Senior Manager, LATAM HR

Lubrizol Corporation; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A global specialty chemicals company seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead HR initiatives in Brazil and Mexico. This role involves collaborating with local leadership to improve work relationships, managing talent acquisition, and ensuring compliance with local laws and employee expectations. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of HR experience, strong interpersonal skills, and fluency in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. This position promises an opportunity to drive impactful changes within the organization.

Qualificações

• Minimum 10+ years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in people management.
• Experience delivering HR services in a front-line, manufacturing, or operations environment.
• Experience in multinational and matrix organizations is a strong plus.

Responsabilidades

• Work closely with local leadership to improve work relationships and build engagement.
• Lead HR services delivery in accordance with local laws and expectations.
• Manage Talent Acquisition and resources in Brazil and Mexico.

Conhecimentos

Building strong working relationships

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

Listening

Proficiency in Portuguese, English and Spanish

Formação académica

Master in HR or equivalent

Ferramentas

MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

HRIS - SAP-HCM, SuccessFactors

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the [industry/market – link to relevant LZ business page, if applicable] through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

This role is accountable for understanding the issues, competitive landscape, and key strategies for Latin America, providing counsel and advice to business / function leaders; the position will lead Site HR partners, Talent Acquisition team and HR Generalists.

Position will be part of the LALT – Latin America Leadership Team and will report to a Global Senior Director.

As part of the team, there will be 1 Talent Acquisition, 2 HR Site Managers

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Work closely with local leadership to improve work relationships, build engagement, increase productivity, attract, and retain talents.
• Build and sustain trusted advisor / partner relationships with business / function leaders in Brazil and Mexico.
• Partner with LATAM Senior Director andlocal senior leaders to align HR processes, policies, procedures, and strategic talent plans to global / regional standards and unique business / regulatory needs
• Support Global HR partners (GHRPs) to capture learning & development needs and requirements within geography; align and deploy local programs with global guidance / frameworks to ensure consistency
• Collaborate with local leaders in talent identification and review, workforce and succession planning, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and change management.
• Ensure effective performance management process, through the good use of performance evaluation system, seeking transparency and increased efficiency and productivity.
• Oversee the implementation and completing of Performance Improvement Plans and corrective actions.
• Support managers during the disciplinary process including development of action plans.
• Partner with Operations, Center of Excellences (COEs), Global Process Owners (GPOs), and Global HR Partners (GHRPs) as needed to provide feedback on HR program communications and changes.
• Partner with local leadership, Site HR partner teams, and other HR teams to understand local employee engagement survey issues / feedback and monitor actions plans and results, focusing on engagement and sustaining best practices.
• Provide guidance to COEs and GPOs for labor unions and legal regulations for benefits / compensation negotiations / contract administration
• Enable HR integration / collaboration with other country HR leaders to share knowledge / best practices and drive continuous improvement
• Manage Talent Acquisition and Site HR partner resources in Brazil and Mexicoand ensure HR services are delivered in accordance with local laws & regulations and employee experience expectation & outcome
• Ensure local recruiting processes comply with laws, data privacy regulations, and labor union requirements
• Act as HR lead for building relationships with labor unions and managing complex labor union issues;
• Partner with COEs / HRPs for input into collective bargaining agreements (if any) and with business leaders to define business priorities / issues
• Provide coaching and guidance to Site HR partner teams, develop team capabilities, and support individual development needs
• Deploy and implement various HR strategic initiatives and programs

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Minimum 10+years of HR experience, including at least 3years of people management
• Master in HR or equivalent is a plus
• Experience of delivering HR services to sites or in a front-line, manufacturing or operations environment for Latin America
• Experience in working in a multinational company and in a matrix-organization is considered a strong plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability of building strong working relationships and being viewed as trusted advisor by business leaders and HR leaders
• Able to drive changes, with continuous improvement mentality
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Knowledge with HRIS - SAP-HCM, SuccessFactors, etc.
• Proficiency in Portuguese, English and Spanish
• Drive Success (take action, seize opportunities, pursue goals)
• Provide Leadership (make decisions, direct people, empower individuals)
• Communicate Information (convince people, articulate information, challenge ideas)
• Build Relationships (interact with people, establishing rapport, impressing people)
• Troubleshooting (resolves issues by diagnosing problems, determining possible resolutions, and implementing effective solutions)
• Listening (attentive and effective processing of verbal information)

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You. For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.

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