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About the role:
We are looking for a passionate and resourceful People Business Partner to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a huge impact by supporting our new Milan office and our broader regional teams across EMEA. We're looking for a true HR expert who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and handle the day-to-day HR operations (like Workday, onboarding, and benefits) while also growing with us to tackle strategic projects in talent management, succession planning, and more.
Responsibilities:
Serve as a strategic advisor to regional leaders, providing guidance on talent management, employee relations, and HR strategy.
Align HR initiatives with local laws, cultural considerations, and business goals within APJ, EMEA, or AMER.
Implement regional onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring consistency with global HR policies while adapting to regional nuances.
Collaborate with global HR teams to ensure consistency in HR practices and alignment with global objectives.
Drive region-specific HR programs, including employee engagement surveys, talent reviews, and retention strategies.
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in PBP roles, with a focus on partnering with regional business leaders.
Knowledge of local employment laws and regulations.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work across cultural and geographic boundaries.
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About Kong:
Kong Inc., a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies, is building the infrastructure that powers the agentic era. trusted by the Fortune 500 and startups alike, Kong's unified API and AI platform, Kong Konnect, enables organizations to secure, manage, accelerate, govern, and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI models. For more information, visit www.konghq.com.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for many roles, particularly in senior and technical positions, with bonuses and overtime enhancing earnings for some. Compensation is generally described as strong across a range of functions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies such as flexible time off, company Unplug Days, U‑First Fridays, and a paid sabbatical create multiple avenues for rest and personal development. These offerings support work‑life balance for a distributed workforce.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options and an employee stock purchase plan enable broad participation in company equity. Equity is positioned as a meaningful component of total rewards alongside cash compensation.
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