HR Assistant (Temporary)

Sovos; Santiago; On-site; CLP 8,928,000 - 13,392,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovos is seeking an HR assistant (Spanish-English) in Santiago to partner with managers and employees, delivering programs that enhance engagement and foster a people-first culture.

You will advise on culture, benefits, payroll, and HR policies while ensuring compliance and a positive employee experience across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering employee programs and wellness initiatives.
• Strong understanding of local employment law and compliance.
• Excellent communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to identify and implement initiatives that support employee engagement and strengthen team culture across your region.
• Lead the rollout of HR programs including wellness, internships, and rotation programs.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee queries on culture, benefits, payroll, and HR policies.

Skills

Spanish-English bilingual

People management

Employee engagement

HR policies

Education

HR certification or related degree

Job description

If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionizing how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.

At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges -- we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities.

Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we!

Don't worry if you don't check all the boxes -- apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here.

The Role

At Sovos, we're building a workplace where our people can thrive. We're looking for an HR assistant (Spanish-English) who will partner closely with managers and employees to deliver programs and support that make Sovos a great place to work. You'll be a trusted advisor, helping shape employee experience, drive engagement initiatives, and ensure our HR practices are both compliant and people-first.

More Specifically, You Will

• Partner with managers to identify and implement initiatives that support employee engagement and strengthen team culture across your region.
• Lead the rollout of HR programs including wellness, community investment, engagement events, internships, and rotation programs.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee queries on culture, benefits, payroll, and HR policies, consulting on employee relations matters and helping resolve issues fairly and consistently..
• Maintain strong knowledge of local employment law, administer leave of absence processes, and ensure HR practices remain compliant across the region.
• Collaborate closely with HR colleagues across Talent Acquisition, Operations, and Business Partnering to align on key priorities and support recruitment and internal promotion processes.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance employee communications, streamline HR workflows, and identify engagement patterns across your employee base.

What You Bring to Sovos

• Fluent in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate clearly and empathetically across cultures and levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, build trusted relationships with managers and employees, and drive programs from concept to completion.
• A proactive, people-first mindset with a track record of supporting employee engagement, resolving employee relations issues, and championing a positive workplace culture.
• Comfort with AI-assisted workflows and HR technology platforms to improve service delivery and insights.

Life at Sovos

The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside!

• AI Tools and Technology from Day 1
• Continuous Learning and Development

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Company Background

Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos' cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes.

More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries -- including half the Fortune 500 -- trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter .