Human Resources Business Partner

At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.  

We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose.  

About the role and what you’ll be doing: 

As part of our Culture & People Experience (CPE) team, the Business Partner is responsible for building strong collaborative relationships and being a trusted partner to help to shape our culture, support our business strategies, and identify and develop the talent necessary to deliver results.  They will develop, guide, and manage the delivery of Human Resources services, policies, and programs in Brazil.  This includes consulting with business leaders to support workforce planning and build associate engagement, assisting leaders in Brazil based practices, building strong collaborative relationships, and is willing to roll up their sleeves to implement HR processes.

This person will act as a single point of the contact for the employees and managers in the business unit by proactively supporting the delivery of end to end HR Processes for employees and managers with our growing workforce in Brazil. 

 Key Areas of Focus for this Role

·       Strategic HR Partnership: Act as a business partner to leadership, connecting HR strategies to operational and organizational goals.  This includes supporting talent management activities, partnering with leaders to resolve performance issues proactively, and workforce planning to ensure appropriate level of staffing.

·       Associate Relations: Provides guidance on company policies and applicable employment laws for Brazil based associates.  Liaison and partner with global HR team to ensure compliance with all local laws and regulations for projects that span worldwide workforce.

·       Local HR Compliance and Governance: As the in house Brazil HR support, oversee and ensure compliance with Brazilian labor, social security, and data protection (LGPD) requirements. Coordinate with external payroll, accounting, and legal providers to ensure accurate filings and timely reporting to eSocial, FGTS Digital, and other authorities.

·       Third-Party and Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external service providers (e.g., payroll vendors, benefits administrators, legal and accounting partners), ensuring service quality, cost efficiency, and compliance.

·       Union and Collective Bargaining Relations: Interpret and apply Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), liaise with unions when needed, and ensure consistent implementation of agreed terms.

·       Employee Engagement and Well-Being: Lead local initiatives to enhance engagement, inclusion, and well-being in line with Ensono’s global culture.

What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role

Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Psychology, Business, Organization Effectiveness, or related field and a minimum of five years’ HR experience partnering with business leaders on workforce planning and complex associate relations issues; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

·       Proven experience supervising payroll, benefits administration, labor relations, and HR compliance (including eSocial).

·       Strong knowledge of Brazilian labor and social security legislation (CLT).

·       Experience managing external vendors or BPOs (e.g., payroll, benefits, HRIS).

·       Communication skills – excellent written and verbal communication skills to partner with all levels of the organization. This includes being fluent in English and able to translate Portuguese to English verbally and in writing

·       Ability to be a HR advisor with knowledge in the areas of organizational development, talent management, engagement, learning/development, total rewards, etc.

·       Team player with a positive attitude. Ability to facilitate teamwork among employees, as well as with other groups throughout the organization. Capability to build trust within all functional areas of the organization.

·       Ability to make rapid decisions and pivot quickly, demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

·       This role is remote based in Brazil

Why Ensono?

Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.