Manager, Human Resources
São Paulo, SP, BR, 04547-003
At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.
Overview
The HR Business Partner Manager – Brazil serves as the main HR contact for the Brazil Country Manager and local leadership team. They manage the People & Culture strategy end to end in the Brazil market.
This role is accountable for translating business priorities into people strategies and delivering high-impact HR solutions across talent, org design, employee relations, and workforce planning. As the in-country HR leader, this role ensures alignment with global HR priorities while tailoring approaches to local market needs, regulations, and culture.
What You'll Do
Strategic HR Partnership
- Act as the primary HR advisor to the leader leading all aspects of operations in Brazil, supporting business strategy, decision-making, and organizational efficiency
- Partner with local leadership to define and implement the country people strategy, aligned to business growth priorities
- Provide thought leadership on organizational design, team effectiveness, and change management
- Drive leadership capability and build strong, high-performing teams across functions
- Drive alignment and positive relationships between local management and international operations
Talent & Workforce Planning
- Lead workforce planning, organizational planning, and talent management across Brazil
- Coordinate with Talent Acquisition to ensure strong hiring strategies and execution for key roles
- Identify capability gaps and partner with Talent Development to design and deploy targeted solutions
- Champion a strong performance culture, including goal setting, feedback, and development
- Implement HR strategy for new retail store launches, ensuring strong talent, onboarding, and operational readiness
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Own employee relations strategy for Brazil, ensuring consistent, fair, and compliant practices
- Provide advice and coaching to managers on performance management, engagement, and disciplinary actions
- Partner with legal and external advisors as needed to mitigate risk and support compliance with Brazilian labor laws
- Lead and coordinate complex employee relations matters and investigations
HR Program Delivery & Localization
- Collaborate with worldwide HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deploy and adapt global programs locally (Total Rewards, Talent, HR Operations, etc.)
- Ensure HR policies and practices are localized, compliant, and effectively communicated
- Serve as the voice of Brazil, providing input to build global programs based on local market insights
Culture, Engagement & Leadership
- Drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, culture, and retention across Brazil
- Partner with leaders to build an inclusive, high-performance culture aligned with company values
- Lead or support key change initiatives and organizational transformations within the country
What You'll Bring to the Table
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
- 6–10+ years progressive HR experience, including HRBP experience in Brazil
- Solid knowledge of Brazilian labor law and HR practices
- Demonstrate ability to partner with senior business leaders (Country Manager / Director level and above)
- Experience working in a global organization with matrixed stakeholders
- Strong business insight with the ability to translate business strategy into people solutions
- Demonstrated experience in employee relations, talent management, and organizational design
- Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
- Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and get results in a fast-paced environment
- Fluent in Portuguese and English, preferably Spanish as well
ROLE SCOPE & IMPACT
- Primary HRBP to the Brazil leadership head and management team, with an opportunity to expand scope across other LATAM countries over time
- In-country HR lead, accountable for the full employee lifecycle
- Works independently with support from regional HR leadership and global COEs
- Leads cross-functional HR initiatives and drives local implementation of global programs
- Exercises sound judgment in complex business and people decisions
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other protected classification.
Job Category: Corporate