Human Resources Business Partner

About the Company

Our client is one of the world's leading manufacturers of two- and three-wheelers, with a strong global presence across more than 80 countries. In Brazil, the company's strategic expansion in Latin America and is a rapidly growing multinational motorcycle manufacturer and distributor with annual revenues exceeding BRL 300 million. With operations spanning four key locations- they serve customers across all 27 federative units. As they continue to scale our team, dealer network, and market presence, we are building a high-performance, agile, and people-first organization, and are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support this growth journey.

Role Overview

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a strategic advisor to business leaders across Commercial, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Dealer Development, and Support Functions in Brazil. This role is responsible for aligning HR strategy with business objectives, driving people processes, and enabling a strong performance & culture framework in a rapidly growing market.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Partnering

• Serve as the primary HR point-of-contact for business leaders across Brazil.
• Understand business priorities and design HR interventions to support organizational goals.
• Drive workforce planning, capability assessments, and talent deployment strategies.

2. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Partner with global and regional TA teams to define hiring needs and support local recruitment.
• Oversee onboarding and cultural integration for new hires in Brazil.
• Ensure compliance with Brazilian labour regulations during hiring and setup.

3. Performance Management

• Drive annual and mid-year performance review processes.
• Coach managers on goal setting, feedback, performance conversations, and development plans.
• Support the implementation of global performance frameworks adapted to local needs.

4. Employee Relations & Compliance

• Serve as the first point of escalation for employee issues, grievances, or policy clarification.
• Ensure adherence to Brazil's labour laws and internal policies.
• Partner with legal advisors where required for sensitive ER cases.

5. Talent Development & Culture Building

• Identify capability gaps and support local training, leadership development, and skill-building initiatives.
• Lead cultural engagement programs in alignment with Client's global values.
• Support DE&I initiatives and cross-cultural employee programs.

6. HR Operations & Policy Management

• Manage end-to-end HR lifecycle processes (payroll coordination, leaves, benefits, contract changes).
• Collaborate with HQ in India for alignment on global HR processes.
• Maintain HR data accuracy, dashboards, and workforce analytics for decision-making.

7. Organizational Development

• Support org structure changes, role evaluations, job descriptions, and SOP creation for growing functions.
• Lead change management initiatives during scale-up phases or new business launches.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's/ Masters Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• 5–10 years of HR Generalist/HRBP experience, preferably in multinational or high-growth organizations.
• Strong understanding of Brazilian labour laws and HR compliance.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and managing end-to-end HR processes.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with teams across India and LATAM.
• Fluency in
  Portuguese
  (mandatory) and
  English
  (strong proficiency required).

Key Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management
• Problem-solving & decision-making
• Cultural adaptability
• Communication & influencing skills
• Confidentiality and integrity
• High ownership and agility
• Ability to operate independently in a startup-like environment