Human Resources Business Partner

**Human Resources Business Partner - Mexico City**

Let’s be unstoppable together

Circana is a leader in providing technology, AI, and data to fast-moving consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers seeking to optimize their businesses. Circana’s predictive analytics and technology empower clients to measure their market share, understand the underlying consumer behavior driving it, and accelerate their growth. Circana’s Liquid Data technology platform is powered by an expansive, high-quality data set and intelligent algorithms trained on six decades of domain expertise.

**What will you be doing?**

As the HR point of contact for Mexico, Brazil, and Puerto Rico, you will provide day-to-day support to employees and leaders while ensuring compliance with local and global HR practices. You’ll manage core HR operations such as onboarding, employee relations, payroll and benefits coordination, and documentation. Success in this role requires strong communication, empathy, and teamwork. Over time, you’ll have the opportunity to expand into leading onboarding sessions and HR communications.

**_ This position is based in Mexico City and requires in-office presence once per week (Wednesdays), with flexibility to attend additional days as needed._**

**Responsibilities**:
Employee Support & Relations- Serve as the HR point of contact for Mexico, Brazil, and Puerto Rico, addressing employee inquiries and routing them to the right resources.- Foster a positive workplace culture by promoting open communication, inclusivity, and teamwork.- Provide guidance to leaders on employee relations, conflict resolution, and—when necessary—performance or disciplinary actions.- Support employee engagement and retention through activities that enhance satisfaction and belonging.

HR Operations- Partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition on staffing needs, recruitment, and onboarding.- Manage employee lifecycle activities including promotions, transfers, leaves, terminations, and offboarding.- Prepare and maintain HR documentation (contracts, employee letters, records) with accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.- Coordinate with payroll and benefits vendors to ensure accuracy and compliance.- Support performance management, employee development, and talent initiatives in partnership with the HR Manager.- Design, implement, and monitor training programs aligned with business needs and career development goals.- Collaborate with legal on contracts and compliance requirements.

Compliance & Development- Ensure compliance with local labor laws and global policies; coordinate and deliver required compliance training.- Analyze HR metrics, prepare reports, and share insights with leadership.- Contribute to global HR and business projects while driving process improvements locally.- Stay current on HR best practices through continuous learning and professional development.

**Requirements**:

- To successfully perform this position, the individual must perform the essential tasks satisfactorily. The requirements detailed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled persons to perform essential functions. The following qualifications are necessary to perform the job proficiently:_
- **Applications/resumes must be submitted in English.**3+ years of HR experience** handling sensitive and confidential information, ideally in marketing, data, or related industries.**Advanced English and Spanish required**; Portuguese (basic or willingness to learn) strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field- Knowledge of local, state, federal, and international HR legislation.- Strong administrative background with experience in HR operations, documentation, payroll, and benefits administration.- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment.- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization.- Demonstrated ability to advise leaders, influence decisions, and provide HR solutions that support team and manager development.- Ability to bring immediate credibility to the HR function through professional qualifications, leadership presence, and integrity.- Resilient under pressure with adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, HRIS, payroll, and accounting systems.- Experience working with third-party payroll and benefits vendors a plus.- Professional certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.

**Circana Behaviors**

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business w