Human Capital Lead

We are a global beverage conglomerate with decades of experience, currently undergoing a phase of organizational transformation and market expansion, including entry into the United States under the three-tier distribution system.

In this context, we are looking to incorporate a Human Capital Leader who will contribute to strengthening the group’s organizational capabilities and consolidating a talent strategy aligned with the business growth vision.

About the role:

This position will be responsible for leading the comprehensive talent strategy for the premium spirits and distillates portfolio based in Miami, ensuring alignment between human capital practices, business priorities, and international corporate standards. The role will act as a strategic partner to leadership, supporting the organizational evolution of our spirits operations and US market distribution within a dynamic and expanding multinational environment.

The position will have a regional scope, with constant interaction with teams in Central America and the United States, and will play a key role in standardizing practices, strengthening organizational capabilities, and supporting the evolution of the group’s corporate culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Human Capital Leadership:

• Design and implement a human capital strategy aligned with the business’s commercial and operational objectives.
• Act as a strategic partner to the leadership team across all departments and functions.
• Ensure cultural consistency and organizational alignment throughout the company's regional operations.

Comprehensive Management of HR Subsystems:

• Oversee and optimize the main human capital processes: Talent attraction and acquisition, Organizational development and succession planning, Performance management, Compensation and benefits, Organizational culture and engagement, Labor relations.

Governance, Standardization and Best Practices:

• Assess and strengthen existing processes across each unit of the group.
• Introduce regional and international standards and best practices.
• Implement management indicators (KPIs and HR analytics) to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure consistency in human capital practices while maintaining flexibility for local realities.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with Panama labor legislation and applicable labor regulations in the United States.
• Ensure proper application of regulations specific to the consumer, distribution, and beverage industries.
• Manage relationships with regulatory and labor authorities when required.

Regional Management and Multinational Coordination:

• Coordinate human capital policies and practices across operations in Central America, and the United States.
• Adapt talent strategies to different legal and cultural frameworks.
• Act as a liaison between headquarters and local operations.

Team Leadership:

• Strengthen strategic capabilities within the teams.
• Promote accountability and organizational alignment.

Requirements and Skills:

• At least 5 years of experience in senior Human Resources roles within multinational environments or regional positions.
• Proven experience within the alcoholic beverage industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, MBA, or similar postgraduate studies.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with labor regulations in the United States.
• Experience in highly regulated industries or environments.
• Cross-functional leadership, strategic thinking, and strong business orientation.
• Ability to influence the executive level and work closely with senior leadership.
• Data-driven approach to decision-making (HR analytics).