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People Business Partner EMEA

Kong

Kong

People & HR
Milan, Italy
Posted on Nov 6, 2025

Location

Milan

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

All Cost CenterG&APeople

Are you ready to power the World's connections?

If you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box - we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others.

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.

About Kong:

Kong Inc., a leading developer of cloud API technologies, is on a mission to enable companies around the world to become “API-first” and securely accelerate AI adoption. Kong helps organizations globally — from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises — unleash developer productivity, build securely, and accelerate time to market. For more information about Kong, please visit www.konghq.com or follow us on X @thekonginc.