At Viva, we're not just reshaping the role of an Executive Assistant; we're revolutionizing executive support, creating remote job opportunities in LATAM, and advancing women's participation in the workforce. If you're ready to redefine your career in a dynamic and empowering work environment, Viva is the place where your skills meet our mission.
Your responsibilities:
As the Head of Talent at Viva, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving our talent management strategies and initiatives. We're seeking a highly experienced and visionary leader who is passionate about recruiting, training, and retaining top talent. You’ll report directly to our Co-CEO Adnan, and collaborate with our other teams.
- Plan and execute OKRs for all Talent functions
- Lead a team of 3+ direct reports across Recruitment, L&D, and People Ops
- Manage and improve company-wide processes for compensation, benefits, leave, retention, disciplinary matters, succession, performance management, team engagement, and community impact
- Analyze and own talent data metrics, making recommendations for improving productivity and performance (e.g. applications, turnover, performance ratings, engagement surveys, exit interviews).
- Communicate company news and updates effectively across the organization
Why Viva?
- Fully Remote Work Environment: Embrace the freedom of working from anywhere while contributing to an international and diverse team.
- Endless Growth Opportunities: Grow both professionally and personally in an environment that encourages continuous learning and development.
- Women Empowerment Culture: Be part of a women-majority workplace that actively supports gender equality and empowers women in emerging economies (our social mission).
- Wellness-Centric Environment: Your wellness is our top priority. Participate in weekly activities promoting support, inclusion, and recognition.
- Generate Impact: Work alongside and connect with top executives at the fastest-growing companies in the world.
What we're looking for:
We're seeking individuals with:
- Degree in business administration, industrial engineering, human resources or psychology
- Additional HR or data analysis education, such as a degree or certification
- Desire for a long-term position
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience (supporting any of the following countries: Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala, Ecuador, and El Salvador)
- 3+ years of experience leading an HR team (as a manager or in a higher role)
- Quick adaptability and excellent communication skills (C1 proficiency in English).
- Experience working in remote or hybrid work environments.
- Tech-savvy with experience in project management and HR tools (40+ WPM)
- Expert knowledge of HR policies, regulations, compliance standards, and HR data analytics.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Power BI
- Proven experience in managing HR KPIs such as time to hire, staff turnover, and work climate
What we offer:
- 100% remote work: Work from anywhere.
- Competitive benefit package: Competitive salary with semi-annual increases, quarterly bonuses, paid holidays, vacation days, sick days, and family care days.
- Global health insurance: Including medical, dental, vision, and mental health.
- Career development: Ongoing coaching, training, and opportunities for professional growth.
- World-class culture: with weekly wellness sessions, team socials, team meals, trivia, and Women in Leadership sessions
- Paid maternity leave, pregnancy accommodation, and flexibility for any family commitments
If this feels like the right long-term career path for you, we recommend you apply! Our process typically takes 2 weeks from start to finish. Please monitor your spam/junk folder for emails from us.
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Viva is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on age, race, religion, country of origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
