Maria Cecilia De Ocampo
Taguig
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience in technical recruitment and policy development. Proven track record in enhancing employee engagement and ensuring labor law compliance. Adept at managing payroll administration while fostering strong employee relations, driving organizational success through strategic initiatives and innovative solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. HR Officer
Phitopolis International Corp.
Taguig
03.2024 - Current
- Lead and improved technical recruitment initiatives for a global fintech company, including hard to fill niche technical roles, graduate programs, technical internships, and office support roles.
- Developed, implemented, and maintained company policies and procedures to ensure compliance, consistency, and operational efficiency.
- Managed employee payroll, compensation, and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with labor regulations.
- Fostered continuous employee growth through structured training programs, up skilling initiatives, and professional development opportunities
- Handled employee relations matters at a senior professional level, including conflict resolution, performance management, and policy enforcement
Head of HR and Admin
Control Union Philippines Inc.
Taguig
06.2020 - 03.2024
- Lead end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition for support and technical roles, ensuring alignment with global competency standards of an international certification body.
- Design, implement, and oversee employee engagement and retention programs to drive workforce satisfaction, performance, and long-term retention.
- Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, grievance handling, and compliance with labor laws and company policies.
- Oversee payroll administration and compensation and benefits management, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely processing.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks, including the Health and Safety Manual in line with local and international standards.
- Lead internal legal and compliance audits, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements, organizational policies, and certification body regulations.
- Collaborate closely with APAC HR teams on global HR initiatives, participating in monthly regional meetings and delivering structured reports to senior leadership.
- Lead and pioneer the establishment of HR Shared Services supporting the Australia (AUS) counterpart, driving operational efficiency, standardization, and service excellence.
- Managed day to day admin operations
HR Executive Officer
Quess Philippines Corp.
Makati
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed end-to-end employee lifecycle for client-assigned employees, including employee relations, engagement and retention, performance management, compensation administration, onboarding, and off boarding, ensuring alignment with client requirements and organizational policies.
- Served as the official client Point of Contact (POC) for all matters related to deployed employees, proactively addressing concerns, resolving issues, and ensuring consistent service delivery and client satisfaction
- Developed strategic plans to improve service delivery and client satisfaction.
HR Assistant - Payroll
Quess Philippines Corp.
Makati
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Processed end-to-end payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with labor laws and statutory requirements.
- Managed timekeeping and attendance administration, validating records to support accurate payroll computation.
- Administered government-mandated benefits and statutory contributions, ensuring correct enrollment, reporting, and remittance.
- Maintained and updated HR System records, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with internal controls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Rizal Technological University
Mandaluyong 05.2010 - 02.2015
Skills
- Technical recruitment
- Policy development
- Payroll administration
- Employee relations
- HR metrics analysis
- Performance management
- Labor law compliance
- Employee engagement
Certification
- Certified Recruitment and Selection Professional
- Supervisory Leadership: Crucial Skills Training for Supervisors and Managers
- Workplace Mental Health Training – DOLE-OSHC
- Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) Training – Certified SO1
- People Handling Skills Training
- Performance Management and Training Needs Analysis
Languages
Filipino
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Sr. HR Officer
Phitopolis International Corp.
03.2024 - Current
Head of HR and Admin
Control Union Philippines Inc.
06.2020 - 03.2024
HR Executive Officer
Quess Philippines Corp.
05.2018 - 01.2020
HR Assistant - Payroll
Quess Philippines Corp.
11.2015 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Rizal Technological University
05.2010 - 02.2015