We believe in a world where growth thrives across borders and cultures. Our mission is to guide companies on their journey by providing services and technology that enables global talent management and delivers a human experience.
As an Employer-of-Record (EOR) provider, we offer the HR and compliance infrastructure essential for companies to expand internationally. We take care of the complex, behind-the-scenes work, allowing companies to focus on the strategies that drive their success. We are For People, By People.
The future of work is borderless, and so are we. Our people are located around the globe — in the U.S., the UK, India, Colombia, China, and beyond. Diversity and belonging are not just values, they are who we are.
We are also committed to making a positive impact. Through our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact initiative, we are addressing our environmental footprint and promoting social responsibility. Our impact program is central to our vision and culture, focusing on employee wellness, diversity, charitable work, and ethical corporate governance.
If you are interested in working in a people-centric, global organization, apply below.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional HR Lead to support our clients. The role will oversee day-to-day HR operations across multiple countries within North and South America.
This role owns regional service delivery performance, escalations, compliance, and continuous improvement, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality support for employees and managers.
The successful candidate will blend deep HR expertise with strong people, customer service, and transformation skills. They will partner closely with internal teams (HR, Payroll, Shared Services, Legal, Finance) and external vendors to deliver consistent, compliant, and scalable service consistent, compliant, and scalable service delivery.
This role is a hands-on, individual contributor who can proactively address complex issues while standardizing processes across diverse jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
Regional HR Service Delivery Oversight & Execution Governance
- Assist in oversight end-to-end HR service delivery operations across assigned countries, ensuring adherence to SLAs, service catalog, and operating model
- Review and validate case resolution quality, including accuracy of decisions, policy application, and completeness of documentation
- Ensure HR cases and lifecycle actions are supported by documented approvals, audit trails, and system records
- Monitor and enforce case management standards, including response times, resolution timelines, and escalation protocols
- Ensure consistent execution of HR processes aligned with global standards and regional legal requirement
Escalation Ownership, Decision Authority & External Engagement
- Act as the primary and first line escalation point for complex, sensitive, or high-risk HR matters
- Engage directly with WSEs (Workers) and Clients to investigate issues, provide guidance, and communicate resolutions
- Conduct case review and risk assessment, determining appropriate resolution actions in alignment with policy and legal requirements
- Provide final decision-making and approval on Tier 2 escalations, including non-standard or exception-based scenarios
- Escalate only high-risk, legally sensitive, or business-critical matters to the Sr. Manager, with a clear summary, risk assessment, and recommended action
- Ensure all escalations are fully documented, including facts, analysis, decision rationale, actions taken, and final resolution
Regional Compliance & Risk Management
- Drive compliance with country-specific employment laws, statutory requirements, and internal HR policies across the region
- Validate that HR lifecycle activities (e.g., hires, changes, terminations) are executed in compliance with local regulations and contractual obligations
- Establish and enforce HR control frameworks, including approval requirements, documentation standards, and validation checkpoints
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and compliance risks, including policy misapplication and data integrity issues
- Ensure readiness for internal and external audits, including provision of documentation and explanation of decisions
Team Mentorship, Performance Management & Capability Building
- Mentor a team of Employee Relationship Consultants, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and expectations
- Allocate and manage workload to ensure balanced case distribution, SLA adherence, and timely resolution
- Review team output for accuracy, completeness, and compliance adherence
- Monitor and manage performance against KPIs, SLAs, and quality standards, implementing corrective actions as needed
- Provide guidance on complex case handling, policy interpretation, and compliance application
Operational Excellence, Process Standardization & Transformation
- Standardize HR processes across countries by defining and enforcing consistent workflows, controls, and documentation requirements
- Identify and implement process improvements to reduce variability, increase efficiency, and minimize risk
- Drive adoption of automation, self-service tools, and workflow optimization in partnership with internal teams
- Establish and monitor KPIs and SLAs, using performance data to drive continuous improvement
- Lead or support transformation initiatives to scale HR service delivery and improve employee and client experience
Cross-Functional Coordination & Dependency Management
- Partner with Shared Services (Tier 1 / 1.5) to ensure proper intake, triage, and escalation of HR cases
- Collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, Legal, and Finance to ensure accurate and compliant execution of HR processes
- Act as a key point of contact for Worksite employees and Clients on complex HR matters requiring advanced support
- Ensure alignment between upstream inputs (HR data, approvals) and downstream impacts (payroll, benefits, reporting)
- Drive resolution of cross-functional issues by enforcing accountability, timelines, and clear ownership across teams
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Support relationships with regional vendors (e.g., benefits providers, local partners), where applicable
- Monitor vendor performance against SLAs, accuracy standards, and compliance requirements
- Conduct performance reviews, including issue tracking, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans
- Represent HR Service Delivery in client-facing discussions, including escalations, service reviews, and issue resolution
- Communicate service performance, risks, and improvement initiatives to senior leadership and stakeholders
Controls, Documentation & Audit Readiness
- Ensure all HR processes are supported by current SOPs, knowledge articles, and control documentation
- Maintain audit-ready records for HR cases, lifecycle actions, and compliance activities
- Enforce data privacy and confidentiality requirements (e.g., GDPR where applicable)
- Ensure all decisions, approvals, and actions are traceable, documented, and aligned with governance standards
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- 7+ years of experience in HR operations or HR service delivery, including multi-country scope. This role supports the Americas (North, South, and Central America).
- Demonstrated experience leading HR service delivery teams and managing escalations
- Strong knowledge of regional employment laws and HR compliance requirements
- Proven experience managing case operations with defined KPIs and SLAs
- Experience operating in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Fluency in English; additional regional language(s) preferred
Preferred
- Experience in shared services, EOR, or global HR operating models
- Familiarity with HRIS and case management platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Workday, Zendesk, Salesforce)
- Experience leading HR transformation, automation, or system implementations
- Professional certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, PHR/SPHR)
This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities, and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job. Other duties or skills may be required.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work with a purpose — simplifying global expansion across borders and cultures
- A diverse and inclusive environment
- Country-specific benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Your birthday off and a day for you to volunteer and give back to the organization of your choice
- Generous Parental Leave Program
- Growth and development opportunities with access to a top learning content provider
- The opportunity to challenge yourself in a high-performing organization and leave each day knowing you have made an impact.
Atlas Technology Solutions, Inc. (Atlas HXM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Atlas HXM is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Atlas HXM are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Atlas HXM will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Atlas HXM encourages applicants of all ages.
Atlas HXM will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.
Hiring decisions are based upon Atlas HXM’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, and location.
This role will be subject to a background check under local law after an employment offer has been made. Employment may be subject to results. In addition, references may be requested at the final stage of the process.
Atlas HXM will only email candidates from an “@atlashxm.com” email address. Candidates should ignore communications purporting to be from Atlas HXM that originate from any other email address. Atlas HXM will never ask candidates or employees to purchase gift cards or otherwise make payments in connection with applying for a job with Atlas HXM.
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