Human Resources Manager

The role

You will help build the HR function for XPENG in Brazil, as its first dedicated HR hire there. You will own the day-to-day local HR agenda and work with regional HR, China headquarters and local business leaders.

What you will do

• Establish Brazil's HR policies, workflows, systems and operating rhythms, adapting global practices to the local market
• Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, personal data, leave and offboarding
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, time tracking and HR operations with external vendors and internal teams
• Partner with hiring managers and regional recruiting to attract, assess and hire talent
• Support performance management, talent reviews, engagement and retention
• Ensure employment practices and contracts comply with Brazilian labor law (CLT) and company standards
• Advise employees and managers on people topics, working with external legal counsel when needed
• Act as the HR bridge between local business leaders, regional HR and global headquarters (U.S. and China)

Required qualifications

• Proven experience in a broad HR generalist role across HR operations, employee relations, recruiting, payroll, benefits and performance management
• Strong working knowledge of Brazilian employment practices and labor requirements
• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across cultures, functions and time zones
• Excellent communication skills in Portuguese and English
• Based in or able to work regularly in São Paulo

Nice to have

• Experience in a multinational environment, collaborating with China-based or other global stakeholders
• Automotive, technology, mobility or another fast-growing industry
• Experience helping establish or scale an HR function or new business operation
• Experience managing external payroll, benefits, recruiting, legal or HR service providers
• Mandarin Chinese

Before you apply

• Depending on the position and where the law permits, a background verification may be required, covering identity, academic qualifications, employment history and references

About the company

XPENG is a smart technology company integrating AI and autonomous driving into electric vehicles, eVTOL aircraft and robotics. It focuses on intelligent mobility and is expanding its presence in Brazil.