Jojo Custodio

Human Resources and Administration executive with more than 20 years of progressive experience across manufacturing, power generation, technology services, education, and international workforce solutions in the Philippines and the Middle East. Experienced in strategic HR leadership, labor and employee relations, collective bargaining, organizational development, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, regulatory compliance, and corporate administration. Combines industrial and plant-level HR experience with senior management responsibilities, board-level exposure, and executive stakeholder engagement.

Background includes workforce planning, labor risk management, operational support for industrial facilities, HR budget oversight, performance management, and organizational change. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Psychology and has completed graduate-level studies in Psychology, supplemented by leadership, labor management, and executive development programs. Currently serving as Vice President for Human Resources & Administration, with responsibility for strategic workforce planning, organizational transition, labor compliance, and administrative oversight within a nationwide technology and infrastructure services environment.

Human Resources & Administration Head (Director/VP) at LAND REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (LARES) (2025-11 – Present)

Technology services and infrastructure organization supporting the Land Titling Computerization Project for the Land Registration Authority (LRA). Executive scope: HR strategy, workforce planning, labor compliance, organizational transition, corporate administration, and executive reporting across a geographically distributed operating environment of more than 160 sites.

• Lead the development of workforce planning and organizational transition strategies aligned with the LTCP contract lifecycle, business continuity requirements, and government handover obligations.
• Develop retention and workforce transition frameworks for critical technical and operational personnel, including proposed phased completion incentives and appropriate contractual safeguards.
• Direct HR planning for potential workforce adjustments, separation arrangements, employee communications, and transition support in coordination with Legal and executive management.
• Oversee labor compliance and workforce-related risk management, with reference to Philippine labor laws, DOLE requirements, and applicable NLRC rules and procedures.
• Review contractor, consultant, and service-provider engagement and exit arrangements in coordination with relevant internal stakeholders and Legal counsel.
• Prepare workforce analyses, headcount projections, labor cost assessments, and management reports to support executive and Board-level decisions.
• Oversee administrative coordination across nationwide facilities, physical assets, and operational sites in preparation for the required infrastructure and facility handover to the LRA.
• Coordinate with HR, Administration, Finance, IT, and project leadership to align workforce, operational, and asset-transition requirements.

Senior Human Resources & Administrative Manager / Board Director at ESSILOR MANUFACTURING PHILIPPINES, INC. (2019-02 – 2025-11)

Manufacturing operation within the EssilorLuxottica group, a global vision-care and eyewear business. Executive scope: HR and administrative leadership, labor relations, total rewards, organizational development, talent acquisition, risk management, external affairs, and corporate governance.

• Led HR and administrative functions supporting manufacturing operations, aligning workforce requirements, employee services, policies, and operational priorities with business objectives.
• Advised executive stakeholders on HR policies, organizational matters, regulatory compliance, employee relations, and operational risk.
• Managed labor and employee relations, including collective bargaining, grievance resolution, workplace investigations, disciplinary matters, and coordination with Legal on labor disputes and proceedings.
• Directed compensation and benefits activities, including salary structure analysis, market benchmarking using Mercer methodologies, and performance-linked reward and incentive planning.
• Oversaw recruitment planning for professional, technical, operational, and leadership positions, aligning workforce demand with business and production requirements.
• Led organizational development and capability-building initiatives, including performance management, leadership development, training needs analysis, and organizational assessments.
• Oversaw administrative services covering facilities, transportation, executive travel, corporate accommodation, vehicle fleets, employee amenities, and related workplace services.
• Strengthened risk identification, compliance monitoring, and business continuity planning through risk assessments, operational reviews, and coordination with relevant functional leaders.
• Managed relationships with government agencies, regulatory stakeholders, service providers, and community partners on behalf of executive management.
• Served as a Board Director, contributing to corporate governance and leadership oversight. (Confirm the formal appointment and service dates before publication.)

HR & Administration Manager at GNPOWER MARIVELES COAL PLANT LTD. CO. (2009-11 – 2018-10)

Power generation facility with approximately 600 MW of installed generating capacity.

• Managed HR and administrative services supporting the staffing and operational requirements of a large-scale power generation facility.
• Led recruitment, workforce planning, employee relations, and HR policy implementation for technical, operational, and support functions.
• Coordinated learning and development initiatives to strengthen employee capability and support applicable plant safety and compliance requirements.
• Managed departmental budgets, expenditure monitoring, and variance analysis to support cost control and operational planning.
• Oversaw administrative infrastructure, facilities, transportation, and logistical services supporting continuous plant operations.
• Implemented employee engagement and welfare initiatives and supported workforce stability in a technically demanding industrial environment.
• Monitored compliance with applicable labor requirements and coordinated risk mitigation with operational and management stakeholders.

HR Manager at NEW SOONLY FOOD PRODUCTS, INC. (2009-05 – 2009-10)

• Managed HR activities for corporate and manufacturing operations, aligning HR policies and staffing requirements with business and production needs.
• Oversaw recruitment, compensation administration, timekeeping, and payroll coordination.
• Handled employee relations, workplace discipline, and coordination of occupational health and safety activities.

HR Manager at ORION GROUP (2007-10 – 2009-03)

International workforce solutions provider serving infrastructure, energy, engineering, and other specialist sectors.

• Coordinated regional HR services and international recruitment for major infrastructure and construction client accounts.
• Managed sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and mobilization of multinational technical and managerial personnel.
• Supported workforce deployment for client projects, including ALDAR–Laing O’Rourke's Al Raha Beach Project and Al Naboodah–Laing O’Rourke.
• Coordinated visa processing, travel logistics, and employment documentation in accordance with applicable UAE requirements.

Senior HR Executive at MEGA CARPETS FZE (2006-03 – 2007-09)

• Coordinated recruitment agencies and manpower pipelines for manufacturing and corporate staffing requirements.
• Administered compensation, employee benefits, healthcare arrangements, and leave records.
• Developed and updated job descriptions, key responsibility areas (KRAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Managed employment contracts, visa processing, and renewals in accordance with applicable free

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Psychology