Human Resource Business Partner

Description

The HR Business Partner will act as a strategic and operational partner to the business, supporting all HR functions in a hands-on and generalist manner. In addition to ensuring the execution of HR processes and policies, the HRBP will play a leading role in the implementation of projects, development initiatives, engagement actions, and compliance with local regulations, ensuring alignment with regional and global strategies.

Location: Santos or São Paulo, Brazil

Reports to: District HR Manager – South America

1. 1. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
2. 2. Learning & Development
3. Performance & Talent Management
4. 4. Compensation, Benefits & Payroll
5. 6. Culture & Events
6. 7. Health, Safety & Compliance
7. 8. HR Operations & Analytics

• Full-cycle recruitment for internal and external hires.
• Partner with managers to define profiles and negotiate offer packages.
• Ensure a positive onboarding experience, aligned with global standards.
• Support market mapping and employer branding initiatives.
• Implement and monitor local and global training programs.
• Support leadership and employee development programs.
• Coordinate knowledge-sharing events and cultural initiatives.
• Monitor and follow up on individual development plans.
• Support the global performance cycle and talent programs.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on career development and feedback.
• Conduct engagement surveys and exit interviews.
• Support administration of local benefits.
• Liaise with external payroll providers to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to labor legislation (vacations, terminations, timekeeping, leaves, etc.).
• Conduct market benchmarking analyses.
• Monitor HR budgets and actual monthly expenses.

5. Employee Relations

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR matters.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and ethical standards.
• Provide support on sensitive cases in partnership with legal advisors.
• Conduct exit interviews and follow-up on critical cases.
• Design, develop, and lead HR events and initiatives: year-end parties, commemorative dates, ESG actions, and team-building activities.
• Promote employee engagement initiatives and strengthen organizational culture.
• Organize internal knowledge-sharing events and cultural activities (e.g., talks, workshops).
• Foster a positive work environment aligned with ZIM’s values.
• Liaise with occupational health providers to ensure compliance with NR1 and other legal requirements.
• Oversee occupational health and safety programs: pre-employment, periodic and termination exams, PCMSO and PGR.
• Support internal and external audits (including SOX).
• Ensure compliance with local labor and occupational health standards as well as global HR policies.
• Manage and update HR data in systems (HCM Oracle, ADP or others).
• Extract and analyze HR metrics (headcount, turnover, absenteeism, etc.).
• Prepare HR reports and presentations for regional and global leadership.
• Propose continuous improvements in processes and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Psychology, HR Management or related fields.
• Experience in multinational companies, nice to have.
• Ability to operate both strategically and operationally.
• Proven experience in project management and HR initiatives implementation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; HRIS experience preferred.
• Advanced English; Spanish desirable.