Aepril J.
Senior Human Resources Manager
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Aj E. is a seasoned HR professional with over 20 years of experience spanning multiple sectors including IT, BPO, Shared Services, and the Fintech industry, with geographical expertise covering the US, UK, EMEA, and locally in the Philippines. As a Sr. Generalist at RepRisk Philippines Inc., he managed the recruitment process and handled various facets of HR operations, enhancing the organization's practices. His previous role as HR Manager at De Castro Consulting and Law focused on aligning HR strategies with business goals, supporting employee development, and ensuring compliance. At Holiday Factory Tour Operator LLC, Aj oversaw large-scale operations, scaling the team from two to over 450 employees, demonstrating his ability to lead and manage substantial workforce expansions. Adept in using Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, and HRIS systems, Aj continuously champions effective HR strategy implementation and operational efficiency. He continually improves HR processes by leveraging tools like MS Office Suite and Atlassian JIRA, committing to fostering inclusive and productive workplaces. His technical proficiency extends beyond HR to project management and business analytics.
Experience
Sr. Generalist
RepRisk Philippines Inc. · 2026 — 2026Oversee the recruitment and selection processes, manage compensation and benefits, and conduct payroll reviews. Address employee relations and grievances, while supporting performance management and succession planning. Focus on organizational and employee development, and promote employee engagement and retention initiatives. Ensure compliance with government standards and facilitate continuous improvement through policy development.HR Manager | HR Head
De Castro Consulting and Law · 2024 — 2026Develop HR strategies aligned with business objectives and manage employee relations by addressing grievances and other concerns. Oversee recruitment and selection, while enhancing business needs through employee development and motivation. Maintain the performance appraisal system and compensation programs, and assess training needs to implement effective programs.HR Professional | People and Business Consultant
Freelance Consultancy · 2015 — 2024Facilitate business setups for international clients in Cebu, managing contractor and vendor relations from initial fit-out to operational status. Oversee government document processing and create company handbooks, policies, and procedures. Conduct end-to-end recruitment and manage compensation and benefits, payroll, and performance management processes.Admin and HR Executive | Consultant
Archax LLC · 2021 — 2022Administer procurement and recruitment functions, including talent acquisition and sourcing strategies. Manage HR operations such as compensation, performance management, and employee engagement while implementing organizational and talent development initiatives.Director of Human Resources | Country Site Leader
Holiday Factory Tour Operator LLC · 2019 — 2020Establish business operations in Cebu, ensuring compliance with government documentation. Implement people strategies to align with travel operations, managing recruitment, on-boarding, and employee relations. Oversee country site strategic and budget planning, and act as financial custodian for multiple locations.Sr. HR Business Partner
RealPage Inc. · 2017 — 2019Lead the growth of the business, managing various HR functions including compensation, employee relations, and training initiatives. Serve as a strategic business partner, conducting administrative hearings and driving improvement strategies to enhance operational efficiency.HR Business Partner
RealPage Inc. · 2015 — 2017Establish the RealPage Cebu site and manage recruitment processes alongside compliance with government regulations. Develop employee engagement activities and oversee succession planning, recognition programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.HR Manager | Consultant
Clickable Brand · 2015 — 2015Set up a tech start-up, creating policies and procedures while overseeing financial management and employee relations. Ensure compliance with governmental regulations and lead the administration and HR departments.Asst. HR Manager
Author Solutions Inc. · 2010 — 2015Lead HR planning and project management for a publishing and digital marketing business. Implement performance management systems and design compensation and benefits programs while cultivating employee relations and compliance with industry standards.HR Supervisor
Author Solutions Inc. · 2008 — 2010Oversee HRIS and related databases while synchronizing the HR administrative system. Conduct administrative hearings and manage employee engagement activities, ensuring adherence to labor standards.HR Generalist
Author Solutions Inc. · 2006 — 2008Maintain HRIS data and assist with payroll management and benefits processing. Conduct administrative meetings for employee relations and prepare performance reviews.HR and Admin Assistant
Author Solutions Inc. · 2005 — 2006Facilitate recruitment and selection processes while maintaining marketing and sourcing materials. Assist in staff development plans and drive employee retention initiatives.Industrial Engineer
Author Solutions Inc. · 2005 — 2005Support organizational processes and workflow management. Develop performance management systems and documentation policies.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial EngineeringUniversity of San Carlos · 2005 — Present