Clara is the leading platform in Latin America for companies to execute and manage every payment operation. More than 50,000 leading and fast-growing businesses run on our corporate cards, bill pay, financing and B2B payments, and in 2025 the Financial Times named Clara the region’s fastest-growing company. We’re passionate about helping every company we work with become more effective—and, through that, raising the region’s competitiveness. We’re ~400 people, backed by Notable Capital, Coatue, Kaszek, monashees, DST Global, ICONIQ, General Catalyst and Goldman Sachs, among others.
We're looking for a People Partner Expert to lead the people strategy for our Product , Design and Fraud Global team and local GTM team. In this role, you will act as a strategic bridge between our business goals and our people's success across diverse departments. You will be a dedicated consultant to leadership, helping to build high-performing teams while ensuring Clara remains the top destination for talent in the region. You will balance strategic organizational development with hands-on talent attraction to foster a culture of high ownership in an environment where speed is our competitive advantage.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
Acting as a strategic partner to the leadership team to identify talent needs and develop integrated attraction and retention solutions.
Managing the full recruitment and selection process for these business units, from profile definition to final offer, ensuring a world-class candidate experience.
Providing consultative support to managers and team leaders, promoting best practices in people management, specialized performance metrics, and feedback.
Developing and executing employer branding strategies to attract local talent that resonates with Clara's unique culture and pace.
Managing HR performance indicators and People Analytics processes via BambooHR and other tools to support data-driven strategic decisions for the operation.
Participating in organizational development projects, focusing on improving the employee experience and fostering an inclusive environment.
Staying up-to-date with Colombian and LatAm market trends to implement innovations in both talent attraction and internal people operations.
Must haves
8+ years of experience in People Partner, HRBP, or Talent Acquisition roles, supporting Sales, Product teams.
Proven experience thriving in fast-paced and dynamic environments (startups, scale-ups, or high-growth tech).
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related fields.
Proven experience managing the full recruitment cycle and talent hunting for both Engineering and Data roles.
Strong analytical ability to interpret HR metrics and KPIs to drive organizational health.
Advanced knowledge of Greenhouse or similar ATS to optimize hiring workflows.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with a consultative mindset.
Experience or interest in AI tools to automate workflows.
Adaptability to change and proven role-specific execution.
- Fluent in English
Nice to haves
Experience in Employer Branding and employer brand strategies.
Independent analytical skills using spreadsheets, SQL, or Python.
A good sense of humor.
Where we work
This is a hybrid role: you'll split your time between the office, customers and home. We don't set a minimum number of office days for most roles — you'll spend time in the office naturally, and most days during your ramp-up or when your leader asks.
- A high talent-density team driven to make an impact in Latin America — low ego, high ownership.
- Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP) from day one.
- An annual learning budget and accelerated development paths.
- English is our working language, with Spanish and Portuguese every day.
- Clarity — Open and direct communication: we say what we mean and give context where it matters.
- Simplicity — If it can be simpler, it should be.
- Ownership — We own everything we do, end to end. When something needs to happen, we don't wait.
- Pride — We hold ourselves to a high standard, and it shows in what we deliver.
- ABC (Always Be Changing) — We adapt fast, embrace change, and keep learning.
- Inclusivity — Diverse ideas, stories and perspectives build a better Clara.
If you meet the must-haves, apply — the nice-to-haves are a bonus, not a requirement.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in People Partner, HRBP, or Talent Acquisition roles supporting Sales and Product teams
- Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments such as startups, scale-ups, or high-growth technology companies
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
- Experience managing the full recruitment cycle and talent hunting for Engineering and Data roles
- Strong analytical ability to interpret HR metrics and KPIs
- Advanced knowledge of Greenhouse or a similar applicant tracking system
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with a consultative mindset
- Experience or interest in using AI tools to automate workflows
- Adaptability to change and proven role-specific execution
- Fluency in English
- Experience with employer branding and employer brand strategies
- Analytical skills using spreadsheets, SQL, or Python
- Good sense of humor
Clara Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are emphasized across several descriptions, with stock options commonly included and in some instances available from day one. Feedback suggests this ownership component is a meaningful part of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off offerings are portrayed as flexible, including references to flexible vacation and flexible time off policies. Feedback suggests this supports work–life balance for many roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness support is cited through mental‑health platforms, coaching and meditation programs, and monthly wellness reimbursements in some contexts. Feedback suggests these offerings complement core benefits where available.
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What We Do
Clara is the leading payment platform for companies in Latin America. Our end-to-end solution includes our locally-issued corporate cards, Bill Pay, crossborder payments, and our highly-rated software platform used by thousands of the most successful companies across the region. Clara is backed by top global and regional investors such as Coatue, DST Global, General Catalyst, monashees, Kaszek, Canary, A*, BoxGroup, SV Angel, GFC, Picus Capital, Avid Ventures, ICONIQ Growth, Goldman Sachs, and prominent angel investors. Driven by our six core values (Ownership, Pride, ABC, Simplicity, Clarity and Inclusivity) we’ve reached a unicorn valuation in record time, have been recognized as a Great Place to Work and as one of the most promising startups according to Linkedin’s ranking “Top Startups 2021”. We’re looking for the best talent worldwide to join our team and be part of this journey, so you can't afford to miss this chance! We are: * Shaping business finances in Latin America * Driven by our 6 core values * Proud of our inclusive and caring culture * Certified as a Great Place to Work and a Top LinkedIn Startup
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