Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Job Description

Act as the primary contact and owner of country HR Operations, ensure HR operational activities are delivered timely, accurate and compliant manner. Managing operational activities in areas of Payroll, Reward, Benefit Administration, HRIS (Workday), HR Analytics and HR related policies.

Accountabilities:  

Vendor Management

Oversee payroll provider, benefits, insurance, and contingent workforce vendorsManage vendor relationships, performance, and escalationsOversee HRIS (Workday) and provide data analyticsSupport line managers in the employee lifecycle (hiring, performance, compensation, learning)Manage vendor relationships, performance, and escalations

Service Delivery

Liaise with Service Managers and Operations HR on service performanceMonitor and report on quality-of-service metrics, identify improvement opportunitiesEmbed operational processes across HR and third parties

Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and effectivenessSuggest and drive initiatives for enhancing employee experienceCollaborate with stakeholders to streamline HR operations and processes

Employee Experience

Champion and drive initiatives to enhance the overall employee experienceGather feedback and insights from employees to identify areas for improvementCollaborate with stakeholders to implement employee-centric programs and initiativesEnsure HR processes and policies are designed with an employee-first mindset

Automation and Technology

Explore and recommend automation opportunities within HR processesEvaluate and implement HR technology solutions for process optimizationDrive adoption and effective utilization of HR systems and tool

Regional Operations Partnership

Partner with regional leads on service development, implementation, and deploymentAssist in executing personnel procedures, policies, and local work instructions (LWIs)Suggest new procedures and policies for efficiency and employee experience

Compliance and Audits

Ensure compliance with local regulations (e.g., DOLE) and internal controlsSupport audits and maintain accurate employee records (electronic and paper)

HR Reporting and Analytics

Ensure accurate HR reporting and payroll closureParticipate in developing HR objectives, metrics, queries, and standard reports

HR Advisory and Employee Relations

Provide dedicated HR advisory service on absence, health, and employee relations mattersSupport line managers in the employee lifecycle (hiring, performance, compensation, learning)Handle administrative tasks for onboarding, orientation, and exit interviews

Benefits and Compensation Administration

Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and employee performance programsProvide advice and follow-up on company policies and proceduresManaged the post payroll requirements – taxes, government statutory benefits payment and other(s)

QualificationsBachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related fieldHighly proficient in Excel (Pivot, Vlook, etc.)Minimum 5 years - up of experience in HR Operation (HR Generalist) role and Philippines payroll experienceFamiliarity with and understanding of HR information systems, preferably WorkdayKnowledge of local HR processes and related legislation (labor law), Social Security and taxation related legislation and changesKnowledge in HR AdministrationProject work experienceVendor managementAbility to establish and sustain relationships with all organizational levels in the country including third parties and local AuthoritiesProblem solving mindset - Identification of process improvement areasAble to create clear and accurate communication at a certain level in English (verbal & written)

Additional Information

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion.