Director, HR Business Partner – LATAM
Ninjakitchen, Miami, FL, United States
Director, HR Business Partner – LATAM
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by our two trusted global brands, Shark and Ninja, we have a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market—entering and redefining categories through bold thinking and consumer‑first design. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts (Greater Boston), with more than 4,100 associates worldwide, SharkNinja products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors worldwide.
Location Miami, FL (Hybrid)
About Us SharkNinja represents a critical and rapidly expanding growth region for SharkNinja. As we scale across Mexico and additional markets in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, we are building the people infrastructure to support sustainable, high‑performance growth.
Role Summary The Director, HRBP – LATAM will serve as the senior People & Culture leader for SharkNinja’s growing Latin America organization. Based in Miami, FL and reporting to the VP, HR Innovation and Performance at SharkNinja, this role will support Mexico as well as additional current and future markets across Central America, South America, and the Caribbean region.
This leader will build and execute a scalable regional people strategy aligned to aggressive commercial growth plans. The role requires balancing global alignment with local market realities—ensuring strong organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, and cultural integration across a multi‑country footprint.
At SharkNinja, friction fuels innovation. This role demands a strategic thinker with a bias for action, strong cross‑cultural capability, and the courage to challenge assumptions in order to build agile, high‑performing teams across LATAM.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the senior HR leader supporting LATAM (e.g., Commercial and other cross‑functional teams) operations across Mexico and expanding markets in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Partner with regional leadership to enable growth, new market entry, distributor expansion, and commercial scaling.
Act as the bridge between LATAM leadership and U.S.-based headquarters, ensuring alignment with global strategy while tailoring execution locally.
Translate enterprise HR frameworks into practical, compliant, and culturally relevant solutions across multiple countries.
Diagnose organizational needs and design structures that enable agility, accountability, and performance.
Lead workforce planning aligned to revenue targets and market expansion.
Drive change management initiatives tied to new country launches, evolving operating models, and scaling commercial teams.
Develop and implement strategies to attract, retain, and develop top commercial talent across LATAM markets.
Lead succession planning and leadership capability building.
Partner with Talent Acquisition to build diverse and competitive talent pipelines in emerging markets.
Champion a high‑performance, inclusive culture aligned with SharkNinja’s success drivers.
Foster a mindset of ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement across the region.
Design engagement strategies that resonate across diverse cultural contexts within LATAM.
Ensure compliance with Mexico labor law and applicable employment regulations across LATAM markets.
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (Compensation, Total Rewards, Talent, DEI, Learning) to deliver integrated and seamless people solutions.
Provide expert guidance on employee relations, policy governance, and risk mitigation.
Leverage workforce analytics to anticipate talent needs and inform business decisions.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across markets and convert insights into action.
Provide regular regional updates and strategic recommendations to Boston‑based leadership.
Experience
10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in strategic HRBP roles supporting commercial or growth‑focused organizations.
Experience supporting multi‑country LATAM operations preferred.
Demonstrated success driving organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives.
Strong knowledge of Mexico labor law; familiarity with broader LATAM employment frameworks highly desirable.
Experience operating within a global organization with U.S.-based leadership.
Proven ability to influence business decisions through data and workforce insights.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
Master’s degree or HR certification preferred.
Language Requirements
Fluent bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (required).
In addition to English and Spanish, Portuguese proficiency is strongly preferred to support future growth in Portuguese‑speaking markets.
Core Competencies
Strategic influence across geographies
Cross‑cultural leadership and regional fluency
Organizational design and growth enablement
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management
Adaptability and comfort operating in high‑growth environments
Travel Travel required within Mexico and across LATAM markets, with periodic travel to SharkNinja headquarters in Greater Boston, MA and/or other key SharkNinja corporate hubs.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment where every associate can thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support all associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com.
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Location Miami, FL (Hybrid)
About Us SharkNinja represents a critical and rapidly expanding growth region for SharkNinja. As we scale across Mexico and additional markets in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, we are building the people infrastructure to support sustainable, high‑performance growth.
Role Summary The Director, HRBP – LATAM will serve as the senior People & Culture leader for SharkNinja’s growing Latin America organization. Based in Miami, FL and reporting to the VP, HR Innovation and Performance at SharkNinja, this role will support Mexico as well as additional current and future markets across Central America, South America, and the Caribbean region.
This leader will build and execute a scalable regional people strategy aligned to aggressive commercial growth plans. The role requires balancing global alignment with local market realities—ensuring strong organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, and cultural integration across a multi‑country footprint.
At SharkNinja, friction fuels innovation. This role demands a strategic thinker with a bias for action, strong cross‑cultural capability, and the courage to challenge assumptions in order to build agile, high‑performing teams across LATAM.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the senior HR leader supporting LATAM (e.g., Commercial and other cross‑functional teams) operations across Mexico and expanding markets in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Partner with regional leadership to enable growth, new market entry, distributor expansion, and commercial scaling.
Act as the bridge between LATAM leadership and U.S.-based headquarters, ensuring alignment with global strategy while tailoring execution locally.
Translate enterprise HR frameworks into practical, compliant, and culturally relevant solutions across multiple countries.
Diagnose organizational needs and design structures that enable agility, accountability, and performance.
Lead workforce planning aligned to revenue targets and market expansion.
Drive change management initiatives tied to new country launches, evolving operating models, and scaling commercial teams.
Develop and implement strategies to attract, retain, and develop top commercial talent across LATAM markets.
Lead succession planning and leadership capability building.
Partner with Talent Acquisition to build diverse and competitive talent pipelines in emerging markets.
Champion a high‑performance, inclusive culture aligned with SharkNinja’s success drivers.
Foster a mindset of ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement across the region.
Design engagement strategies that resonate across diverse cultural contexts within LATAM.
Ensure compliance with Mexico labor law and applicable employment regulations across LATAM markets.
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (Compensation, Total Rewards, Talent, DEI, Learning) to deliver integrated and seamless people solutions.
Provide expert guidance on employee relations, policy governance, and risk mitigation.
Leverage workforce analytics to anticipate talent needs and inform business decisions.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across markets and convert insights into action.
Provide regular regional updates and strategic recommendations to Boston‑based leadership.
Experience
10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in strategic HRBP roles supporting commercial or growth‑focused organizations.
Experience supporting multi‑country LATAM operations preferred.
Demonstrated success driving organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives.
Strong knowledge of Mexico labor law; familiarity with broader LATAM employment frameworks highly desirable.
Experience operating within a global organization with U.S.-based leadership.
Proven ability to influence business decisions through data and workforce insights.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
Master’s degree or HR certification preferred.
Language Requirements
Fluent bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (required).
In addition to English and Spanish, Portuguese proficiency is strongly preferred to support future growth in Portuguese‑speaking markets.
Core Competencies
Strategic influence across geographies
Cross‑cultural leadership and regional fluency
Organizational design and growth enablement
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management
Adaptability and comfort operating in high‑growth environments
Travel Travel required within Mexico and across LATAM markets, with periodic travel to SharkNinja headquarters in Greater Boston, MA and/or other key SharkNinja corporate hubs.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment where every associate can thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support all associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com.
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