AVP, HR & Business Partnering - Philippines

IIX Global; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

IIX Global in Manila, Philippines is seeking an AVP, HR & Business Partnering to align business objectives with employees and management across designated units. You will serve as a strategic partner, employee champion and change agent, delivering HR targets in line with business imperatives.

You will lead talent acquisition, drive people strategies, and oversee onboarding while guiding organizational development and change management efforts across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• 8+ years combined experience in HRBP and Talent Acquisition roles.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnership: act as trusted advisor to business units delivering people strategies and goals.
• Employee relations: ensure HR policies and programs are implemented; manage investigations as needed.
• Talent management: develop individual and team development plans; build talent bench and succession plans.
• Organizational development: identify and implement engagement initiatives and change management.

Skills

HRBP expertise

Talent Acquisition

Compliance knowledge (APAC)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business Admin or related

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

About IIX

Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) is a pioneer in impact investing, dedicated to reshaping finance for sustainable development. Over the past 15+ years, IIX has built the sustainable investing market through:

• Capital Mobilization – Including the Women’s Livelihood Bond™ Series (6 listed bonds and growing).
• Enterprise Technical Assistance – Supporting impact enterprises across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific.
• Data & Impact Measurement – Leveraging IIX Values™, an impact verification tech solution.
• Global Advocacy & Innovation – Such as the Orange Movement™, which integrates gender equality and climate action in financial markets.

Our Impact

• Mobilized nearly $500M in private-sector capital
• Positively impacted over 160 million lives
• Avoided over 1.9 million metric tons of carbon
• Collected over 90,000+ data points on sustainable MSMEs

In 2024, IIX launched IIX Intelligence™, a global data hub evaluating gender diversity, ESG, and climate action among MSMEs. Our work has been recognized by accolades such as the Oslo Business for Peace Award and the UN Global Climate Action Award.

www.iixglobal.com

About the Role

The AVP, HR & Business Partnering is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The role serves as a consultant in the assigned business units on human resource-related issues. The successful AVP, HR & Business Partnering acts as a strategic partner, employee champion and change agent. The role proactively delivers the HR related people targets aligned with business imperatives.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership

• Acts as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the business unit in delivering people strategies and goals.
• Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business imperatives.

Employee Relations

• Ensures HR policies, procedures, and programs are properly implemented and documented
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues, conducts thorough and objective investigations as necessary.
• Provides clear guidelines and works closely with line managers on any HR matter (e.g., coaching, counseling, performance review, career development, disciplinary actions).

Talent Management and People Development

• Works with other functions in HR on individual and team development plan.
• Partners with the Business Unit Heads on workforce management, building strong talent bench and succession plan.
• Creates programs on high performing teams and employee retention programs

Organizational Development

• Works with business units to identify and implement organizational development and employee engagement initiatives.
• Facilitates change management initiatives and ensures smooth transitions of change in the organization, effectively communicates and implements necessary changes.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Leads the talent acquisition initiatives and ensures timely onboarding of qualified candidates.
• Oversees and supports the onboarding process and ensures new hires are integrated smoothly into the company.
• This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization at the forefront of the impact investment industry. You will have the chance to make a significant impact, shaping the direction of our HR function and contributing to the success of our business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree is an advantage.
• 8+ years combined experience in HRBP and Talent Acquisition roles.
• Demonstrates experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, within the finance or tech industries and start up spaceindustries is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations across Asia Pacific, with a track record of ensuring compliance.
• Proven track record in designing or facilitating People Development frameworks, such as mentorship programs, competency mapping, or leadership training.
• Strong foundational knowledge of Compensation & Benefits principles, including salary grading, incentive schemes, and benefits administration.
• Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives and drive results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Why Join IIX?

• Hands-on exposure to impact investing and sustainable finance
• Opportunity to drive global change in gender equality and climate action
• Fast-track professional growth with training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
• Work with leading institutions – from UN agencies to top financial institutions

At IIX, we look for individuals who are:

• Passionate – Dedicated to impact investing and social finance
• Resilient – Able to navigate challenges in emerging markets
• Equitable – Committed to maximizing measurable social and financial impact
• Maverick – Independent, innovative, and bold in their approach

IIX is an equal-opportunity employer.