Who we are

At Newfold Digital, we’re proud to be a leading web technology company supporting millions of customers worldwide. Our brands—including Bluehost, HostGator, Domain.com, Network Solutions, Markmonitor, and Web.com—help people of all sizes build and grow their digital presence. With a strong portfolio and a people-first approach, we’re passionate about providing the tools, support, and collaboration that enable success. 

Now, we’re growing our Bluehost team in Cebu and are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to help shape our HR strategy, build culture, and support our dynamic workforce. This is a key leadership role driving HR operations for our growing Philippines-based team. 

What you’ll do & how you’ll make your mark 

Reporting to the HR Business Partner Director, you will lead the Cebu-based HR function for Bluehost and be a strategic partner to business leaders, ensuring our local policies and practices align with both global frameworks and Philippine labor standards. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed organization and is excited about building strong teams and culture. 

In this role, you will: 

Act as the primary point of contact for HR-related matters within the assigned business unit. 

Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, offering professional advice and expertise as a trusted HR partner. 

Engage managers to provide leadership and guidance on country-specific policies and processes. 

Use HR data to identify trends, recommend actions, and support strategic decisions. 

Ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws and proactively assess risks. 

Manage the local HR budget and contribute to employee wellbeing initiatives. 

Proactively support business teams in setting and achieving performance goals, and partner with line management to address performance issues and provide guidance on performance improvement. 

Lead local talent initiatives, including succession planning and high-potential development programs. 

Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to align recruitment strategies, assist with candidate selection, and ensure a smooth onboarding process. 

Partner on training programs to address skill gaps, promote continuous learning, and measure the impact of development initiatives. 

Coach management on employee relations issues, discipline, and personnel changes. 

Who you are & what you’ll need to succeed. 

Strong HR leadership experience in the Philippines, ideally with 5-10 years in a multinational or tech-focused environment. 

Deep knowledge of Philippine labor laws and HR best practices. 

Excellent communication skills 

A strategic thinker with strong problem-solving, people management, and influencing skills. 

Proven experience in handling sensitive HR matters with discretion and professionalism. 

Experience with shared services and cross-functional collaboration in a global setup. 

Proficiency in MS Office; HRIS experience is a plus. 

A bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field is required; certifications (e.g., SHRM, CHRP) are a plus. 

Why you’ll love us. 

Work-life balance. Our work is thrilling and meaningful, but we know balance is key to living well. 

We celebrate one another’s differences.  We’re proud of our culture of diversity and inclusion. We foster a culture of belonging. Our company and customers benefit when employees bring their authentic selves to work. We have programs that bring us together on important issues and provide learning and development opportunities for all employees.  We have 20 + affinity groups where you can network and connect with Newfolders globally. 

We care about you. We are a family, and we care about you and your family’s physical and mental health by providing competitive HMO benefits – 175k MBL with two free dependents upon regularization! We also give out Generous Vacation policy, and much more! 

Where can we take you? We’re fans of helping our employees learn different aspects of the business, be challenged with new tasks, be mentored, and grow their careers. Unfold new possibilities with #teamnewfold! 

This Job Description includes the essential job functions required to perform the job described above, as well as additional duties and responsibilities. This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee performing this job may be required to perform. The Company reserves the right to revise the Job Description at any time, and to require the employee to perform functions in addition to those listed above.