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Instructional Designer, HR Focus

Job Posted 3 days ago

Job Type

Remote

Employment

Contract

Location

Manila, NCR, Philippines

Category

Design, HR & Recruiting

Job Description

Company Description

We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced Instructional Designer (HR Focus) to develop a self-paced training presentation in Google Slides format that supports employees returning to the workplace following an internal investigation.

Job Description

This course will address sensitive topics such as emotional resilience, trust-building, and professional reintegration. You'll design content that helps individuals heal, re-engage, and thrive.

What You’ll Do

  • Design an engaging, trauma-informed eLearning course based on an established training outline.
  • Develop interactive, scenario-based learning.
  • Craft psychologically safe, emotionally aware content that encourages personal and professional growth.
  • Structure course delivery for asynchronous platforms (e.g., LMS), ensuring privacy and usability.

Qualifications

What You Bring

  • 5+ years in instructional design.
  • Experience designing training on sensitive or emotionally complex topics.
  • Strong storytelling, writing, and content organization skills.
  • Familiarity with Human Resources topics
  • Understanding of psychological safety, trauma-informed learning, and concepts like shame vs. remorse.
  • Excellent English communication skills
  • Strong collaboration skills

Bonus If You Have

  • Exposure to Brené Brown’s work or similar emotional intelligence frameworks.
  • Experience supporting workplace culture or re-engagement initiatives.

Why This Role Matters
You’ll help foster a workplace where individuals can heal, rebuild trust, and move forward with dignity. Your work will contribute to a culture grounded in empathy, accountability, and growth.

Ready for Your Next Step?

To apply for this position, please use the link below. You will be redirected to the official application page on the company's website.