Compensation and benefits professional with 13+ years of experience, including 6 years in employee relations. Lead compensation and benefits, employee relations, and top-talent management to improve retention, reward frameworks, and workforce engagement. Manage payroll statutory compliance and benefits administration for large employee groups with high accuracy and control.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Head, Top Talent Management
Asian Transport and Tourism Institute Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Managed payroll and benefits for top talent, ensuring alignment with group standards and enhancing employee satisfaction.
Established compensation and benefits routines enhancing employee retention and supporting organisational growth.
Designed standard benefits packages for top talent in various roles.
Conducted regular salary and benefits reviews across the group.
Recommended salary rank and benefits adjustments based on thorough reviews, contributing to equitable compensation practices.
Led payroll system implementation with processes and procedures across group companies.
Conducted thorough payroll audits for accuracy for 600 employees across the group.
Communicated regularly with president directors and interacted with president directors and department heads.
HR Officer
Philippine National Bank
03.2020 - 09.2022
Oversaw employment and consultancy delivery under management contracts, ensuring compliance and alignment with organisational goals.
Participated in HR discussions to address departmental needs and concerns., representing department interests and contributing to strategic HR initiatives.
Reviewed and updated succession planning for managed workforce, facilitating talent continuity and strategic workforce planning.
Reviewed promotion, transfer, and action recommendations for officer decisions.
Prepared employment and consultancy agreements for approved change proposals.
Updated and reported on officers under management contract extensions.
Issued contract-expiration notices to head office before each deadline.
Prepared board and corporate governance presentation materials for committee review.
Provided technical support for reports and recommendations to governance committees.
Department Head, Employee Relations & Compensation and Benefits
PNB Savings Bank
06.2014 - 02.2020
Managed semi-weekly payroll for staff officers, management contracts, and consultants.
Processed timely government remittances for HDMF, SSS loans, and PhilHealth contributions.
Handled group life HMO enrolment and car plan administration.
Processed government benefits claims, including maternity, sickness, and other support.
Prepared annual budgets for HMO, life insurance, uniforms, and engagement activities to align with organisational goals.
Managed promotion merit evaluations and facilitated annual performance appraisal cycles to support employee development.
Coordinated monitoring of appraisal submissions and development reports for staff.
Conducted new-hire orientation for compensation and benefits programme understanding.
Led engagement programmes including anniversary celebrations, Christmas parties, wellness activities, CSR.
Conducted exit interviews and prepared turnover reports for management.
Computed final and retirement pay for separated employees accurately.
Monitored HR-related accounts receivables and payables to support reporting.
Implemented daily bank employee discipline policies and ensured compliance through regular checks.
Prepared and sent communications covering HR activities and policy advisories.
Unit Head, Compensation and Benefits
CTBC Bank (formerly Chinatrust (Philippines) Commercial Bank Corporation
10.2010 - 09.2013
Managed compensation and benefits projects, including annual physical exams and vaccination.
Supported development and implementation of compensation and benefits policies, aligning strategies with organisational goals.
Oversaw payroll and bonus distribution for 600 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for all staff levels.
Validated payroll transactions and supervised data entry for time attendance and leaves.
Collaborated with external vendors to ensure on-time payroll distribution, maintaining strong relationships and service quality.
Issued promotion memos and managed merit and structural increases.
Reviewed final pay computations for separated employees.
Implemented statutory benefits and maintained compliance with legal requirements.
Monitored submission of maternity and sickness claims to SSS.
Approved various employee loan applications.
Prepared and monitored financial reports, resolving discrepancies.
Submitted government remittances on time.
Maintained employee database and prepared monthly manpower reports.
Prepared BSP reports for new hires, promotions, and separations.
Monitored employee tardiness and coordinated disciplinary actions.
Obtained necessary government clearances for securing business permits.
Conducted orientation for new hires.
Supervised compensation and benefits team and monitored performance.
Acted as teller for payroll accounts from senior manager to staff level.
Prepared annual budget reports for HMO life insurance uniforms and company t-shirts.
Data Management Specialist
e-PLDT Ventus, Libertad Site
01.2008 - 09.2010
Prepared and validated monthly headcount and attrition reports to inform workforce planning and management decisions.
Processed daily personnel movements for regularisations, promotions, upgrades, and transfers to ensure compliance with HR policies.
Reviewed salary grades for promotions and upgrades to ensure alignment with policy requirements.
Entered and encoded salaries and allowances into the payroll database, HRPro.
Ensured smooth transitions for employees moving between sites.
Provided updated medical information for agents due for regularisation.
Followed up on pending medical requirements for agents awaiting updates.
Maintained and checked employee files, 202 and 201 records.
Addressed queries from separated employees regarding final pay status.
Safeguarded performance appraisals for documentation and audit trails.
Prepared and issued certificates of employment and regularisation letters.
Compensation and Benefits Assistant
Robinsons Savings Bank
11.2004 - 12.2007
Processed payroll for 350 employees, including senior officers, contractual, and consultants.
Encoded payroll and benefits adjustments into approved payroll systems.
Reconciled and remitted SSS, HDMF, and PhilHealth contributions and loan payments to maintain accurate employee records.
Managed financial assistance and employee loans, ensuring compliance with SSS, Pag-IBIG, and car loan regulations.
Computed sick leave conversions and monitored SSS notifications for maternity and sickness.
Encoded and monitored employee leave balances for accurate monthly reporting.
Handled clearance requests for employees leaving the company efficiently. and final pay for separated employees.
Handled HMO and group life insurance renewals, facilitating enrolments and deletions for seamless employee coverage.
Acted as government liaison officer for inter-agency employee matters.
Monitored distribution of uniforms, HMO cards, and ATM cards to staff.
Assisted compensation and benefits policy updates through regular document preparation.
Training Assistant
Robinsons Savings Bank
07.2004 - 10.2004
Assisted in developing and updating compensation and benefits policies.
Liaised with government agencies to ensure compliance and effective communication regarding employee benefits and regulations.
Managed financial assistance and various employee loans (SSS, Pag-ibig, car loans).
Processed payroll for 350 employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for senior officers, contractual staff, and consultants.
Reconciled and remitted government contributions and loans (SSS, HDMF, Philhealth, taxes).
Computed sick leave conversions and monitored SSS maternity and sickness notifications.
Encoded and monitored employee leave balances.
Processed clearances and final pay for separated employees.
Managed HMO and group life insurance renewals, enrolments, and deletions to maintain comprehensive employee coverage.
Monitored distribution of uniforms, HMO cards, and ATM cards.