Human Resources Business Partner

About Us

Founded in 2010 in Irvine, California, Kajabi is the leading creator commerce platform, helping creators turn their knowledge, experience, and expertise into sustainable online businesses. With Kajabi's integrated platform, creators have a single ecosystem to build and market their digital products, including online courses, communities, live coaching, and more. Tens of thousands of creators and entrepreneurs rely on Kajabi as the backbone of their business and have collectively earned over $7 billion from more than 85 million customers. Learn more at kajabi.com.

HR Business Partner

Our People Ops team plays a critical role in finding and growing world-class talent to achieve our mission and we need your help! As a HR Business Partner for our Philippines team, it is the responsibility of this role to uphold Kajabi’s mission and values while supporting initiatives for business units, leaders, and team members through a variety of Human Resources strategies, processes, and programs. To meet Kajabi’s increasingly complex needs, we’re looking for a leader who has exceptional business acumen, who builds trust and solves problems with clients at all levels. This includes supporting our leaders and managers through scale, creating an environment where team members of all backgrounds can thrive, aligning our organizational strategy with our people strategy, and using data to develop best practices. The ideal candidate will bring creative and effective ideas and solutions to a growing organization. The role will need to primarily operate during Pacific Standard Time business hours and will report to our US based Director, HR Business Partners. Outside of monthly office visits, this role will be remote.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with frontline managers and senior leaders to understand and execute the organization's HR strategy, focusing on areas such as HR compliance, performance management, and recruitment.
• Act as a key liaison between our leadership teams in the Philippines and the People Team of Kajabi.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of business needs and trends to drive the organization forward.
• Consult with leaders to navigate team member issues, providing guidance on the risks and benefits of various scenarios to support sound decision-making.
• Manage team member separations, including preparation, facilitation, and documentation.
• Proactively identify and mitigate litigation risks by ensuring strict compliance with labor standards.
• Address employee grievances and violations, leading disciplinary proceedings from issuing Notices to conducting Employee Disciplinary Meetings and finalizing Decisions.
• Participate in team member disciplinary meetings, off-boarding processes, and investigations.
• Respond to employee inquiries across all HR disciplines, including recruitment, benefits, payroll, and compensation.
• Collaborate with the People Operations Manager to develop and implement HR plans related to compensation, benefits, labor compliance, and health and safety.
• Maintain the P-team company handbook, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Identify root causes of issues, design solutions that span multiple disciplines, and implement them swiftly.
• Assess team and manager development needs, making recommendations and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Integrate with HR colleagues in Recruiting, Compensation & Benefits, Finance, and Legal to deliver comprehensive solutions that scale with the business.
• Organize and oversee company events and engagement activities, delegating responsibilities to ensure successful execution.
  
  

Attributes for Success

• years of progressive HR experience, with 3+ years in an HRBP role or equivalent.
• Demonstrated competence in various HR functional areas, including coaching, employee relations, compensation, performance management, and program management.
• A people-centric, "roll up your sleeves" work style.
• Self-starter with the ability to execute and drive change.
• Expertise in the Labor Code of the Philippines, particularly regarding work practices, disciplinary processes, and employee relations.
• An approachable, calm demeanor that reassures others while influencing decision-making and adapting to the organization's nuanced needs.
• Goal-oriented, with a natural motivation to achieve objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate different points of view and establish credibility quickly.
• Professional balance of risk-taking and judgment, operating independently and confidently.
• Passion for people, with emotional intelligence and a commitment to bringing out the best in others.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally at all levels.
  
  

Bonus if you have

• Experience in start-up environments
• Experience in the SaaS industry
  
  

Kajabi Team Benefits Package

• HMO coverage
• Mental health care coverage
• Monthly appreciation fund
• Company-issued laptop
  
  

How To Apply

Sound like a good fit for you? Click apply, below!

• Links - Send along any links that best showcase your experience, i.e. your portfolio, LinkedIn, blog posts, other writing samples, etc.
• Cover Letter (optional) - Please provide a cover letter that aligns directly to this role. Introduce yourself as a part of our team and tell us why you’re interested in Kajabi! Show us how you could make an impact in Kajabi’s future as well as how Kajabi can influence yours. Feel free to get creative! We are committed to providing our undivided attention to you!
  
  

Kajabi LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.