About Wildlife Works
Wildlife Works is a community-centered conservation company that implements market-based initiatives to protect the planet’s threatened wilderness and endangered wildlife. The company was founded on the premise that if we want wildlife in our world, it must work for local communities who share their environment. Wildlife Works’ conservation projects drive direct financing to forest communities to fund their own economic development while preventing millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions from entering the atmosphere annually.
About the position:
The Human Resources Professional is a senior professional position that will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including employees, leaders, and human resources teams at both local and global levels. Their primary role is to provide expertise and services in human resources, actively proposing solutions to enhance processes and employee experience. This will encompass areas such as recruitment planning, career development, talent management, learning and development, compensation, employee relations, recognition programs, and professional growth, among others. This role demands the ability to feel comfortable working across a broad spectrum of human resources-related issues, projects, and initiatives.
The position will be located in Sao Paulo and will be a part of two teams within Wildlife Works: the Brazil Country Team and the LatAm Human Resources Team, which is based in Colombia.
Wildlife Works strongly encourages applicants from indigenous communities and other ethnic groups to consider applying for this position.
What will be your main responsibilities?
· Facilitate the organizational design process for operations in Brazil, focusing on understanding and addressing both current and future business needs.
· Collaborate closely with leadership teams to develop effective talent recruitment and retention strategies.
· Actively coordinate the hiring process, from identifying needs to successfully integrating new employees.
· Support the design and implementation of talent management programs, encompassing performance management, professional development, training programs, and employee engagement initiatives.
· Contribute to strategic workforce planning and succession by identifying and nurturing internal talent for key roles.
· Oversee and ensure compliance with labor laws and internal regulations in alignment with organizational objectives, ensuring a fair and equitable work environment.
· Provide guidance to leaders and managers on labor issues, human resources policies, and conflict resolution.
· Design and implement competitive and motivating compensation and benefits systems for the staff.
· Develop and implement policies and procedures to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
· Maintain accurate and comprehensive personnel records and generate reports supporting strategic decision-making.
· Establish and maintain strong relationships with external entities such as recruitment agencies, benefit providers, and professional associations to drive excellence in human resources management.
Requirements
Essential Knowledge and Experience:
· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field relevant to the position.
· Minimum of 3 years of experience in coordinating HR subsystems or HRBP, understanding HR subsystems in a generalist profile.
· Strong experience in managing and fostering positive employee relations.
· Advanced proficiency in English and native proficiency in Spanish.
· Proficiency in Portuguese is desirable.
·Thorough knowledge of Colombian labor laws and regulations
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is a requirement.
· Desirable: Familiarity with project management methodologies.
Skills and Abilities:
· Proficient in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and statistical analysis.
· Exceptional communication and presentation abilities.
· Capable of both independent work and effective teamwork.
· Demonstrated strong business acumen and strategic mindset.
· A committed learner, staying abreast of current HR trends and best practices.
Benefits
· Hybrid work model (home office/office)
· Paid days off during Christmas
· Education allowance
· Engage with a team that values and celebrates diversity, prioritizes human connection, embraces dynamism, promotes inclusivity, and demonstrates a deep commitment to environmental conservation.
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