Samuel Matthew Santos
Paranaque City
Summary
Experienced Human Resources Practitioner with a Masters in Business Administration degree. Brings wealth of knowledge and expertise from working in local and multinational organizations. Skilled in managing all aspects of HR operations, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and training and development. Proven track record of implementing strategic initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive employee engagement. Results-oriented professional dedicated to creating a positive work environment and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President – HR and Admin
E&L FASTER FOOD INC.
04.2023 - Current
- Senior Leadership Team member responsible for the overall strategic objectives for Human Resources, Safety, and Administration
- Collaborates with executive leadership to define the organization’s long-term mission and goals and identifies ways to support this mission through talent management
- Works with division leads to define key performance indicators (KPIs) across functions and embed the use of KPIs in corporate culture to align with the organization’s strategies and goals
- Leads HR digital transformation roadmap and conducts analysis of organizational trends including review of people analytics (HRIS reports and metrics)
- Continuously improves employee experience by implementing HR best practices in areas such as talent acquisition, total rewards; performance and talent management; employee engagement; policies and disciplinary matters; and training and development
- Is accountable for the organization’s staffing budget as well as the budget for the HR department to align with the strategic direction and operational priorities of the company
- Enforces and evaluates legally compliant HR policies and procedures and assumes responsibility for labor relations
- Identifies staffing and recruiting needs, develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management, and supports sales targets through strategic manpower planning
- Provides leadership in the strategic direction of areas such as Admin general services and procurement, facilities management and Occupational Health and Safety
- Identifies opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, or other improvements
Country HR Director
FRONERI PHILIPPINES
04.2018 - 12.2023
- Key member of the Country Senior Leadership Team (MANCOM)
- Responsible for guiding and directing the provisions of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the entire company
- Plans and implements the strategic direction of all HR disciplines including talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, change management and training programs for the company
- Accountable for the overall Safety, Health & Environment programs of the business
- Acts as a Strategic Partner for business and drives People & Safety agenda for the Pulilan Factory and Pasig Distribution Center
- Responsible for the development and management of annual HR & Safety Overheads/operating budget
- Responsible for the overall company Health, Safety & Security programs of the business
- Member of the Local Leadership Crisis Management Team committee
- Responsible for workforce planning & forecasting relative to business plans
- Responsible for ensuring industrial peace in the factory by maintaining collaborative working relations with the employee’s union
- Serves as Project Coordinator for the Company’s Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives
Country HR Head
FLUOR PHILIPPINES
03.2011 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Fluor Corporation is one of the world’s leading publicly traded engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, and project management companies
- Key member of the Office Management Team South East Asia Talent Development Team
- Responsible for the direction and implementation of human resource programs for the Philippines operations (Manila and Cebu)
- Develops organization strategies by identifying human resources issues and establish objectives in line with office business strategy
- Implements human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, compensation & benefits training and development, HRIS (Kenexa & SAP) and records management, succession planning, and employee relations
- Supports management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzing information and applications
- Guides management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization values
- Compliance with statutory requirements by studying existing and new labor regulations and ensuring adherence to requirements
- Co-authored the HR Manual for the AG&P Fluor joint venture as part of the Business Readiness Team (BRT)
- Fluor Corporation is one of the world’s leading publicly traded engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, and project management companies
Recruitment Executive
TECHNILINK (S) Pte. Ltd.
07.2008 - 03.2011
- Company Overview: Technilink provides a broad spectrum of workforce management and recruitment solutions to companies whose core activities are mainly in the Oil and Gas industries
- Independently manage the recruitment for suitable candidates in accordance to the related job description for the role
- Explores new business opportunities to further support the expansion of the operations
- Ensures timely delivery of client’s manpower requirements
- Schedule candidate interviews for clients
- Conducts employment offer and salary negotiations
- Arrange logistical requirements for candidate onboarding
- Initiates the development of new business opportunities with potential corporate clients in various industries
- Team member commissioned for the development and maintenance of Interactive Recruitment Information System (IRIS)
- Advertise vacancies using different mediums (website, newspapers, recruitment portals)
- Prepare weekly Management reports
- Technilink provides a broad spectrum of workforce management and recruitment solutions to companies whose core activities are mainly in the Oil and Gas industries
Human Resource Specialist
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK PHILIPPINES
10.2001 - 05.2008
- Prepare manpower reports for Management and Board of Directors
- Develop and maintain the i-Human Resource System and LTP Careers Website (in-house developed system)
- Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of employee records (online records / 201 folders)
- Maintain and update the HR Department Handbooks (Employee Handbook, Policies)
- Prepares Human Resources Department annual budget for presentation and approval by the company’s Budget Committee
- Prepares recruitment plan, targets, and key result areas
- Prepares annual budget for Recruitment Division and presents to the company’s Budget Committee for approval
- Implements the Company's selection and recruitment system to enable the company to hire and retain highly qualified personnel
- Performs Recruitment functions as interviewing, testing, selection and placement of internal and external applicants for the company’s manpower requirements such as Managers, Engineers, Aircraft Mechanics, and Planners
- Prepares applicant's psychological profiles, interview assessment & recommendations
- Conducts job offers
- Prepares job vacancy announcements/advertisements and internal communications
- Conducts Exit Interview for resigning employees (rank, supervisory, managerial)
- Monitor and release Performance Appraisal rating for Probationary employees
- Handled Company Benefits/Statutory Benefits for employees
- Handled Industrial injuries and Worker’s Compensation
HR Assistant (Recruitment)
MANILA INTEGRATED AIRPORT SERVICES CORPORATION (MIASCOR) GROUNDHANDLING
03.2000 - 09.2001
- Responsible for applicant sourcing
- New hires pre-employment requirements
- Conducts new hires orientation
- Responsible in maintaining the quality documents in accordance to ISO 9002 Certification
Education
Master’s - Business Administration
ATENEO GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
07.2007
AB - Human Resource Management
COLLEGE OF ST. BENILDE
01.1999
Skills
- Kenexa Brassring
- SAP
- JD Edwards
Accomplishments
- Responsible for Fluor’s manpower initiatives growing the business from 1,500 (Alabang office) to 3,500 combined Alabang and Cebu offices
- Established the Fluor Cebu core office Leadership team in 2011
- Established the cost competitive Fluor Local Hire Expat package with the objective of hiring highly technical roles (i.e. Project Director, Engineering Director) to lead key roles within the business and conduct transfer-of-knowledge (ToF) workshops to Fluor Engineers
- Led the local implementation of the Fluor Philippines Kenexa Brassring Recruiter system for the Philippine office
- Developed and institutionalized the Froneri Philippines Ice Cream Training academy (onboarding, core, management, and technical programs) based on the company’s strategic objectives
- Implemented training programs such as New Employee Orientation (NEO), Resiliency training, Code of Conduct, Performance Appraisals, Emerging Leaders Program, Data Privacy
- Developed and implemented the Competency Framework process which includes the Training Needs Assessment and Job description evaluations
- Established the Mentorship program of the business with the objective of developing high potential employees through a mentor-mentee program
- Spearheaded the Job Design Analysis and Organization Design
- Developed job descriptions and fit-for-purpose organizational structure
- Developed Employee Engagement Action Plans and Monitoring System
- Initiated the compensation and benefits review for Froneri Philippines to understand benchmark versus market
Personal Information
- Citizenship: Filipino
- Date of Birth: 05/01/78
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Catholic
Timeline
Vice President – HR and Admin
E&L FASTER FOOD INC.
04.2023 - Current
Country HR Director
FRONERI PHILIPPINES
04.2018 - 12.2023
Country HR Head
FLUOR PHILIPPINES
03.2011 - 03.2018
Recruitment Executive
TECHNILINK (S) Pte. Ltd.
07.2008 - 03.2011
Human Resource Specialist
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK PHILIPPINES
10.2001 - 05.2008
HR Assistant (Recruitment)
MANILA INTEGRATED AIRPORT SERVICES CORPORATION (MIASCOR) GROUNDHANDLING
03.2000 - 09.2001
Master’s - Business Administration
ATENEO GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
AB - Human Resource Management
COLLEGE OF ST. BENILDE
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