HR Manager, South America

CPM Holdings, Inc; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401k

Medical/dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

CPM Acquisition Corp. in Brazil seeks an HR Manager, South America to align business objectives with employees across LATAM units, partnering with leaders and executing day‑to‑day HR work.

You will lead recruiting, employee relations, compliance with Brazilian laws, payroll and benefits, and collaborate on Argentina and Mexico initiatives.

This hands‑on role requires fluency in Portuguese and English, with three in‑office days per week and strong people leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources/business field or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues and recruiting top talent.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR partner to CPM’s LATAM leaders.
• Independently handle employee relations, investigations, performance management, and other complex employee matters.
• Maintain knowledge of Brazilian employment requirements and manage relationships with local counsel, payroll, benefits, and other HR partners.
• Support Argentina and help establish HR infrastructure for Mexico as it develops.
• Lead and execute recruiting and workforce planning for the region.
• Support compensation, talent planning, organizational changes, and broader HR initiatives.
• Provide direction while actively involved in day-to-day HR needs.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

Performance management

People leadership

Cross-cultural communication

Portuguese language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

The HR Manager, South America is a hands‑on role responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management across designated business units. This position serves as a strategic advisor to leaders and independently handles complex HR matters, while remaining equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves and executing day‑to‑day work. The role formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value‑added service that reflects organizational objectives and maintains strong business literacy regarding financial position, midrange plans, culture, and competition. This role supports CPM’s Brazil office and broader business initiatives across Latin America.

Key Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversees the processes of the HR department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company and government policies.
• Ensure consistent application of best practices and corporate guidelines.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff

Core responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner to CPM’s LATAM leaders.
• Independently handle employee relations, investigations, performance management, and other complex employee matters.
• Maintain strong knowledge of Brazilian employment requirements and manage relationships with local counsel, payroll, benefits, and other HR partners.
• Support Argentina and help establish the HR infrastructure needed as Mexico develops.
• Lead and execute recruiting and workforce planning for the region.
• Support compensation, talent planning, organizational changes, and broader HR initiatives.
• Provide direction and development to Rafa while remaining actively involved in the day‑to‑day HR needs of the business.
• Operate at the manager level when advising leaders and handling complex issues while personally executing work as business needs require.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Work in the office three days per week.
• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources/business field or an equivalent amount of experience and training.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues and recruiting top talent.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English; Spanish preferred
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• People leadership experience a strong plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and vacations
• 401k
• Medical/dental insurance
• Tuition assistance
• and more