Human Resources Manager - (Puerto Rico Only)

Scale Up Recruiting Partners; Ponce (PR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector seeks an experienced HR Manager to enhance their HR functions in Puerto Rico. This role will involve strategic planning, recruitment, training, and employee relations while fostering a positive work culture. Candidates must have a deep understanding of Puerto Rican labor laws and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior HR role managing diverse teams.
• Deep understanding of Puerto Rico labor law.
• Comfortable managing confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Design HR policies and manage talent needs.
• Lead hiring cycles and collaborate with universities and job boards.
• Foster a positive work environment and manage union interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Data-driven mindset

Tools

Rippling

Slack

ClickUp

Notion

Asana

Job description

HR Manager – Education Sector (Puerto Rico Only)

Location: must reside in Puerto Rico

Job Type: remote

Languages: Spanish & English fluency required

Industry: Our client operates in the education sector

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to lead and optimize all HR functions. The ideal candidate will bring strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a strong sense of ownership. This position is open only to professionals residing in Puerto Rico.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Talent Management Design HR policies aligned with institutional goals. Forecast talent needs. Manage departmental budgets and payroll (via Rippling). Drive culture initiatives and lead change management processes.
• Recruitment & Selection Lead hiring cycles, particularly for teaching and administrative staff. Approve key hires and collaborate with universities, job boards, and headhunters to attract top talent.
• Training & Development Develop and implement training and leadership programs. Promote professional growth and create educational initiatives related to school-age issues such as bullying or addictions.
• Performance, Compensation & Benefits Oversee performance management systems and connect results to promotions, raises, or improvement plans. Design competitive salary and benefits structures. Administer payroll and incentives.
• Employee Relations & Culture Foster a positive work environment through engagement and wellness strategies. Manage union interactions, legal compliance, and conflict resolution. Lead diversity and inclusion efforts.
• HR Technology & Team Leadership Implement HR software and automation tools. Use data analytics for decision-making. Lead the HR team and define KPIs. Act as a mentor and strategic advisor to leaders.
• Medical & Supplemental Benefits Coordinate medical coverage and additional benefits (e.g. cancer, hospitalization, disability). Liaise with providers and support employees with insurance-related needs.
  
  

Requirements & Skills

• Proven experience in a senior HR role, ideally managing diverse teams and functions.
• Deep understanding of Puerto Rico labor law.
• Leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proactive, empathetic, detail-oriented, and highly adaptable to change.
• Comfortable managing confidential information and complex situations with professionalism.
• Experience with tools such as Rippling, Slack, ClickUp, Notion, or Asana.
• Data-driven mindset and ability to align people strategies with business objectives.
  
  

If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you—please apply now!