Human Resources Business Partner

The Senior 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 Senior 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. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• 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.

2. Learning & Development

• 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.

3. Performance & Talent Management

• 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.

4. Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

• 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.

6. Culture & Events

• 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.

7. Health, Safety & Compliance

• 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.

8. HR Operations & Analytics

• 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.

• 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.