Specialist, HR Operations LATAM & Canada Fixed Term Contract
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
·2 days ago
- Location
- Sao Paulo City, Brazil
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- Human Resources
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Position Summary:
ultrafocused – Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities
The HR LATAM Specialist plays a key role in supporting HR operations and business partnering activities across the LATAM region and Canada, with additional responsibilities for EMEA. This position ensures accurate data management, efficient payroll processing, compliance with internal and external audits, and smooth execution of employee lifecycle processes. The coordinator also contributes to strategic HR projects and acts as a point of contact for employee inquiries.
Work Model:
Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week, or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Perform data entry and updates in HR systems (UKG/One View) for LATAM and Canada.
- Manage monthly payroll processes for LATAM and Canada.
- Conduct monthly payroll audits for the EMEA region.
- Coordinate New Hire Orientation (NHO), including meetings, badge issuance, and manager alignment.
- Execute post-verbal acceptance hiring processes.
- Perform internal and external audits related to HR for LATAM and Canada (e.g., EY, government).
- Conduct HR Operations projects for LATAM and Canada
- Responsible for data accuracy in HR systems.
- Responsible for termination process management for LATAM and Canada.
- Contribute to onboarding process improvement initiatives.
- Prepare employment agreements for full-time employees.
- Generate salary reports for ICP calculation in collaboration with Commercial Operations (LATAM/Japan).
- Maintain and update monthly organizational charts for the region.
- Act as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns.
HR Business Partner Support
- Assist in educational and training processes.
- Manage HR contracts and documentation for LATAM.
- Manage internship vendor in Brazil and Mexico (invoices, contracts with interns, contract with vendor, etc).
- Manage occupational health vendor services in Brazil.
- Manage the full lifecycle of Contingent Workers (CW) in LATAM, including invoicing, salary adjustments, benefits, contracts, and quarterly financial provisions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, or related field.
- Experience in HR operations and business partnering, preferably in a regional or multi-country scope.
- Familiarity with HR systems
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
- Fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish
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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at [email protected].
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
