Human Resources Generalist

Moffatt & Nichol

HR Generalist advising Brazil's leadership on organizational design and employee relations. Overseeing performance management, training programs, and compliance with labor laws.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeSão Paulo • 🇧🇷 BrazilSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in Brazilian Labour Law (CLT), talent planning, and change management while effectively collaborating with global HR teams. Proven ability to influence leadership, manage complex employee relations, and drive performance management initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Brazilian Labour Law (CLT)Talent PlanningPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsHR Metrics Analysis

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Organisational DesignChange ManagementWorkforce PlanningCompensation BenchmarkingHRIS ManagementOnboarding ProcessesTraining Program DevelopmentHeadcount ForecastingCompliance ManagementEmployee Engagement Initiatives

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingInfluencingCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified HR Professional

Industry Keywords

Multinational EnvironmentMatrixed OrganisationEngineering SectorLeadership Succession PlanningAudit Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary HR advisor for Brazil’s leadership team, supporting a more complex and maturing organisational environment
Provide guidance on organisational design, talent planning, capability needs and change management initiatives
Deliver insights and recommendations using HR metrics (turnover, engagement, compensation benchmarks, workforce planning data)
Collaborate with global HR colleagues to harmonise initiatives across the Americas region
Advise leadership on employee relations matters, ensuring decisions align with Brazilian labour standards (CLT) and internal policy
Manage investigations, disciplinary processes, and complex employee cases with limited supervision
Partner with local legal counsel and external consultants as needed
Maintain strong governance around documentation, audits, and compliance
Lead the performance management process, coaching managers on feedback delivery, development planning, and performance improvement plans
Identify local capability gaps and partner on training programs for engineers, managers, and support functions
Support leadership succession planning, developing depth across the Brazil organisation
Provide local insight on compensation ranges, CLT requirements, and labour market competitiveness
Participate in interviews for critical roles and senior hires
Collaborate on headcount forecasting aligned with project pipelines and business growth
Oversee local benefits programs (medical, meal/transportation allowances, incentives) and ensure alignment with market expectations
Drive a consistent onboarding experience, ensuring seamless integration into the Brazil office culture
Maintain HRIS accuracy and support global reporting cycles
Champion company values, fostering a transparent, collaborative culture within the Brazil office
Lead engagement initiatives and leverage survey results to build action plans with leadership
Facilitate team workshops, leadership sessions, and communication forums

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Master’s degree preferred
7+ years of progressive HR experience
Strong understanding of Brazilian labour law (CLT), payroll fundamentals, and compliance
Experience in a multinational, matrixed, or engineering/technical environment
Proven track record influencing mid-to-senior managers
Ability to work independently and act as the primary on-site HR representative
Fluent in Portuguese and English
Certified HR professional preferred
Experience supporting maturing leadership structures or organisation scaling.
Exposure to global HR practices and cross-regional collaboration (Americas, Europe, or APAC).
Intermediate or advanced Spanish highly advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Medical allowance
Meal/transportation allowances
Incentives
Paid time off