 Manages HR & Administration Operations of North, Central, and South Davao Plantations with a team of HR & Admin Managers and staffs.  Provide value-adding inputs to Top Management on the whole HR facets to support business objectives.  Implements Strategic HR Department’s programs including administrative and HR related functions such as compben administration, labor relations, recruitment, training and business partnering with bother department heads. Managed and lead Collective Bargaining negotiations with Union employees and ensure management’s compliance to CBA provisions and labor laws.  Oversees handling of administrative cases in accordance to company policies, statutes and labor code.  Bridge management, employee and service provider relations by addressing demands, grievances and other issues. Support business needs and ensure the proper implementation of Company strategy and objectives. Nurture an uplifting culture and positive working environment throughout the organization. Ensure legal compliance throughout the human resource management lifecycle.  Manage performance management, employee engagement programs, employee development and other HR initiated programs. Ensure Plantation’s compliance with Company HSE and quality procedures.  Implement and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.

 Manages HR & administration department of Makati and Palawan operations.  Develop and implement HR&A strategies systems, organizational development programs, procedures and initiatives aligned with the Company’s business strategy and culture. Bridge management, employee and service provider relations by addressing demands, grievances and other issues. Support business needs and ensure the proper implementation of Company strategy and objectives, including third-party certifications (i.e. SMETA, Eco-cert, GMP, ISO, etc.). Support current and future business needs through the recruitment, development, engagement, motivation, evaluation and retention of human capital. Nurture an uplifting culture and positive working environment throughout the organization. Implement and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance. Develop and maintain compensation plan and benefits program. Assess cross-departmental training needs to implement and monitor training programs. Provide management reports and decision support through HR metrics. Ensure legal compliance throughout the human resource management lifecycle.  Manage the performance, development and mentorship of HR&A team. Ensure HR&A team compliance with Company HSE and quality procedures.

 Acted as member of the Plant Management Committee in managing the total Plant Operations (Manufacturing, Sales and Business side) covering the operations from Pagadian/Mis. Occidental area to Surigao and whole Bukidnon area.  Led organization’s HR related programs for 200 regular employees and more or less 200 contractual employees.  Planned and implemented various HR strategies including but not limited to culture management, compensation/benefits administration and recruitment, manpower planning and customer service enhancement programs.  Assessed, diagnosed, planned and managed changes in the organization by facilitating implementation processes and providing communication support.  Evaluated, planned, designed and implemented training programs.  Prepared and managed annual operating program/budget related to manpower, employee programs and people program keeping expenses to below total budget.  Facilitated and organized company events and led organizing team from planning, logistical support, and implementation. Managed bargainable or CBA covered employees and ensure management’s compliance to CBA provisions and labor laws.  Reduced attrition rate from more than 20% to 11-15% within first 12 months.

 Managed organization’s HR related needs including employee relations, succession planning, organization development, compensation and benefits administration, and performance appraisals. Conducted salary analysis of employees due for promotion, movement & transfers to ensure no salary distortion within the organization.  Coordinated with department heads in developing and implementing local motivational programs through team and individual awards and recognition.  Implemented recruitment programs and maintained organization’s talent bank including screening, interview, evaluation and endorsing of applicants to different functions. Assessed, diagnosed, planned and managed changes in the organization by facilitating implementation processes and providing communication support.  Assisted in design and implementation of training programs based on data gathered from training needs analysis.  Partnered with Area Sales Management Team in improving system processes and manpower planning of the Mindanano Sales Organization.  Provided HR and administrative related programs and organization of employee events including but not limited to employees outing, Christmas party, CSR activities, among others.

 Managed labor relations of the Mindanao Supply Center (Davao Brewery) and Mindanao Sales Operations units of SMB by analyzing and identifying causes of labor issues and decide or influence resolution to ensure industrial harmony.  Handled resolution of administrative cases and grievances of SMB Mindanao employees at different level by providing guidance and inputs to managers, supervisors, and HR account-in-charge handling administrative investigations.  Participated in a national Task-Force that set up a comprehensive Crisis Management System and drafted the Crisis Management Manual for the five breweries of SMB in the Philippines.  Planned, developed, and implemented programs for various employee groups focusing on organized/unionized groups to ensure harmonious relationships between management and employees.  Managed benefits, compensation, and organizational requirements of manufacturing & services departments and sales organizational units throughout Mindanao. Facilitated Employee-Management Council of the Plant and supervised implementation of programs planned and approved by top management.  Facilitated and assisted in four CBA negotiations by providing critical labor related inputs and strategies for the speedy resolution of the negotiations as well as logistical requirements.  Facilitated discussions and developed learning session modules related to CBA, administrative investigations and labor relations strategies for other HR personnel and supervisors.  Managed the Supervisors’ Forum by facilitating, coordinating and initiating programs for personal development and labor relations skills of supervisors.  Trained and coached HR personnel and newly appointed supervisors in people skills and administrative investigation & grievances handling.  Organized and facilitated conduct of people motivational programs.

 Marketed pedia and adult vaccines to hospitals, doctors and government health centers. Facilitated the conduct of learning sessions to medical practitioners on effective administration of active and passive vaccines.  Generated monthly reports on actual sales and sales forecasts to head office.