HR Country Specialist

Location

São Paulo, Brazil

Why You Should Join Us?

Join a global organization that values compliance, operational excellence, and employee experience. As an HR Country Specialist, you'll play a critical role in shaping HR practices that meet local regulations while aligning with global standards. This is your opportunity to make an impact by ensuring compliance, improving processes, and delivering exceptional HR support in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do?

As the HR Country Specialist for Brazil, you will:

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure full compliance with Brazilian labor laws, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and government reporting requirements.
• Maintain country-specific HR policies, documentation, and processes.
• Lead and manage implementation of policy and compliance changes at the country level.

HR Program Management

• Coordinate annual HR cycles (e.g., compensation reviews, performance management) in partnership with HR Business Partners and global Centers of Expertise.
• Administer benefits programs (health, dental, life insurance, meal/transportation vouchers, statutory and non-statutory benefits).
• Manage vendor relationships, invoicing, and compliance for benefits programs.
• Oversee Leave of Absence processes (e.g., INSS, maternity/paternity leave, sick leave) ensuring accurate tracking and compliance.
• Provide accurate HR data for planning and timely submissions to authorities.

Employee Relations & Advisory

• Partner with HRBPs and leaders on employee relations matters, including performance improvement plans.
• Act as a trusted advisor on local policy and compliance issues.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize HR processes.
• Develop documentation, training, and tools to enable repeatability and self-service.

What You Bring?

Must-Have Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Brazilian labor laws, CBAs, and government reporting requirements.
• Proven experience managing HR programs and compliance in Brazil.
• Ability to interpret and implement HR policies independently.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong collaboration skills across HR teams and external partners.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience, including expertise in CBAs and compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience managing benefits, wellbeing, and occupational health programs.
• Familiarity with HR Information Systems (HRIS) and reporting tools.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and negotiate effectively.
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

What You'll Get

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Health, dental, and life insurance coverage.
• Meal and transportation vouchers.
• Paid parental leave and statutory leave benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative, inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.

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Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. 

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. 

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. 

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

Fortive's essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions. 

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions. 

We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.  

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.  

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.  

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.  

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth. 

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We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us

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