About the job

Havaianas has been bringing joy to your feet since 1962, born and raised in Brazil to spread the spontaneous way of Brazilian life worldwide. Havaianas emerged to offer innovative and high-quality products, through color, joy, and a comfortable yet sophisticated lifestyle.

Purpose of the Role:

• Work as a business partner for Havaianas’ international BUs in Europe
• Lead the development and execution of Internal Communication, Engagement, and Culture initiatives for Europe.
• Strengthen alignment between international BUs and the Brazil HQ , ensuring that the global People & Culture strategy is effectively localized and implemented.
• Support seasonal growth (summer/high season) with a focus on recruitment, onboarding, and engagement.

Key Functions

Talent Acquisition:

• Manage job adverts and applications through LinkedIn Recruiter and other job platforms.
• Pre-screening of candidates and participate in interview processes.
• Organize induction agendas.

Development:

• Partner with the business to identify future skill sets required to achieve the business strategy.
• Identify training and development needs across the Territories and facilitate the implementation of a learning offering that contributes to improved individual and business performance.
• Partner with clients on the Individual Development Planning (PDP) process to ensure quality development plans are created within the required timeframes.
• Partner with the business to build a culture of ongoing performance management and development Employee Relations.
• Provide advice and assistance on company policies and procedures.
• Advise Managers on matters relating to employee engagement, welfare, discipline and grievance and other HR issues.
• Partner with the business to identify, and manage, the people impact of business changes within the organization.
• Actively support Employees, offering independent confidential advice with regards to employee relations issues.

Engagement & Employee Experience

• Monitor engagement KPIs across European teams through surveys, focus groups, and feedback loops.
• Review results from the previous year’s engagement cycle and design concrete action plans for improvement.
• Implement engagement initiatives covering recognition, communication, development, and wellbeing.
• Partner with BU leaders to execute and track engagement actions locally.
• Report progress and insights

Internal Communication & Culture

• Implement the internal communication plan for European Teams
• Drive initiatives that reinforce Havaianas’ brand culture and within European teams.
• Measure communication effectiveness and continuously improve engagement channels.
• Act as a cultural ambassador, facilitating workshops and immersion sessions across Europe.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good level of English.
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate engagement or people data into actionable plans.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills across cultures.
• Responsibility, respect for deadlines, and attention to detail.
• Organizational skills, communication skills, and teamwork.