Director, Human Resources

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

This postion can be located in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia or Argentina.

About the role:
The Director, People & Culture Latin America at BCD Meetings & Events is responsible for overseeing all People & Culture functions in Latam countries. They act as the main contact for the Latam Senior Leadership Team, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and BCD employment policies. This role involves managing a team of People & Culture professionals across various Latam countries and being the point of escalation for HR matters at a regional level.

You're Good at:

• Providing guidance to senior leaders on HR issues
• Leading and coaching a team of People & Culture professionals
• Strategic thinking and designing solutions for regional challenges
• Collaborating with global teams to align initiatives
• Supporting employee engagement and development
• Implementing performance management processes
• Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Utilizing HR technology tools effectively
• Standardizing practices and processes company-wide

You might also have:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Proficiency in English and Spanish, with Portuguese as a plus
• Experience in multi-country leadership
• Knowledge of current labor laws and regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to travel within the region

This role requires a bachelor's degree, a minimum of twelve years of HR experience, including seven years in people management, and experience using HR information systems.

THE PERKS

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

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