HR Business Partner, Latin America

Human Resources Business Partner, LATAM (HRBP Latam) (English Speaking)

Reports to: Head of HR

Responsibility: Individual contributor – No direct reports

Work Model: Hybrid

Travel Required: Rarely

Position Summary

The strategic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP Latam) plays a key role in aligning the organization's human resources strategy with its business goals in Brazil, Mexico and Argentina. (20 employees in total). This position acts as a strategic consultant to employees and people leaders in Latam, providing guidance on HR-related issues, driving organizational development, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. The HRBP is responsible for influencing, coaching, and partnering with all employees in the region to support the company's strategy and employee engagement.

This is a full-time position located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. We offer flexible workplace policies that allow for working remotely 3 days a week and require being in our Sao Paulo office 2 days a week.

Essential Functional/Regional Responsibilities

• Talent Management:
• Serve as the primary recruiter for Latam while driving talent acquisition strategies, ensuring that the region attracts, retains, and develops top talent (approximately 5-10 positions per year)
• Review regional performance reviews
• Facilitate succession planning and career development initiatives to build a strong leadership pipeline.
• Employee Relations:
• Act as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent resolution in alignment with company policies and local laws.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment
• Compliance and Risk Management:
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and country labor laws and regulations.
• Mitigate HR-related risks by proactively addressing potential issues and ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures.
• HR Projects and Initiatives:
• Lead or participate in global and regional HR projects, ensuring successful implementation and alignment with business needs.
• Continuously assess and improve HR processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Support Learning and Development:
• Help identify training needs across the region to support employee growth and development.
• Collaborate with global HR to deliver relevant training programs.
• Support Organizational Development:
• Help collaborate with regional leaders to assess organizational structure and implement changes that improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Help lead change management efforts to support business transformation and cultural initiatives.
• Supporting Strategic HR Leadership:
• Partner with your region's people leaders to understand business challenges and provide strategic HR guidance and solutions.
• Recommend and implement HR strategies that support the overall business objectives, focusing on workforce planning, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to develop strategies that improve employee engagement, retention, and performance.

Requirements, Experience and Qualifications

The ideal incumbent will have (the following is an example):

• Professional English skills – Please submit CV in English
• 7+ years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a strategic HRBP role
• Proven experience in a multi-regional or global organization
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR strategies that drive business results
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills
• Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Experience in managing change and driving organizational development initiatives
• Bachelor's degree or professional certification in Human Resources preferred
• Spanish skills preferred

Key Capabilities

• Talent Management and Development
• Cultural Stewardship
• Relationship Building
• Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution
• Communication and Influence
• Strategic Thinking and Connecting the Dots
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Legal and Ethical Expertise
• Business Acumen

About The Leading Hotels of The World, Ltd. (LHW)

Comprised of more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries, LHW is the largest collection of independent luxury hotels. In 1928, 38 independent hoteliers came together to create LHW. Since then, the Company has carefully curated distinctive hotels, resorts, inns, chalets, villas, and safari camps from the snow-capped Alps of Europe to the African veldt, to share them with adventurous souls who seek the remarkably uncommon. The LHW community is filled of exceptional individuals, united by a passion for the surprising discoveries and details that come with every experience. LHW's collection covers the globe and promises a broad range of destinations and uncommon experiences, enhanced by LHW's tiered guest loyalty program Leaders Club. From converted former palaces, and countryside retreats run by the same families for generations, to gleaming skyscrapers in dynamic urban centers, serene private island escapes, glamorous tented camps - and beyond - explore, find inspiration, and experience unforgettable travel moments. For more information visit: www.lhw.com, Facebook at @LeadingHotels, Twitter at @LeadingHotels and Instagram @leadinghotelsoftheworld

LHW is an equal opportunity employer. LHW does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other applicable legally protected category.