Human Resource Associate

Join us at Vera Solutions, where innovation meets purpose. We’re a forward-thinking tech company dedicated to creating digital solutions that drive significant social change. We run on passion, blending diverse skill sets and experiences with a collective mission to help organizations tackle challenges and achieve greater impact. As a social enterprise and certified B Corporation, we reinvest a majority of our profits in our growth and continued pursuit of our mission and vision.

The Human Resources Associate will support the growth of our dynamic, international team.

We’re looking for an HR professional who demonstrates excellent attention to detail, communication, and time management skills. You will be responsible for facilitating various administrative procedures, maintaining employee records, updating handbooks and other policies, and coordinating with other departments to answer questions and ensure HR processes are running smoothly.

We want someone with a demonstrated ability to coordinate competing priorities across time zones with finesse, professionalism, and enthusiasm. We value the ability to drive projects to completion quickly and efficiently – we’re a fast-moving company, and our HR portfolio reflects that.

Ultimately, you will be a trusted voice of HR across the company, serving as a global resource for staff across the globe and a local resource in terms of Brazil-specific employment questions and regulations. If you like working with a small, passionate team of individuals driven to deliver high-quality work, apply now!

• Facilitate a wide range of internal administrative procedures (e.g. managerial transitions, relocation requests, parental or other long-term leave), from receiving and processing staff requests all way through to final communication 
• Coordinate initiatives, projects, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy (e.g. new benefit rollout)
• Support compliance with local HR regulations, conduct internal audits in support of ensuring compliance
• Update and maintain local handbooks for Brazil and other countries in which we operate
• Administer all benefits across the globe (not just local benefits)
• Liaise with key vendors (e.g. benefits vendors, employment lawyer)
• Manage employee records on Vera’s internal tech platforms (e.g. Salesforce system)
• Prepare employee letters (new hire agreements, employment verification letters, etc.)
• Negotiate contracts when necessary (e.g. with benefits vendors)
• Support the development of HR training materials for employees or new hires
  

• 3+ years of HR experience
• HR experience and expertise in an international company
• Good knowledge of HR policies and systems
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Outcome-oriented – you can drive complex project to completion
• Ownership of initiatives and working independently 
• Professional integrity – sense of responsibility and accountability
• Ability to work with people across time zones 
• Ability to work in the English language (written and spoken)
• Experience with Google Drive/Docs
• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required