Human Resources Manager

PORCH 💚

Human Resources Manager supporting Porch's Colombia-based workforce through day-to-day operations and compliance with local laws. Leading employee engagement and aligning HR practices with corporate strategy.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇴 ColombiaSeniorLead💰 COP 8,728,000 - COP 9,819,000 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with our Employer of Record (EOR) vendor to support Porch's Colombia workforce across the full employee lifecycle and ensure alignment between EOR records and Workday.
Ensure Colombia HR operations align with the Corporate HR strategy through close partnership with the HRBP team, Contingent Workforce Operations, HR Operations, and other HR centers of excellence (COEs).
Serve as the primary point of contact for local employee relations issues.
Bridge management and employees by addressing demands, grievances, or other concerns in partnership with the HRBP team and the EOR.
Advise on Colombian labor law compliance — including the Substantive Labor Code (Código Sustantivo del Trabajo) — in coordination with the EOR vendor and Legal team.
Stay current on regulatory changes and flag updates that impact Porch's Colombia workforce.
Develop and maintain HR procedures, practices, and policy guidance for Porch's Colombia workforce, working within the parameters of the EOR relationship, and contribute to a Colombia-specific reference for our local team.
Support workplace investigations and disciplinary and termination procedures in partnership with the HRBP team, Legal, and the EOR — including managing probation period considerations under Colombian law (two-month statutory maximum).
Working with the Head of Employee Experience and HRBPs, assist leaders with strategic organizational design and reorganizations.
Contribute to recruiting efforts by supporting hiring leaders and the corporate Talent Acquisition team, including customizing job descriptions.
Partner with the HRBP team and managers on performance management — championing the annual and mid-year cycles and supporting performance improvement plans as needed.
Support manager and employee self-service in Workday and the EOR platform; conduct training as needed.
Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training and continuing education.
Support workplace health and safety compliance, leveraging EOR resources and Colombian regulatory requirements.
Act as a culture steward — promoting a positive work environment, championing Porch's values, and supporting employee engagement through effective communication and relationship-building.
Respond to audit requests as needed.
Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in human resources management.
Working knowledge of Colombian labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, including the Substantive Labor Code is required.
Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English (written and verbal).
Experience working with or alongside an Employer of Record (EOR) is a plus.
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Workday experience is a plus.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, especially across U.S. time zones.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work in a dynamic, virtual environment requiring self-motivation and adaptability.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development
Paid time off
Remote work options
Equipment allowances

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Hard Skills & Tools

human resources managementColombian labor lawsSubstantive Labor CodeHRIS systemsWorkdayemployee relationsperformance managementorganizational designworkplace investigationscompliance tracking

Soft Skills

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