Employee Relations Specialist

WEX

Employee Relations Specialist managing employee relations and HR policies at WEX for Brazil. Collaborating with HRBPs and legal teams to ensure compliance and improve workplace culture.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇧🇷 BrazilJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Counsel and provide assistance to employees and management in employee issues
Assist managers with addressing performance concerns
Collect, prepare and analyze Employee Relations data
Work on continuous improvement initiatives and special projects
Conduct investigations regarding policy violations
Make recommendations on actions to be taken following investigations
Assist in development and roll out of HR policies and procedures
Monitor employee engagement and make recommendations for improving morale
Manage relations with local labor unions
Provide written and oral advice to management regarding compliance topics
Lead and develop a psych safety culture
Effectively manage investigations regarding discrimination, harassment & bullying complaints
Support other regions as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior experience in Employee Relations
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field
Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws (Brazil)
Advanced proficiency in English language (written and spoken)
Employment law/labor relations degree (preferred)
HR certification and/or advanced HR degree (preferred)
Proficiency in Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel, Data Systems such as Jira and HR Acuity (preferred)
Demonstrated knowledge of Brazilian labor law (CLT)
Demonstrated proficiency in conflict resolution
Strong attention to detail with disciplined approach to documentation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated flexibility, composure under pressure, and respect for confidentiality
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Offering comprehensive and market competitive benefits
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Employee Relationsconflict resolutiondata analysisHR policy developmentinvestigation managementperformance managementemployee engagement monitoringcompliance advicedocumentationproject management

Soft Skills

communicationattention to detailflexibilitycomposure under pressurerespect for confidentialityleadershipinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingteam collaboration

Certifications

HR certificationadvanced HR degree