Our client is a leading player in the payment sector. Its activities include the manufacturing and deployment of POS terminals and associated software.
Our client is seeking an exceptional HR professional to take charge of developing their teams and activities in Latin America.
As a key member of their Latin America Regional Team, you’ll collaborate with HQ HR in Europe to provide expert guidance and oversight on HR activities, acting as a trusted advisor at every level in LATAM. You will also be responsible for a team of 5 professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with program leaders and in-country representatives to develop and maintain HR systems, policies, and procedures compliant with local laws and organizational standards.
- Provide strategic HR guidance to support regional programs and projects, driving best practices in areas such as talent management, performance reviews, and compliance.
- Oversee HR operations in field offices, including recruitment, performance management, benefits administration, and legal compliance, ensuring seamless coordination with headquarters.
- Ensure contractual, financial, and legal compliance in local offices, while also managing recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Collaborate with HR partners to identify and address short and long-term HR needs, providing ongoing feedback on HR processes.
- Conduct training sessions on HR policies, procedures, and leadership development, fostering continuous growth and development.
- Maintain personnel files and ensure compliance with data protection regulations, including conducting routine audits to uphold high-quality HR practices.
- Work with Global HR Team to localize Employee Manuals and ensure compliance with local labor laws and organizational policies.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in management, business administration, law, human resources management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of seven years of experience in global HR roles across Latin American countries, with expertise in talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, performance management, and compliance.
- Fluency in English and Spanish, with professional proficiency in oral, reading, and writing skills.
- Strong analytical skills, computer proficiency (especially in HR database management), and the ability to work autonomously in a multicultural environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to organizational values, along with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle confidential matters discreetly.
- Flexibility to travel throughout the region as needed.
