HR Business Services Countries Leader, LAS

As the strategic HR Business Services Countries Leader, LAS you will translatetranslating business priorities into people strategies that enable organizational performance, talent growth, operational excellence and employee engagement across the region.

Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, ensuring alignment between regional business objectives and HR initiatives while promoting consistent employee experience across countries.

Reports To: HR Business Services Manager

Internal Clients: TR, L&D, ER/LR, Payroll, and COEs, as well as HRBPs

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate HR strategies across Brazil, Andean Region and Central America, ensuring alignment with LATAM and global priorities.
• Drive consistency in HR processes, governance and employee experience while respecting local legislation and business requirements.
• Partner with regional leadership teams to define workforce plans, organizational capabilities and talent priorities.
• Strong knowledge of labor legislation in Brazil; exposure to multiple LATAM countries is highly desirable.
• HR analytics and data-driven decision making.
• Change management and transformation experience.
• Knowledge of Workday and HR technologies.

Organizational Effectiveness

• Support organizational design, restructuring initiatives and workforce planning efforts.
• Assess organizational capabilities and recommend actions to improve effectiveness, productivity and scalability.
• Partner with business leaders during integrations, transformations and business changes.

Employee Relations & Labor Strategy

• Ensure compliance with the Federal Labor Law, internal regulations, and global guidelines.
• Provide guidance to leaders on sensitive employee situations and disciplinary actions.
• Support union-related discussions and labor strategy when applicable, particularly within Brazil and manufacturing environments.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives across the region.
• Monitor representation metrics and support actions that promote an inclusive culture.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with labor legislation, internal policies and corporate governance standards across multiple countries.
• Participate in internal audits, compliance reviews and risk assessments related to HR processes.

Required

• Academic Qualifications: Bachelor's or Engineering
• Professional Experience: Human Resources
• Experience in multinational companies or matrixed environments is ideal.
• Advanced English and Spanish required.

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected]. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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