Job Description

Accountabilities:

• Serve as a regional HR subject matter expert for Brazil, supporting employee lifecycle activities and providing guidance across other LATAM markets as needed.
• Advise clients and internal stakeholders on Brazilian HR practices, benefits, payroll considerations, employment regulations, and local market requirements.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, transitions, offboarding, and complex or sensitive employment matters.
• Handle employee relations issues and involuntary terminations in accordance with Brazilian labor legislation while helping minimize legal and operational risk.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local payroll providers, benefits brokers, accountants, HR advisors, legal partners, and other external vendors.
• Maintain accurate employee and client information across internal systems and vendor platforms, following data privacy and management best practices.
• Develop and continuously update country-specific knowledge bases, standard operating procedures, and compliance documentation.
• Lead or contribute to local and global compliance projects, working with cross-functional teams to improve processes, products, and service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to automate routine HR activities and leverage AI and digital tools to streamline workflows and increase operational efficiency.
• Resolve complex HR and customer challenges independently, using analytical thinking, sound judgment, and a strong understanding of local regulations.
• Support regional initiatives and continuously improve HR operations to provide a consistent, compliant, and high-quality employee and client experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, International Business, Accounting, Law, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional HR experience, ideally in an HR Specialist, HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or comparable role.
• Deep practical knowledge of Brazilian labor laws, employment regulations, HR practices, and local market requirements.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and native or fluent Portuguese; Spanish proficiency is an advantage.
• Experience working with global clients, international colleagues, and culturally diverse stakeholders.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, matrixed, and remote environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-management skills, with high emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive employee matters and navigate complex HR situations with discretion and sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when managing employee data, compliance requirements, and operational processes.
• A proactive, resourceful, and adaptable mindset, with the ability to investigate unfamiliar issues and develop practical solutions.
• Comfort with modern HR technology, HRIS platforms, ticketing systems, collaboration tools, and AI-powered productivity solutions.
• Regional HR exposure across other LATAM markets such as Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Chile, or Argentina is a plus.
• A continuous-learning mindset and willingness to embrace new technologies, processes, and opportunities for broader international exposure.

Benefits

• Annual gross base salary of BRL 100,000–139,000, plus variable compensation.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus based on factors including individual and organizational performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• Flexible time-off arrangements.
• Spending accounts and additional employee support programs.
• Sabbatical eligibility after 5 years.
• Remote-first and flexible working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Inclusive, international workplace with opportunities to collaborate across regions.
• Opportunities for future internal international mobility and career growth.
• Access to modern HR, collaboration, and AI-powered tools designed to support productivity and flexible ways of working.