Hybrid Senior HR Business Partner – Animal Health

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About the role

  • Strategic HR Business Partner for Animal Health Brazil shaping and executing people strategy across commercial and manufacturing operations. Leading organizational culture and development initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior leadership in commercial and manufacturing to define and execute the people strategy aligned to business priorities, growth ambitions and transformation agenda
  • Lead and develop a team of 3 direct reports located in different sites, as well as indirect teams under their scope, fostering a high‑performance, inclusive and collaborative HR organization
  • Drive organizational effectiveness, including organization design, workforce planning, succession planning and capability building to support current and future business needs
  • Lead and/or co‑lead strategic talent initiatives, including leadership pipeline development, critical role management, and executive coaching in partnership with regional and global HR
  • Manage and resolve complex employee and labor relations issues, ensuring fair, consistent and business‑oriented solutions that protect the company and reinforce our culture and values
  • Provide day‑to‑day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, performance discussions and disciplinary actions)
  • Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation, ensuring alignment with global standards and local legal and business context
  • Develop and approve contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness in close partnership with Compensation & Benefits
  • Maintain in‑depth knowledge of legal requirements related to the management of employees and unionized environments, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; partner with the Legal department as needed
  • Analyze HR and business trends and metrics in partnership with local, regional and global HR teams to identify issues and opportunities, and to design integrated solutions, programs and policies
  • Lead and oversee effective, thorough and objective investigations when required
  • Champion and co‑lead Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives for Animal Health Brazil, promoting an inclusive culture and diverse leadership pipeline
  • Embed and sustain company culture and leadership standards (incl. ELS and other global frameworks) across Animal Health Brazil, acting as a role model and cultural ambassador

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (required)
  • Master’s degree desired
  • Experience as an HR Business Partner at least 5 years in multinational companies, ideally in organizations with physical products (manufacturing and/or commercial operations)
  • Demonstrated experience in leading HR teams and influencing senior leaders in complex, matrixed environments
  • Proven ability to resolve complex employee relations and labor relations issues
  • Solid experience across multiple HR disciplines, including:
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Talent Management and Succession Planning
  • Organizational diagnosis and design
  • Performance management
  • Organizational culture and change management
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge and coach senior leaders
  • Robust business acumen and strong understanding of commercial and/or manufacturing dynamics
  • Negotiation and consultation skills, including union and external stakeholder interactions
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship skills and stakeholder management
  • Proven management experience, including developing and engaging diverse teams
  • Previous experience collaborating in and co‑leading DE&I initiatives
  • Portuguese required
  • Advanced English
  • Intermediate in Spanish will be considered a plus

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Senior HR Business Partner – Animal Health

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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