Regional Human Resource Business Partner Latin America and Caribbean (LAC)

Location: Guatemala, Ecuador, Colombia, and Honduras.

English and Spanish fluency required. 

Please submit your job application, CV/resume, and cover letter in English.

Background 

CARE is an organization that works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice.  We seek a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security. We put women and girls at the center of everything we do because we know we cannot overcome poverty until everyone has equal rights and opportunities. 

CARE creates local solutions to poverty, and we help people find dignity during times of crisis. Our solutions range from clean water to access to education; from micro-saving to ensuring that everyone has nutritious food; from agriculture and climate change to disaster response. 

Our staff live where they work, which means we understand the challenges people face and create effective, sustainable solutions. We’ve been doing this since the end of World War II, for over 75 years, and in many ways, we’re just getting started. 

 Position 

 The Regional HRBP is a strategic role within the global human resources team, responsible for delivering a full range of HR functions—strategic, operational, advisory, and consulting—to support CARE’s regional and country leadership teams. This role contributes to regional-level decision-making by integrating people considerations into business strategies. The HRBP leads strategic P&C priorities for the region, aligning with regional plans and roadmaps, while driving the implementation of global HR initiatives. This role utilizes HR expertise to assess human capital needs and deliver effective HR solutions that support business objectives on workforce planning, performance management, total rewards, change management, talent management, learning and development, PHSEA, and employee relations. Additionally, the Regional HRBP will have a dotted-line management role for Country Office HR leads to ensure alignment with global and regional HR strategies.

 Responsibilities 

 HR Strategic Partner

• The HRBP builds strong relationships as a business partner to deliver integrated HR strategic solutions, enhancing HR function coordination and resolving people-related issues, including restructuring and funding gaps.
• They align people management strategies with CARE's policies and procedures, staying abreast of HR trends.
• The HRBP facilitates change management, drives workforce planning, and supports organizational design, performance management, and talent development.
• Additionally, the HRBP fosters a positive workplace culture, support employee relations, and coach leadership to improve employee performance.
• Regional HRBPs also provide HR leadership during crisis situations, ensuring a swift response to HR needs in humanitarian emergencies.
• They develop and implement regional strategies that promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture where everyone can thrive.
• The HRBP ensures CARE's Core Values are embedded in the regional strategy and aligned with business goals, advising regional and CO leadership on how culture can enhance organizational performance, innovation, and employee engagement.

 Dotted Line Oversight of Country Office HR Teams 

• Provide oversight and support to Country Office HR Leads, ensuring HR policies and practices align with regional goals, incorporate best practices and global standards, and support the development of strategic HR plans.
• Monitor HR performance metrics—including employee engagement, performance management, talent development, turnover, recruitment, culture, and compliance—across the region, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating capacity building.
• The HRBP participates in performance management discussions for Country Office HR Leads, providing input on strategic alignment and HR initiative effectiveness, while also serving as a mentor and coach to enhance their leadership capabilities.
• Foster collaboration and the sharing of best practices among Country Offices to strengthen the HR function across the region.
• Coordinate collaboration between Country Offices and global P&C teams to share functional expertise, best practices, and strategic insights. Maintain a HR network platform that serves as an effective learning resource and a forum for innovative discussions, enhancing the role of Country Office HR as a strategic partner for CO leadership. 

Advance P&C Global/Regional and Strategic People Initiatives 

• Champion an inclusive, thriving workplace culture, PSHEA (Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, and Abuse), the employee engagement surveys and activities, and other key P&C initiatives and programs at both global and regional levels. Collaborate closely with global units and regional teams to ensure organizational alignment, helping leaders cultivate an environment where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued.
• Proactively assess and refine HR policies and processes to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and strengthen alignment with strategic objectives 

HR Operations 

• Provide proactive, business-focused HR advice and services to leadership and HR network teams. Offer guidance on day-to-day HR matters, including hiring, onboarding, promotions, terminations, and policy interpretation. Analyze HR data to identify trends and make recommendations to client groups. Strengthen the management capabilities of business units by coaching and developing people managers, delivering solutions for strategic business initiatives, and driving results 

Qualifications 

 Education 

• University degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration (with emphasis on HR) or equivalent combination of relevant education and 7+ years of work experience.
• Recognized local HR certification. 

Required Experience 

• 7+ years of relevant experience as an HR generalist

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Strategic management skills

• Negotiating skills

• Communication Skills

• Coaching Skills

• Collaboration

• Conflict mediation skills

• High level of integrity and ethics

• Results Oriented

• Interpersonal Skills

• Customer-centric approach and commitment 

Desired Experience 

• HR experience in a global organization
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Basic Employment law knowledge and understanding, HR investigation experience   

CARE International promotes, values, respects, and fully benefits from the unique qualities, backgrounds, race, culture, age, gender, disability, values, lifestyles, perspectives, and interests of every individual—creating and maintaining a work environment that embraces diversity.

Gender justice is a high priority in its country strategy, and therefore CARE encourages committed women candidates who support gender equality to participate in its recruitment processes.