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Key Responsibilities:
- Administer employment contracts for Chilean local hires and expatriates.
- Ensure compliance with Chilean labor laws and internal HR policies.
- Supervise and guide HR Assistants/Coordinators to ensure high-quality administrative support.
- Act as the main HR contact in Chile for internal stakeholders and interdepartmental projects.
- Support recruitment, compensation, benefits, payroll coordination, and HR systems.
- Lead the development and implementation of process improvements and system enhancements.
- Oversee immigration processes for expatriates, including compliance and visa tracking.
- Monitor and report on HR metrics; ensure data accuracy in HRIS platforms (UKG, WinPer, GeoVictoria, Buk).
- Coordinate internal audits and financial compliance efforts related to HR.
- Prepare and manage the HR department’s budget in collaboration with HR leadership.

Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Certification such as PHR, PMP, SHRM-CP, or a recognized Chilean equivalent.




- Minimum 6 years of experience in business operations, including 2+ years in HR roles.
- Proven supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of Chilean labor regulations.
- Experience working in a unionized environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems (e.g., UKG, WinPer, GeoVictoria).
- Exceptional judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual fluency in English (CEFR Level C2 or higher), with strong cross-cultural communication abilities
- Knowledge of office management and organizational principles.
- Experience in international work environments or scientific institutions.

Physical & Work Conditions
- Primarily office-based with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking
- Must be able to lift up to 4.5 kg regularly and up to 11.3 kg occasionally
- Requires close vision, depth perception, and manual

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