Human Resources Manager

Responsibilities

• Partner with our Employer of Record (EOR) vendor to support Porch's Colombia workforce across the full employee lifecycle and ensure alignment between EOR records and Workday.
• Ensure Colombia HR operations align with the Corporate HR strategy through close partnership with the HRBP team, Contingent Workforce Operations, HR Operations, and other HR centers of excellence (COEs).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for local employee relations issues.
• Bridge management and employees by addressing demands, grievances, or other concerns in partnership with the HRBP team and the EOR.
• Advise on Colombian labor law compliance — including the Substantive Labor Code (Código Sustantivo del Trabajo) — in coordination with the EOR vendor and Legal team.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and flag updates that impact Porch's Colombia workforce.
• Develop and maintain HR procedures, practices, and policy guidance for Porch's Colombia workforce, working within the parameters of the EOR relationship, and contribute to a Colombia-specific reference for our local team.
• Support workplace investigations and disciplinary and termination procedures in partnership with the HRBP team, Legal, and the EOR — including managing probation period considerations under Colombian law (two-month statutory maximum).
• Work with the Head of Employee Experience and HRBPs to assist leaders with strategic organizational design and reorganizations.
• Contribute to recruiting efforts by supporting hiring leaders and the corporate Talent Acquisition team, including customizing job descriptions.
• Partner with the HRBP team and managers on performance management — championing the annual and mid-year cycles and supporting performance improvement plans as needed.
• Support manager and employee self-service in Workday and the EOR platform; conduct training as needed.
• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training and continuing education.
• Support workplace health and safety compliance, leveraging EOR resources and Colombian regulatory requirements.
• Act as a culture steward — promoting a positive work environment, championing Porch's values, and supporting employee engagement through effective communication and relationship-building.
• Respond to audit requests as needed.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in human resources management.
• Working knowledge of Colombian labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, including the Substantive Labor Code is required.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English (written and verbal).
• Experience working with or alongside an Employer of Record (EOR) is a plus.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point); Workday experience is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, especially across U. S. time zones.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, virtual environment requiring self-motivation and adaptability.
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