Employee Relations Manager in Brazil at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Employee Relations Manager based in Brazil.

This is a regional HR leadership opportunity focused on strengthening employee relations and ensuring compliance across Latin America.
You will serve as a trusted liaison between employees, managers, and HR teams, providing guidance on complex workplace matters.
The role combines employee relations, labor law, policy development, compliance, investigations, and strategic HR partnership.
You will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, People Operations, and Centers of Excellence to support employees throughout their lifecycle.
You will also advise managers on sensitive topics such as sick leave, terminations, employment regulations, and People policies.
Working in a fast-paced, international, remote environment, you will help drive consistency while supporting organizational change and growth.
The position offers meaningful regional scope and the opportunity to shape employee experience, compliance, and HR effectiveness across LATAM.

• Serve as the primary liaison between employees and the organization across the assigned LATAM region, fostering positive employee relationships while maintaining compliance standards.
• Advise HR Business Partners, managers, and employees on employment legislation, regulations, compensation and benefits topics, and internal People policies.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to assess and implement business changes, providing strategic employee relations guidance throughout the process.
• Provide counseling and practical guidance on sensitive matters, including sick leave, terminations, and individual employee cases.
• Conduct investigations into complex employee relations matters while maintaining confidentiality, impartiality, and compliance with applicable regional requirements.
• Work closely with People Operations to ensure effective execution of employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee data management.
• Collaborate with other Employee Relations Managers to maintain the HR compliance framework, share best practices, and promote consistency across regional initiatives.
• Monitor employee relations data, metrics, and trends to identify risks, improvement opportunities, and proactive solutions.
• Partner with People Centers of Excellence to coordinate global and region-specific HR programs and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Develop and deliver training for managers on employee relations and HR compliance topics, including sick leave, terminations, and People policies.
• Lead or contribute to strategic HR projects designed to strengthen employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and compliance.

• At least 3 years of experience working with LATAM labor laws and employment regulations; experience with Honduras and/or Argentina is particularly valuable, while knowledge of Mexican labor law is a plus.
• At least 4 years of experience in employee relations or a comparable HR role is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; a Master's degree is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment legislation, HR compliance, and policy and procedure development and enforcement.
• Experience advising managers and employees on sensitive workplace matters and resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Experience working in fast-paced organizations where change, growth, transitions, or scaling are frequent; technology or BPO experience is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective partnerships across HR, management, and operational teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive employee information.
• Excellent spoken and written English, as well as fluency in Spanish.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote, international environment.
• Technical requirements: Minimum internet speed of 15 Mbps download and 15 Mbps upload, with international latency below 120 ms.
• Equipment: Minimum 8 GB RAM, integrated graphics, and two monitors.
• Operating system: Windows 11 excluding S Mode, or macOS 13.0 or newer.
• Processor: CPU Mark of at least 7368, comparable to an Intel i5-8300H or better; Intel processors must be 8th generation or newer, while Ryzen processors must be 2nd generation or newer.
• Mobile authentication: Smartphone supporting two-factor authentication with Android 10.0+ or iOS 16.0+.

• Work arrangement: Fully remote position based in Brazil with a LATAM regional scope.
• International environment: Work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse countries, cultures, and languages.
• Dynamic work environment: Join a fast-paced organization supporting clients and operations across gaming, e-commerce, and technology.
• Learning and development: Access to digital learning resources and continuous professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive culture: Collaborate within a diverse international workforce representing 80+ countries and 25+ languages.
• Employee communities: Opportunities to participate in employee-led communities and engagement initiatives.
• Remote flexibility: Work from home while collaborating with distributed international teams.
• Professional impact: Opportunity to influence employee experience, HR compliance, organizational effectiveness, and regional People initiatives.