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Job Title: Senior HR Business Partner Location: Remote
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We’re looking for an experienced and strategic HR Business Partner to support our growing team in the Philippines. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to both local and U.S.-based senior leaders. You’ll partner closely with U.S.-based managers and our global People team to shape and deliver people strategies that enable team performance, engagement, and growth.
We’re looking for someone who brings a thoughtful mix of local HR expertise and a global mindset with the confidence to share their perspective, flag concerns early, and engage directly with leadership when issues arise. This isnt a reactive or behind-the-scenes role. We need someone who is proactive, comfortable advising senior leaders, and able to influence decisions with insight and clarity.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic HR Partnership
- Act as a thought partner to U.S. and Philippine-based senior leaders on organizational health, team performance, succession planning, and employee experience.
- Be proactive in surfacing issues and trends to leadership dont wait to be asked. Speak up when something isnt working, and bring forward thoughtful solutions.
- Offer candid, informed guidance to leaders, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and help shape better people decisions.
- Advise on performance issues including performance improvement plans (PIPs), Notice of Decision (NOD) coordination, and employee exits.
- Support culture development and employee engagement efforts using feedback from tools like the annual engagement survey.
- Lead the annual performance calibration and review process for the Philippines team, including training and reporting.
- Identify talent gaps and help drive local action plans for succession planning and retention, especially for employees flagged as below delivering.
Employee Relations and Compliance
- Provide expert guidance on Philippine labor law and HR best practices to U.S. stakeholders.
- Manage sensitive employee relations issues end-to-end, including investigations, disciplinary procedures, and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
Operational & Advisory Support
- Regularly engage with team members to assess morale and surface issues.
- Coordinate and lead quarterly employee town halls or engagement sessions.
- Run and analyze reports in HRIS tools (e.g., Sprout, Rippling) to support business and people decisions.
- Participate in leadership and team meetings to provide insights and align on team priorities.
- Support policy updates and creation in partnership with functional leaders and the broader People team.
Talent Acquisition Leadership
- Partner with hiring managers to define role needs, write job descriptions, and align on hiring profiles.
- Manage relationships with local RPO agencies as needed.
- Source and screen candidates and help close offers in collaboration with managers and the Talent team.
People Projects and Events
- Co-lead bi-annual leadership on-site planning and execution.
- Organize and oversee local events and culture-building activities.
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- 6+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a true HRBP capacity.
- Proven experience partnering with U.S.-based leaders and collaborating with a global HR team.
- Demonstrated confidence and sound judgment when advising leaders comfortable sharing your perspective, even when it challenges the status quo.
- Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership; you dont wait for direction you reach out, raise issues early, and follow through.
- Experience supporting full-cycle recruitment and working with third-party recruiting partners or agencies.
- Experience in a BPO, tech, or high-growth international environment preferred.
- Deep understanding of Philippine labor law and HR best practices.
- Strong communicator with the ability to build trust across time zones and cultures.
- Calm and approachable demeanor that helps de-escalate situations and support thoughtful decision-making.
- Familiarity with systems like Sprout, Rippling, or similar HR platforms.
- Passion for people and a practical, balanced approach to solving problems.
