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8x8 · 1 day ago

Regional HR Business Partner - Americas & Programs

8x8 connects our customers and teams globally, empowering CX leaders with performance and insights to make smarter decisions, delight customers, and drive lasting business impact. The Regional HR Business Partner (HRBP) supports both strategic and operational HR initiatives, partnering closely with business leaders and strategic HR teams, while managing complex employee relations and enhancing employee engagement.

Information TechnologySaaSSoftwareTelecommunicationsVirtual RealityVoIP

Responsibilities

Provide regional guidance on employee relations issues, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance management
Manage HR investigations, coordinating with legal and functional HRBPs as necessary
Ensure HR policies and practices comply with US and Canada employment law
Act as a trusted advisor, providing timely resolution to employment matters
Support key HR processes such as onboarding, offboarding, benefits enrollment, leaves of absence, and HRIS data management
Collaborate with HR Operations teams and Centres of Excellence for effective service delivery
Identify and support process improvements, leveraging technology and AI solutions
Act as a point of escalation for any inquiries that can not be solved through HR Shared Services
Own and maintain U.S. and Canada employee handbooks, including updates, annual refreshes, and policy governance
Manage global immigration support for visa-holding employees, including tracking timelines, coordinating documentation, and partnering with external immigration counsel and internal stakeholders
Support employee relocations and mobility activities, ensuring a compliant and consistent employee experience
Provide HR support for audit and compliance requests (e.g., SOX, SOC 2, and related evidence/data requirements)
Coordinate U.S. and Canada government reporting, including country-specific and state/province-specific filings (e.g., U.S. EEO-1, California Pay Data Reporting, and other regulatory reporting as required)
Support RFP responses requiring HR/workforce data, partnering with HR Operations, People Analytics, and business stakeholders
Manage Workday Learning and training setup, including course creation, assignments, tracking, and reporting for required training programs
Support strategic HRBPs and regional leadership by providing tactical insights and operational execution
Participate in regional HR projects including engagement surveys, performance reviews, and compensation processes
Assist in cross-functional HR transformation projects ensuring regional needs are met
Work with Talent Acquisition to ensure effective onboarding
Provide coaching and guidance to employees and managers, enhancing capabilities and engagement
Promote a positive, inclusive culture aligned with company values
Conduct HR data analysis to identify trends and recommend improvements
Utilize HR analytics and AI tools to support informed decision-making

Qualification

HR generalist experienceUSCanada employment lawWorkday HRIS proficiencyImmigrationMobility programsAudit compliance experienceProcess improvementData analysisCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum of 3–5 years HR generalist or HRBP experience in multinational environments
Good understanding of US and Canada employment law
Experience with benefits and leave of absence administration
Experience supporting immigration and/or mobility programs
Proficiency in Workday HRIS, Workday Learning, and basic analytics tools; familiarity with AI in HR is a plus
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to handle sensitive issues confidentially
Capable of balancing operational duties with strategic initiatives and identifying process improvements

Preferred

Experience supporting audit/compliance requests (e.g., SOX, SOC 2) and government reporting (e.g., EEO-1, CA Pay Data Reporting) preferred

Benefits

Discretionary merit increases
Bonus and/or stock
Sales variable compensation incentives

Company

8x8 offers secure and reliable cloud-based, enterprise-class business phone systems, unified communications, and contact center solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$453.07M
2024-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2022-01-18Post Ipo Equity· $121.87M
2017-12-08IPO

Leadership Team

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David Sipes
Chief Executive Officer
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Samuel Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
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