HR Generalist LATAM

The HR Generalist will provide transactional and some strategic support to the South and North of LATAM region: (Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Panama, and Mexico).

Main responsibilities, duties or tasks:

• Execute on both operational and project-based work across various HR programs, such as the annual performance review cycle, talent management initiatives, and payroll and benefits processes etc.
• Administer employment changes and maintenance of HR database - job, manager and department changes, promotions, salary increases, change in addresses etc. and generate paperwork needed.
• Support on the administration of benefits vendors, manage benefits renewals, enroll and terminate employees on benefits, manage invoices and coordinate wellness events.
•  Support the annual bonus and merit increase schemes (participants and metrics including employee communication as required).
• Supports hiring plan processes: post job requisitions, manage relationships with third party recruitment partners, coordinate selection processes, plan and organize interview schedules, and prepare to hire
• Collaborate with payroll, IT, facilities, and other departments on onboarding, terminations, and other related employee changes.
• Coordinate and plan for employee onboarding; organize and conduct new employee orientations
• Support the implementation of HR policies and practices by educating employees and leadership.
• Participate in other ad-hoc projects or recurring HR processes when required, e.g. performance management, people reviews, budget.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor´s degree in Psychology or Business Administration
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience as HR Generalist preferably in a multinational organization
• Knowledge and experience with payroll and benefits administration, recruitment, and HR processes (onboarding, annual review, salary campaign)
• Ability to optimize work processes and systems
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time with quality and focus
• Must have a mindset to identify problems and seek solutions
• Familiarity with full cycle recruiting
• Aptitude for critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal), with an ability to build partnerships and establish rapport and credibility at all levels
• Strong ethics and confidentiality skills
• Culturally aware, understands different perspectives of working with a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects diversity.
• Advanced/ Fluent in English and Spanish
• Experienced Microsoft Office user (mainly Excel).