Senior Human Resources Business Partner

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A global shipping company is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to act as a strategic operational partner within HR functions. The role involves managing talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and have experience in multinational contexts. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems is required, alongside advanced English skills. This full-time position is set in São Paulo, Brazil.

Qualifications

• Resume must be in English.
• Experience in multinational companies is a plus.
• Proven experience in project management and HR initiatives implementation.

Responsibilities

• Support all HR functions in a hands-on manner.
• Coordinate knowledge-sharing events and cultural initiatives.
• Conduct engagement surveys and exit interviews.
• Manage and update HR data in systems and extract HR metrics.

Skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Operational execution

Employee engagement

HR analytics

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Psychology, HR Management or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

HCM Oracle

ADP

Job description

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The Senior HR Business Partner will act as a strategic and operational partner to the business, supporting all HR functions in a hands‑on and generalist manner. In addition to ensuring the execution of HR processes and policies, the Senior HRBP will play a leading role in the implementation of projects, development initiatives, engagement actions, and compliance with local regulations, ensuring alignment with regional and global strategies.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Full‑cycle recruitment for internal and external hires.
• Partner with managers to define profiles and negotiate offer packages.
• Ensure a positive onboarding experience, aligned with global standards.
• Support market mapping and employer branding initiatives.
• Implement and monitor local and global training programs.
• Support leadership and employee development programs.
• Coordinate knowledge‑sharing events and cultural initiatives.
• Monitor and follow up on individual development plans.

Performance & Talent Management

• Support the global performance cycle and talent programs.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on career development and feedback.
• Conduct engagement surveys and exit interviews.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

• Support administration of local benefits.
• Liaise with external payroll providers to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to labor legislation (vacations, terminations, timekeeping, leaves, etc.).
• Monitor HR budgets and actual monthly expenses.

Employee Relations

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR matters.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and ethical standards.
• Provide support on sensitive cases in partnership with legal advisors.
• Conduct exit interviews and follow‑up on critical cases.

Culture & Events

• Design, develop, and lead HR events and initiatives: year‑end parties, commemorative dates, ESG actions, and team‑building activities.
• Promote employee engagement initiatives and strengthen organizational culture.
• Organize internal knowledge‑sharing events and cultural activities (e.g., talks, workshops).
• Foster a positive work environment aligned with ZIM’s values.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Liaise with occupational health providers to ensure compliance with NR1 and other legal requirements.
• Oversee occupational health and safety programs: pre‑employment, periodic and termination exams, PCMSO and PGR.
• Support internal and external audits (including SOX).
• Ensure compliance with local labor and occupational health standards as well as global HR policies.

HR Operations & Analytics

• Manage and update HR data in systems (HCM Oracle, ADP or others).
• Extract and analyze HR metrics (headcount, turnover, absenteeism, etc.).
• Prepare HR reports and presentations for regional and global leadership.
• Propose continuous improvements in processes and policies.

Requirements

• Resume must be in English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Psychology, HR Management or related fields.
• Experience in multinational companies, nice to have.
• Ability to operate both strategically and operationally.
• Proven experience in project management and HR initiatives implementation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; HRIS experience preferred.
• Advanced English; Spanish desirable.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Human Resources Services