**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of Human Resources based in Brazil.** This role offers end\-to\-end ownership of the people function within a growing remote\-first organization of employees and freelancers. You’ll lead talent acquisition, people operations, employment compliance, performance, compensation, and culture while partnering closely with senior leadership. The position combines hands\-on HR execution with strategic responsibility for building scalable people systems and practices. You’ll oversee the employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding through development, compensation reviews, and offboarding. A strong focus on Quebec employment requirements makes legal and regulatory expertise particularly important for this role. You’ll also shape role clarity, manager effectiveness, employee engagement, and the systems that help a distributed team stay connected. As a member of the leadership team, you’ll have direct influence on organizational health, retention, and the employee experience. Accountabilities * Lead full\-cycle talent acquisition, including hiring\-manager intake, job descriptions, sourcing, screening, structured interviews, scorecards, references, and offers. * Maintain active candidate pipelines, provide clear communication throughout the recruitment process, and support hiring for leadership positions. * Own onboarding processes so every new hire has clear responsibilities, a 90\-day plan, and the tools and access required from day one. * Manage employment and contractor agreements while ensuring compliance with Quebec labour standards, French\-language requirements, privacy obligations including Law 25, CNESST requirements, and worker classification rules. * Own the HRIS as the central system of record, including employee data, workflows, documentation, and reporting. * Maintain the employee handbook and company policies, and administer group insurance, RRSP matching, leaves, and offboarding. * Handle sensitive employee situations with discretion, sound judgment, and care. * Run quarterly performance conversations, GWC and People Analyzer processes, and the annual performance review cycle while coaching managers on effective execution. * Maintain clear role definitions, seat descriptions, accountability structures, and expectations across the organization. * Build development paths for employees while managing underperformance and exits appropriately and consistently. * Own compensation philosophy, salary bands, market benchmarking, and the annual compensation review process. * Structure raises and promotions around expanded responsibilities and measurable milestones. * Support leadership and Finance with equity and profit\-sharing design and administration, and manage benefits renewals. * Own employee engagement measurement and translate eNPS results into actionable initiatives. * Develop remote\-team rituals around onboarding, recognition, offsites, and team connection. * Reinforce organizational values through internal communication, manager coaching, and day\-to\-day people practices. * Automate administrative HR processes where possible to increase efficiency and create more time for strategic people work. **Requirements** * 6\+ years of experience in HR or People Operations, including experience leading HR within a Quebec\-based organization of approximately 20–100 employees. * Deep, current knowledge of Quebec employment law and CNESST requirements, including employee and contractor classification. * Proven full\-cycle recruiting experience, particularly for senior and leadership positions. * Hands\-on experience configuring and managing an HRIS, with BambooHR experience preferred. * Experience designing compensation bands, conducting market benchmarking, and managing formal compensation review cycles. * Fluent written and spoken French and English is required. * Experience working within EOS or a similar organizational operating system is preferred, with GWC and People Analyzer experience considered a strong advantage. * Direct, discreet, and practical approach, with the ability to handle sensitive conversations and detailed HR administration with equal care. * Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to balance strategic priorities and hands\-on execution. * Comfortable working autonomously in a remote\-first environment and partnering with senior leaders. * AI\-oriented mindset with an interest in using automation to streamline administrative HR processes. * CRHA membership is a plus. * Experience managing a mixed employee and freelancer workforce is advantageous. * Previous experience supporting remote\-first teams is a plus. **Benefits** * Remote\-first work environment. * Four weeks of vacation. * Five personal/sick days. * Group insurance. * RRSP matching of up to $5,000\. * $500 annual health and wellness flexible allowance. * Opportun