Katherine Joy P. Trias
Human Resources Manager
Tagaytay City
Summary
Human resources professional with Twenty Three Years extensive background in developing and executing HR strategies that align with business objectives. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results through effective talent management and employee development. Reliable and adaptable, possessing key skills in organizational development and performance management, ensuring productive and cohesive workforce and help recruit and retain talented staff to make companies one of the best places to work.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Antonio’s Group of Restaurants
06.2023 - Current
- Manages the HR Department by leading and managing the day-to-day transactional activities of the HR Team to ensure efficient and effective delivery of HR services in the areas of:
- A. Manpower Planning – building manpower capabilities, maximizing in-house talents for next level positions, increasing, reducing and right-sizing manpower, determining labor costs, cost control measures and providing options for Management to ensure operational efficiency based on HR data to support decisions
- B. Recruitment & Placement – ensuring that all job requirements of the company and affiliate companies are placed in a timely manner, hiring right-fit candidates and maintaining talent pool for strategic hire;
- C. New Hires on-boarding - implementing on-boarding program for new hires to ensure high performance and retention of new hires
- D. Learning & Development – Reviews, assesses training needs and implements effective and cost efficient on-site and off-site Learning and Development programs across all departments; trains and coaches team leaders for leadership development to maintain high level team performance and productivity
- E. Performance Management – Manages and enforces regular performance review of all regular and non-regular employees as basis for employee movements; resolving individual and work groups performance issues through coaching and mentoring programs, collaborating with team leaders, initiating learning and development programs to bridge performance gaps and monitor improvements for consistently high performance
- F. Keeps current the performance appraisal system by regularly updating performance metrics or score cards and job descriptions in coordination with Department Managers for objective evaluation that drives high performance
- G. Employee Relations – Reviews, updates, develops and creates company policies, regulations, guidelines and ensuring every policy is communicated to all employees, through orientation and dissemination of print materials for awareness and strict adherence across the organization
- H. Builds strong and positive corporate culture by implementing various preventive labor initiatives, resolving labor disputes and leveraging on fair labor practices to maintain good organizational climate;
- I. Compensation & Benefits – computes executive payroll and ensure accurate uploading of payroll and statutory contributions
- J. Maintains pay plan and benefits program by developing, updating, reviewing and implementing pay structure
- K. Determines and recommends benefits plan, other variable benefits, incentives plan and rewards and recognition programs for equitable, and attractive compensation package for employee retention, engagement and talent attraction
- L. Develops and implements Compensation Policy across all levels from recruitment to employee separation based on Fair Labor practices for labor dispute prevention
- M. Strategic HR – reviews regularly existing HR programs, practices and keeps current with the latest HR practices, trends, technologies for implementation and continuous improvements
- N. Attends Management meetings for updates, coordination, resolving conflicts and execution of various HR programs and services across departments
- 1. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
- A. Leads, coaches, mentors, trains and appraises employee performance on a regular basis to ensure consistently high performance and conducts regular staff meetings for communication and delegation of work scope and responsibilities to ensure proper and efficient delivery of HR services
- B. Works closely with Executive VP to promote productivity and employee engagement in the workplace
Human Resources and Administration Manager
Toyota Bacoor Cavite, Inc
11.2015 - 05.2023
- Played a vital role in the pre-opening phase of Toyota Bacoor, overseeing manpower planning and recruitment to successfully fill around 500 positions and ensure operational readiness.
- Originates and leads Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented; high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, and standards; goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce
- Responsible for the development of processes and metrics that support the achievement of the organization's business goals
- Coordinates the implementation of people-related services, policies, and programs through
- Reports to the President; and assists and advises company managers about Human Resources issues
- Oversees the implementation of Human Resources programs.
- Identifies opportunities for improvement and resolves problems
- Oversees and manages the work of reporting Human Resources staff
- Develops and monitors an annual budget that includes Human Resources services, employee recognition, sports teams and community events support, company philanthropic giving, and benefits administration
- Conducts a continuing study of all Human Resources policies, programs, and practices to keep management informed of new developments
- Develops and administers programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company
- Participates in executive, management, and company staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
Human Resources Head/Operations Manager
Summit Ridge Hotel, Robinsons Land Corporation
05.2009 - 11.2015
- Became a key member of the pre-opening team for Summit Ridge Hotel and successfully led recruitment and staffing initiatives, achieving full workforce deployment of approximately 70-100 prior to operations launch.
- Coaches and trains managers in their communication, feedback, recognition, and interaction responsibilities with the employees who report to them
- Conducts investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth
- Monitors and advises managers and supervisors in the progressive discipline system of the company
- Monitors the implementation of a performance improvement process with non-performing employees
- Reviews, guides, and approves management recommendations for employment terminations
- Leads the implementation of company safety and health programs.
- Leads competitive market research to establish pay practices and pay bands that help to recruit and retain superior staff
- Monitors all pay practices and systems for effectiveness and cost containment
- Monitors best practices in compensation and benefits through research and up-to-date information
- Spearhead payroll of employee both for executive and rank & file
- Spearhead computation and pay out of commissions and incentive schemes of entitled employee benefits.
- With the assistance of the Management Team, obtains cost effective, employee serving benefits; monitors national benefits environment for options and cost savings
- Leads the development of benefit orientations and other benefits training for employees and their families
- Recommends changes in benefits offered, especially new benefits aimed at employee satisfaction and retention
- Oversee compliance of government mandated benefits
- Compensation and benefits administration and processing including payroll workers compensation, leaves and performance assessment.
- Designs, directs and manages a company-wide process of organization development that addresses issues such as succession planning, superior workforce development, key employee retention, organization design, and change management
- Manages employee communication and feedback through such avenues as company meetings, suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys
- Identifies and monitors the organization's culture so that it supports the attainment of the company's goals and promotes employee satisfaction
- Participates in a process of organization development that plans, communicates, and integrates the results of strategic planning throughout the organization
- Manages the company-wide committees including the wellness, training, environmental health and safety, activity, and culture and communications committees
- Keeps the Management informed of significant problems that jeopardize the achievement of company goals, and those that are not being addressed adequately at the line.
- Designs, develops and maintain the recruitment process in the organization (including its description, recruitment measurement definitions, regular measurement reporting)
- Designs the selection matrix for choosing the optimum recruitment channel and recruitment source
- Explores the market best practices in the recruitment and staffing and implement appropriate best practices in the organization
- Builds a quality relationship with the internal customers and external recruitment agencies.
- Establish communication channels to interact with customers in order to obtain their feedback
HR/Admin Supervisor
Mitsuba Philippines Corporation
05.2003 - 01.2009
- Responsible for manpower planning and staffing of the hotel
- Advise and assist department heads on the interpretation of HR Policies and programs
- Ensures that human resources files and records are maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Oversee the maintenance of accurate employee records and provide metrics on hires, transfers, performance appraisals
- Ensures that decision to terminate or regularize is obtained before the sixth month period
- Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies and procedures, working conditions, job duties, and employee benefits
- Completes monthly and year-end reports regarding terminations, transfers and new hires
- Compensation and benefits administration and record keeping
- Analyze training needs to design employee development and programs
- Prepare monthly HR report/employee movement, termination, and transfer
- Perform new hire onboarding and coordinate with concerned departments
- Handle sensitive data with a strong sense of privacy and confidentiality
- Provide on-site coordination of materials, rooms, equipment and food in support of training, meetings
- Preparation and summarize performance evaluation of employees for incentive purposes
- Establish standards and procedures
- Assists the Hotel/ General Manager on daily schedule maintenance and setting appointments
- Perform other related duties as required.
Human Resources Head
05.2003 - 01.2009
- Responsible for the manpower planning & staffing of the company
- Ensures that there is a steady supply of high qualified manpower needed in the effective operation of the company
- Conducts screening of all applicants from the rank & file, supervisory level positions through one on one comprehensive and intensive interviews
- Conducts and attends various Human Resources activities and related events such as job fairs, networking with other prospective organizations and other related events
- Ensures that decision to terminate or regularize is obtained before the sixth month period
- Monitor of departmental objective required by TS, prepare monthly report
- Prepare Associate's Profile including results of written examinations for promotion/regularization
- Process all recommendation or promotion, termination, renewal & transfer of all personnel & solicits approval from those concerned regarding this matter
- Conduct Inventory Audit & revision of Test Materials
- Conduct Fixed Asset Inventory
- Provide prompt assistance in the conduct of training & other developmental activities
- Conduct Training Needs Analysis to serve as basis for training activities
- Identify current and prospective staffing requirements, prepare post notices and advertisement in order to attend to the requirements
- Recruit graduates of colleges, universities and other educational institutions, collect and screen their application towards job requirements
- Review candidates and contact potential applicants to arrange interviews and arrange deployment and placement of personnel
- Conduct preliminary screening interviews and endorse short listed applicants for succeeding interviews
- Administer and interpret Psychological Exams to evaluate candidates
- Responsible in conducting company orientation program for new hires
- Maintain 201 files of all employees and confidential files used by the management
- Provide prompt assistance in the conduct of training & other developmental activities
- Conduct Training Needs Analysis to serve as basis for training activities
- Perform other duties that maybe required from time to time by immediate superior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Adventist University of The Philippines
Silang, Cavite 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Amadeo Western Cavite Institute
Amadeo, Cavite01-1999
Amadeo Elementary School
Amadeo, Cavite01-1995
Skills
- I have passion for communication Enjoys meeting and interacting with people
- Gregarious and adaptable Able to comply and adjust to any given situation
- An efficient and cooperative team player, determined and result
I am highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle confidential information with discretion
Accomplishments
- Provides necessary education and materials to managers and employees including workshops, manuals, employee handbooks, and standardized reports
- Leads the implementation of the performance management system that includes performance development plans (PDPs) and employee development programs
- Establishes an in-house employee training system that addresses company training needs including training needs assessment, new employee onboarding or orientation, management development, production cross-training, the measurement of training
- Assists managers with the selection and contracting of external training programs and consultants
- Assists with the development of and monitors the spending of the corporate HR budget
- Formulates and recommends Human Resources policies and objectives for the company on any topic associated with employee relations and employee rights
- Partners with management to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, programs
- Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation
- Conducts periodic surveys to measure employee satisfaction and employee engagement.
Interests
Group Dynamics, Organizational Development and Organizing Events
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Antonio’s Group of Restaurants
06.2023 - Current
Human Resources and Administration Manager
Toyota Bacoor Cavite, Inc
11.2015 - 05.2023
Human Resources Head/Operations Manager
Summit Ridge Hotel, Robinsons Land Corporation
05.2009 - 11.2015
HR/Admin Supervisor
Mitsuba Philippines Corporation
05.2003 - 01.2009
Human Resources Head
05.2003 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Adventist University of The Philippines
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Amadeo Western Cavite Institute
Amadeo Elementary School
Proficient in English Language
Can understand and express the English Language