Senior Human Resources Manager

Confidential Search; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Search is seeking an experienced Senior HR Manager to lead its Human Resources function in Brazil, partnering with local leadership and regional HR stakeholders. The role combines strategic business partnering with hands-on operational leadership to drive people initiatives across the organization.

The successful candidate will oversee HR leadership, talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, and payroll, ensuring compliance with Brazilian laws (CLT) and eSocial

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading HR in a multinational organization.
• Strong knowledge of Brazilian labor laws (CLT) and compliance.
• Proven ability to partner with leadership and regional HR stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR leadership and business partnering for Brazil.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment and talent pipelines.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary cases, and compliance.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and HR operations.
• Ensure governance, reporting, and eSocial compliance.

Skills

HR leadership

Business partnering

People strategy

Workforce planning

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are an established international organization seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Manager to lead its Human Resources function in Brazil.

The role will serve as the senior HR lead for Brazil, partnering closely with local leadership and regional/global HR stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full spectrum of HR, combining strategic business partnering with hands-on operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Business Partnering

• Serve as the senior HR representative for Brazil and provide HR leadership to the local business.
• Partner with senior management on workforce planning, organizational structure, people strategy and HR-related business decisions.
• Translate regional and global HR strategies into practical local initiatives.
• Advise management on employment practices, organizational changes and people-related risks.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead and oversee end-to-end recruitment activities across different levels and functions.
• Develop appropriate sourcing and hiring strategies based on business and workforce requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers on manpower planning, recruitment priorities and talent pipelines.
• Support succession planning and internal talent movement.

Employee Relations & Labour Compliance

• Lead employee relations matters including disciplinary cases, grievances, investigations and employment-related issues.
• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable Brazilian employment and labour requirements.
• Work with external labour counsel or professional advisers when required.
• Monitor changes in employment requirements and recommend necessary changes to HR practices.

Brazilian employment regulation is principally governed by the Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho (CLT), alongside the Federal Constitution, regulatory norms and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

• Oversee payroll administration and ensure accurate and timely payroll processes.
• Manage employee benefits, leave administration and related HR operations.
• Coordinate annual salary reviews and support market benchmarking.
• Review compensation and benefits practices to ensure market competitiveness, internal consistency and compliance.
• Partner with Finance and external providers on payroll and HR-related statutory requirements.

HR Operations & Governance

• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through employment changes and separation.
• Ensure HR documentation, employee records and HR systems are maintained accurately.
• Strengthen HR processes, controls and governance.
• Oversee employment-related reporting and regulatory administration, including coordination around applicable eSocial requirements.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and controls over employee information.