Regional Head of Human Resources

Clear Edge International Search & Selection Ltd; Medellín; Presencial; COP 287 954 000 - 479 923 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Clear Edge International Search & Selection Ltd is partnering with a leading global technology and entertainment business to appoint a Head of HR – LATAM based in Medellín, Colombia. This senior regional leadership role shapes the people strategy across LATAM and acts as a strategic partner to senior business leaders.

You will lead HR operations across multiple countries, oversee Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, and HR analytics, and collaborate with Legal on

Qualificações

• 8+ years of HR leadership experience,multi-country or regional responsibility.
• Fluent English and Spanish; Portuguese is desirable.
• Experience with Talent Acquisition, high-volume and specialist recruitment.

Responsabilidades

• Own and execute regional HR strategy across LATAM with local plans and budgets.
• Lead HR leaders and teams across multiple countries with clear standards.
• Oversee Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, L&D, Engagement and Compensation.
• Lead workforce planning and recruitment including high-volume hiring.
• Improve retention and address risks using HR data and KPIs.
• Manage labour matters, compliance and risk with local legislation.
• Partner with senior leadership on organizational design and change.
• Support LATAM locations from research to launch.
• Collaborate with Legal on employment matters when required.

Conhecimentos

HR leadership

Stakeholder management

Talent Acquisition

Formação académica

Higher education or professional qualification in Human Resources

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Head of HR – LATAM

Location: Medellín, Colombia

Salary: competitive with benefits

Clear Edge is partnering with a leading global technology and entertainment business to appoint a Head of HR – LATAM.

This is a senior regional leadership position, responsible for shaping and delivering the people strategy across LATAM. As a member of the regional leadership team, you will act as a strategic partner to senior business leaders while overseeing HR operations across multiple countries.

The role offers the opportunity to lead a growing regional HR function and play a key role in supporting continued expansion across Latin America.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute the regional HR strategy across LATAM, translating global priorities into effective local plans, budgets and measurable people outcomes.
• Lead, develop and empower HR leaders and teams across multiple countries, establishing clear standards, priorities and accountability.
• Oversee HR operations including Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, Engagement, Compensation & Benefits, Performance Management and HR analytics.
• Lead regional workforce planning and recruitment, covering both high-volume operational hiring and specialist/management recruitment.
• Drive initiatives to improve retention, employee tenure and absenteeism, using HR data and KPIs to identify and address key risks.
• Manage complex employee relations, labour and union matters, ensuring compliance with local legislation and effective risk management.
• Partner with senior leadership on organizational design, succession planning, leadership development, restructuring and change management.
• Support the HR strategy for new LATAM locations, from initial research and setup through to launch.
• Work closely with Legal teams and external counsel on employment and labour matters where required.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years' HR leadership experience, ideally with multi-country or regional responsibility.
• Higher education or professional qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Fluent English and Spanish; Portuguese is highly desirable.
• Experience leading HR functions within high-growth environments.
• Strong background in Talent Acquisition, including high-volume and specialist recruitment.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of LATAM employment and labour environments and experience working across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience in Colombia, Argentina, Brazil and/or Costa Rica would be particularly valuable.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a credible, commercially-minded and resilient HR leader who is comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.

You will be an outstanding communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders across different cultures and locations, while navigating a fast-paced and evolving environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced regional HR leader to make a significant impact within a high-growth, international organization and help shape its people strategy across LATAM.