People Operations Specialist – Hire LATAM

Function: People Experience

Scope: LATAM (18 Countries)

Location: Bosques / Hybrid
 

JOB PURPOSE

In this role you will drive HR operational excellence across the Hire employee lifecycle for 18 countries in Latin America. You will partner with Talent Acquisition, HRBP´s, Payroll, Rewards to deliver a seamless hiring experience while ensuring compliance, data accuracy and operational excellence. The role owns end-to-end Hire processes, supports international transfers and leads Hire-related projects and transformation initiatives across the region.
 

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Manage end-to-end Hire processes across 18 LATAM countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent employee experience.
• Coordinate hiring activities with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, Payroll, Rewards and external stakeholders.
• Lead and support international transfers, ensuring all operational, payroll and compliance activities are completed on time.
• Act as the key operational point of contact for Hire-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives across LATAM.
• Maintain employee data accuracy and integrity within Workday and related HR systems.
• Ensure timely integration of employee data into payroll and downstream systems to avoid employee impact.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive standardization and simplification across markets.
• Monitor service levels, operational metrics and policy compliance across countries.
• Support regional and global transformation initiatives related to hiring and/or onboarding.
• Build trusted partnerships with stakeholders across multiple countries, cultures and organizational levels.
   

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Must have intermediate to advanced English proficiency.
• Desirable experience working with Workday.
• Experience in HR Operations, Shared Services or Employee Lifecycle processes.
• Experience working in regional or multi-country environments would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of HR policies, compliance requirements, and employee data management is beneficial.
• Exposure to project management, process improvement, or transformation initiatives is preferred.
• Experience supporting international transfers or global mobility activities would be a plus.
   

SKILLS

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Project coordination and end-to-end project management mindset.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to quality and adherence to defined SLAs.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across different countries and functions.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Customer-centric approach focused on employee experience.
• Ability to navigate new technologies and continuous change.

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