Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position is directly responsible for leading the global human resources organization

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement a communication strategy that ensures that the mission, vision, values, current priorities and operational strategies of the business are clearly understood at every level of the organization
• Develop a people strategy to support the achievement of the overall business operations objectives, including organizational design, talent management, learning and development, and compensation planning
• Function as a strategic business advisor to the executive/senior management of each business unit or specialty group regarding key organizational and management issues.
• Work with the company's executive management team to establish a sound plan of management succession that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the company.
• Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of strategic goals.
• Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefits plans that are competitive and cost-effective.
• Recommend, develop as necessary and implement instrumentation and performance monitoring to assess ongoing achievement to defined People Ops targets.
• Participate as a culture creator in matching our company values to promote welcoming, psychologically safe and rewarding experiences for our employees.
• Provide overall leadership and guidance to the people function by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation and benefits globally.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Demonstrably high empathy and foresight.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of and experience with varied human resource information systems.
• Skilled in navigating varied global cultures, with a particular emphasis on understanding Brazil
• Business proficiency in Portuguese
• Based in, or willing to relocate to Houston

Education and Experience:

• A BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university; MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field preferred.
• Experience leading a global organization
• Experience working in a private equity backed environment preferred
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.