Human Resources Manager - Brazil

The Human Resources Manager role will lead employee relations, recruiting, benefits, HRIS administration, payroll, and training for the Knight Piésold Brazil operation. As a member of the Knight Piésold HR team, this position is key to ensure seamless delivery and execution of a full range of HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing, directing and driving HR initiatives and have a passion for strategic thinking and continuous improvement.

POSITION SUMMARY

• This position reports to the Office Manager in Brazil and indirectly to the HR Director in the United States and collaborates with global offices including Mexico, Canada and the US.

• Manage the Human Resources needs for the Brazil operation which currently has 30+ employees.

• Focus on delivering HR services to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and operating procedures; support management and the HR Director with the handling and resolution of Human Resources related issues.

• Promote company culture with development of career development plans, assist with updating pay grades and positions for succession planning, plan team-building activities

• Employ effective recruiting efforts for open positions, including writing job postings, resume reviews, scheduling and participating in interviews, identifying outreach opportunities, writing offer letters.

• Oversee time and attendance control, employee admissions and terminations, and payroll closure in compliance with Brazilian labor law.

• Ensure compliance with Brazilian labor law, social security obligations, and occupational health and safety requirements. Conduct onboarding for new hires including data entry in HRIS system, benefits, training on processes, programs, policies and information systems.

• Serve as Human Resources subject matter expert for Brazil employment laws including hiring practices, employment contracts, working conditions, pay equity laws.

• Manage complex-high volume HR processes; be able to solve problems and think of scalable solutions related to HR Operations.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Ten to fifteen years of human resources experience required; experience or knowledge working in/with the United States a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Psychology, People Management, HR or Business preferred .

• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and CCT-related matters in Brazil required.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while successfully handling multiple priorities.

• Demonstrated leadership, motivational, and team building skills.

• Bilingual English/Portuguese required.

• Skilled to influence others, develop and maintain working relationships, and deliver results and/or expertise in a professional manner.

• Judgement and decision-making skills that improve employee service and the ability to address privacy/compliance issues with a sense of urgency.