, and IT as applicable.
- Act as final escalation point for complex HR cases involving senior level employees.
Key Stakeholders
- SVP, Human Resources (Direct Manager)
- Managing Director, Manila GSC
- Country Manager, Philippines
- Global HR leadership team
- Global and local functional business unit heads
Direct Report
- 2-3
Qualification & Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 10 years HR leadership experience with regional or global remit.
- Proven success in a shared services environment and a matrix organization.
- Deep understanding of Philippine labor laws and government compliance requirements.
- Strong track record in HR transformation, automation, and service excellence.
- Experience managing cross-border HR operations and vendor relationships.
Competencies
- Strategic HR Leadership
- Operational Excellence in HR Services
- Government/Regulatory Interface
- Complex Case Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- HR Data Fluency
- Change Management & Project Delivery
- Executive Presence and Influencing
Benefits
No information available.
Company Profile
IWG plc
Industry
Real Estate
Revenue
$949.29M
Employees
10,000
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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