HR Business Partner

Marcura Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines

Marcura Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines

Join Marcura as HR Business Partner – A Remote-First Opportunity with Flexible Work Culture

About Us

Marcura was founded 23 years ago by two visionary entrepreneurs. Our mission has always been to revolutionize digital processes within the global shipping industry. We achieve this by putting our customers first and creating innovative solutions that make a real-world impact. Our team is diverse, dynamic, and dedicated to driving forward a more efficient, tech-enabled future in maritime.

With over 650 customers across 53 countries, an energetic team of 980+ members worldwide, and ambitious growth targets for 2025, we're poised for continued success. Now, we're looking for talented individuals who are as committed to excellence as we are to join us in this exciting journey.

About the Role: HR Business Partner

Your Day-to-Day Will Involve:

The HR Business Partner is responsible for supporting a selection of Business Units within the organisation. This role plays a key part in executing the people strategy, ensuring alignment between HR initiatives and business priorities.

Operating in an international environment, the HR Business Partner works closely with managers and employees across various regions to build strong, engaged teams while also ensuring compliance, consistency, and fairness in all HR matters.

This role requires a balance of hands-on HR delivery and proactive collaboration with global HR teams and management.

Business Partnering & Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters for employees and managers, including performance, employee engagement, retention, and development.
• Support managers with workforce planning and change management initiatives, adapting the approach based on the needs of different functions and leaders.
• Act as a cultural ambassador, helping managers reinforce company values within a remote-first working environment across geographically dispersed teams.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Support key phases of the employee lifecycle: onboarding, engagement, and offboarding, in alignment with the company's global HR strategy.
• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to support effective hiring and ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to onboarding.
• Act as the HR point of contact for onboarding, welcoming new hires, facilitating their integration, and ensuring they have a positive and consistent experience from day one.
• Lead or support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to global HR projects, ensuring they are tailored to local needs and team dynamics.

Performance & Development

• Drive the performance management process within the business units, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Provide coaching to people managers on effective leadership practices, employee relations, team dynamics, and how to create high-performing, engaged teams.
• Promote a culture of performance, continuous learning, and growth.

Policy & Compliance

• Ensure alignment with company policies, local labour laws, and internal procedures.
• Support resolution of employee relations cases in collaboration with legal/compliance where needed.
• Act as a trusted point of contact to employees, providing guidance regarding policies and local entitlements.

Data & Insights

• Use available HR data and insights to support recommendations and decision-making.
• Provide data to managers and relevant stakeholders to support evidence-based decision-making.

Qualifications We're Looking For:

• Solid understanding of core HR practices and ability to operate both tactically and strategically, ideally validated by degree in HR but not mandatory
• Fluent in English (English is the sole business language)
• 3–6 years of experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist with advisory exposure.
• Experience working in international companies or multi-country setups, preferably with matrix structures.
• Multicultural awareness spanning across Europe, Asia, Middle East and USA.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; able to build relationships across cultures and functions.
• Problem-solving mindset, comfortable with changes and ambiguity, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with Microsoft suite (Excel, Words, PowerPoint, Microsoft Form).
• Experience with HRIS Oracle is an advantage but not essential.
• Demonstrates autonomy, resourcefulness, and the ability to resolve issues or propose options without constant escalation.

Why Marcura? Here's What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary and Bonus: We reward your expertise and contributions.
• Flexible, Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with occasional in-office events and project days to foster collaboration and team spirit.
• Inclusive Onboarding Experience: Our onboarding program is designed to set you up for success right from day one.
• Marcura Wellness Zone: We value your work-life balance and well-being.
• Global Opportunities: Be part of an ambitious, expanding company with a local touch.
• Monthly Performance Support: Our modern performance management framework empowers you to reach your full potential.
• Diverse, Supportive Work Culture: We're committed to inclusion, diversity, and a sense of belonging for all team members.

Our Vision and Values

Marcura's innovative products continue to shape the maritime industry, enhancing productivity and creating a positive, lasting impact. By automating repetitive tasks, we empower maritime professionals to focus on more strategic, rewarding work. We're proud of our progress in diversity, particularly in increasing gender representation in a traditionally male-dominated industry. At Marcura, we believe in hiring exceptional people and fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to make a difference in a rapidly growing, global tech company? Apply today and let's chart the course forward, together.

For more information about our journey and mission, visit our website and LinkedIn pages.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Human Resources
• Industries: Human Resources Services