This position is preferred to be based in Cali, Colombia; however, remote candidates will be considered, with the expectation of traveling to the Cali office once per month for approximately one week at a time.This role will own the full employee lifecycle — from recruiting and onboarding through performance management, learning & development, engagement and offboarding. More than an operator, this person will be the strategic talent advisor to HR leadership and the business, bringing structure, foresight, and execution discipline to everything from day-to-day talent programs to large-scale workforce transformations.Key Responsibilities and DutiesOwn the deployment, execution, and strategy around talent programs, employee lifecycle, business goals, M&A activity, and PE portfolio objectives in both LATAM and the AmericasDevelop end-to-end recruiting strategy for US and LATAM-facing roles, including job architecture, sourcing strategy, and offer benchmarkingServe as the primary Talent advisor on workforce planning during acquisitions, integrations, restructurings, and reductions in force (RIFs) — advising on who to retain, role gaps, risk mitigation, and sequencingPartner with the Organizational Development Director and VP of HR to ensure talent decisions are made with consideration for organizational impact, legal implications, and change readiness.Provide data-driven recommendations on org design, spans of control, succession risk, and talent gaps using tools such as the 9-box and competency frameworksAct as a thought partner to the VP of HR and executive team on talent-related board-level topicsLead implementation of recruiting automation and AI-assisted tools to including maintaining a recruiting dashboard to improve speed, quality, and candidate experienceDesign and deploy a scalable, automated onboarding experience that works across geographies and is built for speed in acquisition scenarios, ensuring consistency between US and LATAM populationsPartner with US and LATAM HR stakeholders to audit, align, and standardize core HR processes across countries. Identify where inconsistencies exist in how programs like onboarding, performance reviews, and recruiting are executed across regions, and build scalable frameworks that account for local requirements while driving consistency in the employee experience. Oversee the logistics and deployment of L&D programs, including scheduling, vendor coordination, LMS administration, and participation trackingCollaborate with the OD Director on program design and curriculum to ensure L&D investments map to identified competency gaps and business needsBuild strong employee engagement culture to bridge the gap between the Americas and LATAM Background and QualificationsProven track record owning talent programs end-to-end: recruiting, onboarding, performance, L&D, and employee engagementExperience managing or leading cross-cultural, geographically dispersed teams, with specific exposure to US and LATAM talent marketsDegree in Psychology, HR, or a related behavioral/people science field preferred; we are looking for someone who approaches talent from a people and org health lens rather than a traditional HR compliance background. Consulting background a plus.Demonstrated experience supporting M&A activity, workforce reductions, or organizational restructuring from a talent lensHands-on experience implementing or significantly improving HR technology platforms (HRIS, ATS, LMS, or onboarding tools)Demonstrated fluency with AI tools, automation platforms, and digital HR workflows — and an ability to evaluate, select, and lead implementation of new solutionsStrong project management skills: ability to own complex initiatives from scoping through delivery without losing momentum or detailBilingual (English/Spanish) C2 level English required given direct reports and employee populationPaid time offCareer growthMedical, dental & visionRemote workingPaid leave for a new childCompany eventsLife insuranceAnd then some
