People (HR) Associate

First Circle is one of the fastest-growing FinTech companies in the country, providing financial services to under-served SMEs. We've already transformed access to credit for thousands of small businesses, and now we're building a full-stack neobank offering multi-currency bank accounts, payments, FX, corporate credit cards, and payroll. We recently closed our Series B round, led by the IFC (the World Bank's investment arm), and we're now hiring exceptional talent with a track record of excellence to join us in shaping the next chapter.As we continue to scale, we're looking for a People Associate to strengthen our HR capabilities. This role will focus on delivering a high-quality employee experience and contribute directly to a culture where people can do their best work through effective hiring, operational support, and continuous process improvement.Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for junior-level roles Provide day-to-day operational support across key employee lifecycle processes (e.g. onboarding, regularization, performance reviews) Lead the conceptualization and implementation of process improvements to enhance the employee experience, as well as People Team operational efficiency and productivity Contribute to policy development, updates, and internal documentation Contribute to maintaining a team-oriented and high-energy office atmosphere Assist the team with ad hoc tasks and projects as needed Requirements At least 2-4 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a fast-paced or start-up environment Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent task and project management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously Meticulous and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and quality in all output Execution-focused with a bias toward action and minimal need for supervision Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills Benefits Highly competitive perks & benefits, including HMO coverage from month one, free catered lunches, MacBook Air provided, monthly fitness allowance, transportation & accommodation allowance, and more. Hybrid work set-up: 2 days per week in BGC office Join a team with a deeply collaborative culture - expect support, feedback and friendship! Learn more about our culture here: https://www.firstcircle.ph/careers