Regional Human Resources Director – Central America

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +4 more countries.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Regional Vice President and senior leadership in the country to devise strategies for staffing, recruitment, and retention.

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and execute HR policies, processes, training programs, initiatives, and surveys.

• Oversee or manage aspects of compensation, benefits, leave, disciplinary actions, disputes, investigations, performance and talent management, recognition, morale, occupational health and safety, and training programs.

• Identify needs in staffing and recruitment and establish practices for hiring and talent management.

• Conduct research and analyze organizational trends utilizing HRIS or talent management reports and metrics.

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations at both country and regional levels, recommending best practices as necessary.

• Keep abreast of regulatory changes, talent management, and employment law, communicating any policy and practice updates to upper management.

• Facilitate professional development, training, and certification initiatives.

• Assist country directors and the Regional Vice President in resolving staff motivation and performance challenges.

• Perform additional duties as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A strong passion for the mission of Edify.

• A high level of character and integrity.

• A proficient HR practitioner with comprehensive knowledge of all HR functions.

• In-depth understanding of employment-related laws and regulations.

• Familiarity with various human resource information systems and experience using them.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Excellent organizational capabilities and attention to detail.

• Outstanding time management skills with a proven record of meeting deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective supervisory and leadership skills.

• Capability to adapt to the needs of the organization and its employees.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate responsibilities when necessary.

• Proficiency in Google Suite or similar software.

• Competency with or the ability to swiftly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

• At least eight years of experience in human resource management is required.

• Knowledge of regional employment law and regulations.

• Fluency in both Spanish and English.

• A Master’s degree is preferred.

• Experience in non-profit environments and/or with international staff or vendors is preferred.

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time remote work available within eligible Central American countries.

• Opportunities for regional travel.

• Annual all-staff meeting, with locations alternating between the United States and an international venue.

• Access to professional development, training, and certification programs.