HR Business Partner - LatAm About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to oversee our operations in Brazil, Chile, and Mexico.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of regional labor laws and HR practices, with fluency in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.
This role requires strong cultural agility and experience in matrixed organizations.
The HRBP will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, from providing strategic local support to handling administrative duties.
This role will report to the Head of People, Americas.
Please submit your CV in English for consideration!
Key Responsibilities: Localization & Compliance Expert: Guide and localize the global HR team & management on initiatives to ensure cultural and legal relevance, ensuring compliance with local labor laws.
HR Strategy & Alignment: Partner with HR management to help develop and implement HR strategies that align with business goals across Brazil, Chile, and Mexico.
Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for employees, addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and managing employee relations cases, including disciplinary actions and terminations.
Performance Management: Own the performance management processes for the region, including goal setting, reviews, and feedback sessions, while coaching regional managers on performance evaluations and underperformance management.
Talent Development: Collaborate with hr management to identify key talent and create development plans that support career growth and align with business objectives.
Organizational Support: Support organizational changes such as mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring, by providing HR guidance, communication strategies, and change management plans.
Operational Support: Support our local HR operations in LATAM.
Culture & Engagement: Promote a positive work environment through effective communication, employee engagement, and culture initiatives.
HR Metrics & Reporting: Monitor and analyze HR metrics, preparing regular reports on HR activities, employee engagement, and key performance indicators to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications: Fluency in Portuguese, Spanish, and English (both written and spoken) is required.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as an HRBP in Brazil and with other Spanish speaking countries.
Experience in a multicultural environment Experience working with international tech companies An HR Expert who embodies the values of Caring, Determined & Impactful.
Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR practices in Brazil Proven experience in managing employee relations and handling complex HR issues.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
About the company: Optibus is passionate about the future of mass transportation – we want more people to use it, and we believe it should take center stage as the world of mobility changes around us.
Our vision is to be the technology engine behind better and more efficient means of mass transit, making it the first choice for passengers and cities alike.
Our technology is at the center of making this happen, with a unique combination of AI and optimization algorithms, since better scheduling and operations make for better mass transit service, for all.
We're a well-funded startup whose product is deployed at more than 5,000 cities worldwide, and we are quickly becoming a leader in the space – and our culture reflects this: we like fun and super smart people, and we're pretty serious about making mass transportation radically better.
We are headquartered in Tel Aviv and have offices open across EMEA, North America, LATAM & APAC.
Optibus.com is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We hire talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, cultural background, religious beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.