Job title: HR Projects Manager LATAM
Location: Bogotá, Mexico City or Sao Paulo
Summary:
The HRBP & Projects Manager LATAM is a hybrid role combining strategic HR business partnering with project management responsibilities across the Latin America region. This position ensures consistent HR governance, drives transformation initiatives, and leads critical projects that enhance operational efficiency and employee experience.
Responsibilities:
HR Business Partnering (50%)
* Act as a coach and HR subject matter expert, providing consultative support in all key HR areas (Employee Relations, Talent, Culture, DE&I) across multiple LATAM countries.
* Execute the global HR strategy adapted to the region, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
* Collaborate with Global HR Centers of Excellence (TA, Comp & Ben, Learning) and the LATAM HR community to ensure consistency.
* Support the full employee lifecycle: organizational development, workforce planning, cultural transformation.
* Coordinate with People Solution Centre (PSC) and Shared Services to maintain governance and compliance.
* Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across all countries (labor law, SHE, ethics, corporate policies).
* Lead change management for organizational redesign, digitalization, and efficiency projects.
Project Management (50%)
* Lead critical projects impacting operational excellence and commercial success in LATAM: HRBP process standardization, Talent & Development initiatives, DE&I, engagement, TA internalization, PSC optimization.
* Design and execute project plans with clear milestones, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with HR strategy.
* Collaborate with PSC to harmonize processes (onboarding, payroll, HRIS) across countries.
* Drive continuous improvement to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
* Ensure all project activities comply with legal, regulatory, and internal reporting requirements
* Manage HR KPI Dashboard and support people strategy review.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related fields.
* Advanced English (mandatory);
Portuguese is a plus.
* Experience in the pharmaceutical or consumer goods industry is desirable.
* 10–12 years of HR experience.
* Strategic consulting experience (Big 4 or similar) for at least 5 years, followed by HR experience.
* Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in multicultural and regional environments.
* Strong project management expertise (PMO, agile methodologies, tracking tools).
* Analytical skills to translate data into actionable insights.
* Highly skilled in planning, organization, and prioritization under pressure.
* Global mindset, cultural adaptability, and ability to influence at all levels.
* Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-country projects (e.G., HRIS implementation, process standardization, Shared Services setup).
* Familiarity with PMO frameworks and Agile methodologies, and proficiency in tools like MS Project, Power BI, and Workday.
* Experience working in Latin America or in global/regional roles.
* Ability to navigate diverse cultural contexts and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.