Regional People Partner, KAYAK

KAYAK

Location:

Australia, Sydney

Category:

Human Resources

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world’s leading travel search engine. As Regional People Partner, you are accountable across a generalist remit for APAC, including talent acquisition and some operational responsibilities. You serve as the local expert, supporting the organization operationally; offering strong partnership and guidance to global HR Business Partners, leadership, and employees.

Job Responsibility:

Serve as the main point of contact for managers and employees in the APAC region, building trust-based relationships and implementing People & Culture initiatives (~70 employees across 7 countries)
Utilize expert knowledge of regional legislation to provide advice and support while mitigating legal risks
Address complex employee relations and performance issues in collaboration with Legal, focusing on positive outcomes
Coach and advise managers on various employee topics including but not limited to: compensation, performance, development, management and leadership style, career growth and compliance
Leads talent acquisition efforts locally, working with the broader KAYAK Talent Acquisition team. and provide expertise in local talent planning
Partner with global People Business Partners to identify team needs and implement strategies that align with company goals
Collaborate with cross functional P&C teams to meet organizational needs and ensure regional compliance, especially as there are changes to local legislation
Support HR operational tasks, including employee inquiries, payroll, benefits, leave management and vendor requests for the region
Partner with the wider P&C team to manage cyclical processes such as engagement surveys, performance management, and facilitating training sessions
Drive improvements in the P&C function, support change management processes, organizational restructuring, and conduct legal investigations as necessary
Collaborate with globally distributed teams to achieve company objectives.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience working in Human Resources with a generalist remit
Expert knowledge of current Australian and broader APAC employment legislation and an ability to apply this knowledge to real life employee issues
Experience supporting a global organization across several locations preferred
Ability to work independently and be proactive in a high performance environment
Possess a strong sense of ownership and accountability
A team player who acts with a sense of urgency and adapts to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
Has a client service bias, meeting and anticipating client needs
Strong business acumen
Ability to use data to tell a story and support P&C initiatives
Demonstrate patience in sticky situations and resolving issues with clarity and discretion
Accuracy and attention to detail
Exceptional communication skills and serve as an ambassador for the P&C Team
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Responsiveness and a focus on quality.

Nice to have:

Korean language skills
Recruiting/ People operations experience
Experience working within the technology sector
Experience with Workday and Google suite
High degree of adaptability and flexibility to change
Self-motivated and resourceful
Experience working for a global company.

What we offer:

Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
No meeting Fridays
Paid parental leave
Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
Paid volunteer time
Development Dollars
Leadership development
Access to thousand of on-demand e-learnings
Travel Discounts
Employee Resource Groups
Annual health and wellness reimbursement
Monthly social events
Free lunch 2 days per week.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 19, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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