HR Director – People Operations & Performance

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on HR Director to lead our international People Operations function and build a transparent, performance-driven HR system.

What You Will Do

The HR Director will be responsible for the complete employee lifecycle after hiring: contracts, HR policies, performance management, compensation coordination, employee relations, professional growth, retention, disciplinary matters and offboarding.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the CEO, with a monthly salary range from USD $3.500 to 5.000 according to experience.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as an HR Director, Head of HR or senior HR leader.
• A university degree is a must, or a master’s degree is preferred.
• Strong experience managing the full employee lifecycle.
• Proven experience with performance management, employee relations and terminations.
• Experience developing and enforcing HR policies.
• Experience managing remote or international teams.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, contracts and compensation processes.
• Experience managing an HR team.
• English at C1 level or equivalent.
• Spanish at C1 level or native proficiency.
• Strong judgment, confidentiality and decision-making ability.
• Ability to work independently and communicate directly with the CEO.
• Availability during Panama business hours (9am to 6pm Panama time)

Benefits

• MONTHLY Salary range from: USD $3.500 to 5.000 according to experience.
• Director-level position with direct access to the CEO.
• International scope across Europe and the Americas.
• Hybrid or fully remote work format.
• Opportunity to build and improve the HR function.
• Real decision-making authority within the approved scope.
• Long-term cooperation.
• Fixed monthly compensation plus performance-based incentives.
• Contract format based on the candidate’s country of residence.