People Business Partner I

The Regional People Business Partner will be a main point of contact within the People Function for Kroll in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Argentina for all People-related initiatives. This role is based in Sao Paolo, Brazil, with a hybrid schedule (3-days per week in-office).
Reporting to the Regional Service Delivery Leader, Americas, the Business Partner works in partnership with our Global People Business Partners and Centers of Excellence to plan, deliver and implement our global solutions, frameworks, and initiatives in the region, balancing global consistency and local relevance.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Implement the execution of regional people plan and priorities, aligned to the overall Kroll people strategy.
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes including medical exams, meal vouchers, tax filing and other activities requiring a Brazilian Tax ID
- Manage ER issues, providing advice, interpretation and guidance on people policies, practices and processes (conducting investigation, counseling on performance related issues)
- Document Country-specific policies and standard operating procedures
- Ensure compliance with HR policies, local workforce laws and regulations.
- Handle HR-related queries and issues from managers/employees and that are escalated by our third-party partner.
- Provide information to COEs and third-party partner to process transfers, relocation and information related to mobility and visas
- Create, review and edit people-related policies, letters, and documents in Portuguese, English and/or Spanish
- Partner with the Centers of Excellence and People Business Partners to focus on driving performance through people, employee engagement and culture.
- Support People Team initiatives including year-end talent reviews, compensation planning, onboarding and retention strategies.
- Drive employee engagement locally. Develop and execute country engagement initiatives.
- Analyze People-related reports and data, make recommendations and present data in user-friendly format
- Provides assistance by coaching business leaders in leadership, professional skills and capabilities.
- Closely partner with third party vendor and People Team colleagues to continuously improve operational efficiency and drive service excellence across the Americas region
- Elevate concerns to the relevant Centers of Excellence and People Business Partners as and when required.
- Act as an advocate and role model within the People team and embrace and deliver on the Firms values
- Assist with various People projects as assigned.
Essential Traits:
- Experience successfully operating in a Regional People Business Partner role in Latin America
- Fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish
- Extensive knowledge of evolving local employment legislation and labor compliance across the region
- Ability to work collaboratively across a global matrixed organization.
- Strong influencing and communication skills, able to cascade complex messages in simple form, and ensure colleagues can see how what they do day to day supports the company strategic priorities and direction.
- Strong understanding of the local talent landscape, pipeline, and labor market.
- Confidentially uses data and analytics to provide meaningful insights and recommendations to the business.
- Demonstrates strong brand stewardship by displaying good judgement and understanding how decisions can impact Kroll's reputation.
- Able to look beyond existing methodologies and ways of working to define and resolve complex problems.
- Able to develop plans and deliver results in fast-changing businesses and/or regulatory environments.
- Degree or equivalent and/or relevant HR experience (minimum 5 years)
About Kroll
Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients' value? Your journey begins with Kroll.
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