Manager, Human Resources

Requisition ID: 15963

Job Location(s):

São Paulo, SP, BR, 04547-003

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Time in Office: Hybrid

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 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

Job Category: Corporate