Hr Manager – Employee Relations & Hr Business Partner …, Girardot

Description We are looking for an HR professional to join the team in Bogotá, Colombia. This position is primarily focused on Employee Relations (approximately 80%) with an additional HR Business Partner / HR BAM scope for the Finance organization (20% or less). This role will serve as a key point of contact for HR-related case management, with a strong emphasis on interpreting and applying internal policies, supporting decision-making, and ensuring alignment with company principles and guidelines. The idóneo candidate will bring solid experience in Employee Relations and/or Labor Relations, along with the ability to partner effectively with HR stakeholders and provide disciplined, proactive support in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities
- Lead and manage employee relations cases across a broad range of situations, with a strong focus on internal policies and principles.
- Provide guidance to HR partners and other HR stakeholders on employee-related matters, including policy interpretation and case resolution.
- Support decision-making related to employee situations such as policy exceptions, travel-related exceptions, health-related policy questions, and other internal guideline matters.
- Review cases thoroughly, assess context and intent, and determine whether proposed actions are aligned with company policies and principles.
- Act as a trusted HR advisor, primarily supporting internal HR clients rather than direct business-facing stakeholders.
- Contribute to labor relations topics, including exposure to third-party workforce management and a general understanding of Colombian labor law from an HR perspective.
- Provide limited HRBP/HR BAM support to the Finance organization, building understanding of the function and strengthening partnership with stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain strong cross-functional collaboration within HR.
- Provide guidance and support to an intern reporting into the role.
- Demonstrate strong operational discipline, ownership, and proactive follow-through in day-to-day activities. Job Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Human Resources.
- Proven experience in Employee Relations and/or Labor Relations, with stronger emphasis on Employee Relations.
- Experience working with internal policies, case management, and HR decision-making.
- General knowledge of Colombian labor law from an HR perspective.
- Exposure to third-party workforce management is valued.
- Strong communication skills in English, with at least B2 level proficiency (written and spoken).
- Bachelor's degree completed.
- Strong sense of accountability, self-leadership, proactivity, and discipline.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, analyze situations carefully, and make policy-based recommendations.
- Location preference: Bogotá, Colombia. Nice to Have Requirements
- Previous experience as an HRBP or HR BAM.
- Broader HR background across additional HR disciplines.
- Experience partnering with Finance organizations or supporting corporate functions.
- Experience leading or supporting complex employee cases requiring judgment and policy interpretation.
- Experience managing stakeholders across multiple HR teams.
- Prior experience coaching, mentoring, or supervising junior talent/interns. Reporting Line Reports to Country HR – Colombia. Has one intern reporting into the role. Benefits
- Ownership of projects from day one and specific responsibilities.
- Continuous mentorship and formal training from the manager.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment that values individuals and promotes initiatives.
- Flexibility to arrange work schedule based on personal needs.
- Support for work/life effectiveness and long-term well‑being.
- Competitive salary and benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr Postúlate en Kit Empleo: kitempleo.com.co/empleo/1az6zn