HR Associate (Employee Engagement)

Company Description:

Volenday Group has a proud heritage of being a boutique go to provider for Technical Staffing for 15 years. Supporting clients across North America, Europe and SouthEast Asia. Born out of our Staffing business, Volenday group focuses on providing capabilities that best assist in delivering client goals. A Full Stack Software Development Studio, Technology enabled Business process optimization business, and high end executive support.

Role outline: (About the Role)

This role is integral to fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing the overall employee experience. The HR Associate partners directly with top-level management to develop and execute strategic engagement and training initiatives that support a dynamic, agile workforce. You will have the autonomy to identify and lead projects that shape the Company’s culture and enhance the overall employee experience.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Employee Engagement:

Program Development & Management: Designing, preparing, planning and execution of employee engagement programs, events and activities (e.g., RTO activities, Year End Party, Team Building, Recognition Programs, etc.)
Feedback & Analysis: Support the administration of employee engagement surveys, analyze results and help develop action plans to address feedback and improve the employee experience through post-event evaluations.
Culture & Morale: Champion company culture and values, serving as a point of contact for employees and helping to resolve issues that may impact morale.

Internal Communication:

Content Creation: Draft, edit, and distribute compelling internal communications, including company-wide announcements, newsletters, policy updates, and reports.
Channel Management: Manage various internal communication channels
Reporting: Create and maintain reports on communication effectiveness and employee engagement metrics.
Brand Voice: Ensure all internal communications align with the company's branding and values.

Training and Development:

Organize and/or coordinate soft-skills training workshops, seminars, or online courses
Stay up-to-date with HR trends and best practices, particularly in employee engagement and internal communications.

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:

Should the workload of the HR team ramp up, you may be tapped to assist with the following broader HR functions:

Onboarding

Assist in the onboarding process to ensure new hires are smoothly integrated into the organization including but not limited to background check and Pre-employment Medical Exams coordination

Performance, Training, & Compensation

Performance Management: Assist with performance management systems by helping conduct performance reviews, set goals, and identify training needs.
Training and Development: Coordinate training initiatives to enhance employee skills, including organizing soft-skills workshops, seminars, or coaching programs.
Compensation & Benefits: Assist with government forms (e.g., SSS, Philhealth, HDMF, BIR) and ensure compliance with medical examination and background check requirements.

General HR Support

Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed.
Collaborate with other HR team members on various projects.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration or any related field.
1 to 2 years proven experience in an HR role with a focus on employee engagement and internal communications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Creative and strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail.
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
High level of confidentiality and discretion.
With experience using tools such as Canva, Photoshop or other similar design software.
Amenable to work in a hybrid setup (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH), Monday to Friday, 10AM to 7PM
Residing within Metro Manila, preferably Makati City.