Human Resources Specialist

Overview

Human Resources Specialist role at Pearson. Join to apply for the Human Resources Specialist role at Pearson.

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do—it's who we are.

Location: São Paulo, Brazil (in-person 1 to 2 times per week at Pearson's São Paulo office, Barra Funda).

About the role

Passionate about employee experience, the Country Care HR Consultant will report to the Country Care LATAM Lead and serve as an operational driver and in-country HR subject matter expert. You will collaborate with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, Pearson People Services (shared services), Payroll, IT Solutions, and Finance to ensure compliance and maintain Pearson's competitive edge. You will act as the primary Point of Contact for Brazil within the global Country Care organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement long- and short-term strategies as per the business division HRBP guideline.
• Manage adherence to compliance/local regulations.
• Partner with Legal COE on local legislation updates and employee relations matters.
• Maximize the value of services across the employee lifecycle through exceptional delivery and HR compliance support.
• Identify gaps and work on a process improvement portfolio; drive innovation, simplification, and digitization.
• Manage high-profile escalations through cross-team partnerships; assess root cause and implement solutions.
• Strategically manage local vendor performance including SOW and SLA establishment with benefits vendors.
• Act as a sounding board for HRBP and COE on case escalations for specific business divisions.
• Maintain positive relationships with LatAm HR teams; share best practices.
• Oversee Employee Relations, including union negotiations and company representation.
• Be part of the local leadership team advising on local HR policies and compliance.
• Define local HR policies according to Pearson needs and local legislation.
• Support HRBP and local management in implementing local HR legislation.
• Support facilities team regarding Health and Safety employee requirements.
• Advise on Legal Entity governance.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience in union negotiations
• Experience providing consultative and strategic HR guidance to managers and employees
• Knowledge of benefits administration
• Familiarity with payroll processes and personnel administration
• Experience in dynamic environments focused on transformation, growth, and innovation
• Ability to identify, organize, and clearly communicate complex issues and solutions
• Commitment to process simplification and user-friendly operations
• Ability to translate corporate strategies into practical, locally relevant actions
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)
• Availability to work in person at Pearson's São Paulo office 1 to 2 times per week

Benefits

• Home Office
• Home Office Allowance
• Medical Assistance
• Dental Assistance
• Employee Well-being Support
• Life Insurance
• Meal Voucher
• Pharmacy Discount Program
• Discount on Language School Franchises
• Discount on Language Learning Books
• Pearson University
• Childcare Assistance
• Birthday Off
• AIP (Annual Incentive Plan)
• Extended Maternity and Paternity Leave – 6 months for mothers and 1 month for fathers

About Pearson

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Job details

Job: Human Resources
Job Family: HUMAN RESOURCES
Organization: Corporate Human Resources
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Req ID: 20298

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