HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR BRAZIL

Human Resources Director Brazil - This role is critical in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent while ensuring a positive, inclusive, and compliant work environment. Everyone deserves a fulfilling life. Thats why were dedicated to enhancing the lives of renal patients. As a global leader and the largest independent renal service provider in Europe, we have 13,000 healthcare professionals caring for around 41,000 patients across 450 clinics in 24 countries globally. We provide renal care personalized to patients needs and choices, offering a portfolio of treatments ranging from preventive care, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and home care, to the coordination of patients comorbidities and holiday dialysis. Our vision is to transform renal care, delivering and broadening access to the highest quality of kidney care for patients around the world. At the heart of what we do is our standardized care delivery model, continuously evolving digital & AI infrastructure and people caring for patients with competence, passion and inspiration. Headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, Diaverum is part of the M42 group of companies, a first-of-its-kind integrated health powerhouse committed to the sustainable future of health. Diaverum Brazil ranks first in the number of patients within the Diaverum group and is the second-largest player in the Brazilian market. The company provides renal services through its own clinics and as a third-party provider for hospitals, treating 4,500 chronic patients across 12 clinics, performing 75,000 treatments per month. Headquartered in São Paulo, its clinics are located in the São Paulo metropolitan region and the state of Sergipe, while also serving hospitals in São Paulo, Sergipe, Bahia, and João Pessoa. Diaverum Brazil has a team of 1,200 direct employees and 200 contracted nephrologists. The HR team consists of 16 members, with two based at the headquarters and the rest distributed across the clinics. With an average business growth of over 30% per year, the company is currently developing and deploying HR IT systems in a dynamic, flexible, and multidisciplinary environment. As a key member of the Management Team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the HR strategy, talent development, employee relations, and compliance with local labour laws, ensuring alignment with global HR standards and company goals. Reporting to the Country Manager Brazil, this role is based in São Paulo (headquarters in the Vila Olímpia neighborhood) and requires between 20% and 40% local travel. Develop and implement a business-driven HR strategy, supporting the organizational structure with leadership. Act as an ambassador and change agent, ensuring that Diaverums culture and values are a living reality. Represent HR in the Country Management Team and Brazil in the global HR team, contributing to continuous improvement projects. Be a visible and hands-on partner for senior leaders, managers, and employees. Ensure labour law compliance and provide guidance on employment matters. Equip clinic managers with HR tools to become strong people managers. Support in talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, and development. Oversee payroll, contracts, and HR administration. Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and performance reviews. Support M&A activities, ensuring a seamless HR operational transition. Lead workforce planning, ensuring talent attraction and retention. Contribute to budget planning and labour efficiency initiatives with Finance and Operations. Measure and report on key HR data to drive decision-making. Develop and implement HR policies and procedures aligned with corporate standards. Ensure HR tools are available and used effectively across the business. Educate managers and employees on HR processes, including creating employee handbooks and onboarding materials. People & Organizational DevelopmentLead organizational design initiatives with the management team. Drive learning & development, ensuring training programs support business needs. Oversee employee onboarding, ensuring a strong integration into Diaverums culture and values. Lead succession planning for key management roles and specialists. Implement the annual performance appraisal process, ensuring clear goal setting and development plans. Support restructuring initiatives to optimize the organizations effectiveness. Oversee payroll and benefits administration, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Implement a structured annual compensation review process based on market benchmarks and performance. Develop compensation strategies that drive a high-performance culture. ABOUT YOUYou have 8-10 years of experience in HR across multiple disciplines and a proven track record in leading change within multilevel organizations. Your strong business acumen allows you to align HR strategies with company goals, and you have an in-depth understanding of Brazilian labour law. You have worked in an international environment, and if you have experience in the healthcare industry, thats a big plus. You hold a university degree in HR, Finance, or a related field, and you are fluent in English. You are comfortable using MS Office and other HR tools to support business operations. You are a customer-focused HR leader with strong relationship-building skills. You take a hands-on approach, ensuring HR strategies are not only well-designed but also effectively executed. Your communication, listening, and coaching skills allow you to support both employees and managers, creating a positive and productive work environment. As a change agent, you have the ability to lead HR transformations and integration processes, making a real impact on the business. You have a continuous improvement mindset, always striving to optimize processes and enhance the employee experience. If you have experience in an international company and a background in the healthcare industry, that would be a plus!If youre ready to take on a strategic and operational HR leadership role in a fast-paced, global environment, wed love to hear from you! Apply now or reach out for more details. At Diaverum, we value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment for everyone, welcoming applicants regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, age, or marital status. #J-18808-Ljbffr