HR Manager (Food/Ingredients Industry)

Sage Consulting Group; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage Consulting Group is seeking an HR Manager for our client’s Brazil entity, focusing on end-to-end recruitment and HR operations. The role requires in-depth knowledge of Brazilian labor laws (CLT), payroll, and benefits administration, with tenure in food/ingredients being highly valued.

Fluency in English and Portuguese is mandatory, and the candidate should have strong partnerships with business leaders for workforce planning and HR process optimization.

Qualifications

• Progressive HR management experience in food/ingredients.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese is required.
• Strong knowledge of Brazilian labor law CLT and payroll administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for multiple functions and levels.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning and hiring strategies.
• Oversee onboarding, documentation, and HR records.
• Coordinate payroll, benefits, and leave administration with finance.
• Ensure compliance with Brazilian labor regulations and eSocial.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

HR management

English fluency

Portuguese fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/BA/Psychology

Tools

eSocial

Payroll systems

HRIS

FGTS

INSS

Job description

Our client is a food technology company that specializes in R&D, production, and sales of bakery ingredients globally.

They are seeking a hands-on and resilient HR Managerto driveearly-stagerecruitmentand oversee other core HR functions for their local entity in Brazil. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end hiring, partnering with business leaders on workforce planning, and ensuring effective HR practices across the entire employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possessexceptional knowledge of local recruitment practices, Brazilian labor regulations, payroll and benefits administration, and employee relations.

Candidates MUST possess several years of experience in the food and/or ingredients industry in order to be considered.

Strong professional working fluency in English, and fluency in Portuguese is REQUIRED.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end recruitment, from defining job requirements and sourcing candidates to interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, prioritize vacancies, and develop recruitment strategies for commercial, technical, manufacturing, supply chain, and corporate positions.
• Build candidate pipelines through LinkedIn, local job boards, referrals, professional networks, and recruitment agencies as appropriate.
• Provide guidance on local salary benchmarks, talent availability, and hiring trends to support competitive recruitment and workforce planning.
• Oversee onboarding, employee documentation, personnel records, and the administration of employment contracts and related HR processes.
• Coordinate payroll, benefits, vacation and leave administration, and other personnel matters in collaboration with finance teams or external payroll providers.
• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with applicable Brazilian labor legislation, including CLT requirements, working hours, leave entitlements, and employment documentation.
• Coordinate with accounting, payroll providers, and relevant internal stakeholders on eSocial submissions, FGTS, INSS, and other applicable employment-related obligations.
• Manage employee relations and support the resolution of workplace issues, disciplinary matters, and employee grievances in line with company policies and local regulations.
• Support performance management, employee engagement, training, and development initiatives.
• Develop and maintain practical HR policies, procedures, and processes that support business needs and ensure consistent people management practices.
• Monitor recruitment and HR operational metrics, identify process improvements, and provide regular updates to management on hiring progress and key HR matters.
• Collaborate with regional or global management, where applicable, to implement company-wide HR policies while ensuring alignment with Brazilian employment requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least5+ years of progressive HR management experience, with substantial exposure to recruitment and generalist HR functions.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working within the food/ingredients industry.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end recruitment independently across multiple functions and levels of seniority.
• Practical knowledge of Brazilian labor legislation - particularly CLT requirements, employment contracts, working hours, leave, and employee relations.
• Familiarity with Brazilian payroll and employment administration, including eSocial, FGTS, INSS, vacation pay, and 13th-month salary, either through direct responsibility or coordination with external providers.
• Understanding of local compensation and benefits practices, recruitment channels, and salary benchmarking in Brazil.
• Strong professional working fluency in English, and fluency in Portuguese is REQUIRED.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.