Our client is a Brazilian cybersecurity company operating in 55 countries, with physical offices in Brazil and the United States. They are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of People & Culture to lead their HR function and drive organizational excellence through people-focused initiatives. This role will be instrumental in shaping the company culture and supporting growth objectives.

Role Overview

The Director of People & Culture will lead various HR functions while fostering a positive workplace culture aligned with our company's mission and values. This senior leadership position will oversee a team of 5 professionals (4 senior and 1 junior) and work closely with executive leadership and investors.

Key Responsibilities

People & Culture

• Develop and strengthen organizational culture by aligning company values with vision and mission
• Partner with business leaders to integrate people strategies with business objectives
• Serve as strategic HR business partner to leadership on people-related matters
• Oversee and coordinate all People pillars: Talent Acquisition, People Ops, Organizational Development, and Employee Experience

Talent Acquisition

• Lead employer value proposition (EVP) development and employer branding initiatives
• Develop comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned with future business needs
• Create positive candidate experiences that reflect company culture and values

Organizational Development

• Design market-competitive compensation structures
• Implement performance management systems that support talent development
• Create training and development programs aligned with growth strategy
• Develop succession planning and career development frameworks
• Design and execute leadership development programs

Employee Experience

• Foster an engaging work environment where employees feel valued
• Develop integration strategies and internal marketing initiatives
• Conduct employee satisfaction surveys and implement improvement actions

People Operations

• Ensure efficient execution of core HR functions including personnel administration and onboarding
• Manage HR systems and technologies
• Analyze HR data to support strategic decision-making

Key Challenges

• Managing sustainable company growth during expansion
• Ensuring entrepreneurial profiles for effective self-management
• Direct leadership of a 5-person team
• Maintaining effective communication with senior leadership and investors
• Facilitating cross-functional collaboration
• Supporting the development of People function areas

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or related field
• 10+ years of HR experience with leadership roles
• Advanced English proficiency (Spanish is a plus)
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
• Experience in high-growth environments