Brevo
Brevo

HR Leader, Americas (People Business Partner & Chief of Staff)

Permanent contract
Austin
A few days at home
Salary: Not specified

Brevo
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As HR Leader for the Americas, you will serve as the regional head of HR and a trusted partner to our CRO (Global) and CEO of the Americas. In this hybrid role, you’ll combine People Leadership with Chief of Staff responsibilities, ensuring our teams in the US, Canada, and Latin America thrive and scale effectively. You will report directly to the CRO/CEO Americas and functionally to the VP of People (Paris).

HR Leadership (Americas):

  • Lead the People agenda in the Americas, acting as both strategic partner and operational driver.
  • Supervise and mentor the People Operations team (currently 2), overseeing payroll, benefits, onboarding, compliance, recruitment and employee experience.
  • Shape workforce planning, performance, and compensation strategies aligned with the global framework.
  • Partner with senior leaders on organizational design, culture, and talent development.
  • Oversee core HR processes, including performance reviews, salary reviews, talent reviews, succession planning, and compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with U.S., Canadian, and Latin American labour laws in partnership with Legal and external counsel.
  • Champion Brevo’s culture and values, driving engagement and inclusion across the region.

    • Chief of Staff to the CRO & CEO Americas:

  • Act as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the CRO & CEO Americas.
  • Prepare and follow up on leadership team meetings, QBRs, and board materials.
  • Drive cross-functional initiatives: GTM strategy, change management, revenue enablement, and M&A integrations.
  • Monitor and track OKRs and business KPIs to ensure alignment between strategy and execution.
  • Facilitate effective communication across global and regional teams.
  • Handle confidential, high-impact projects with professionalism and discretion.

    • What Will Help You Succeed:

  • 10+ years of experience in HR leadership, People Partnering, or Chief of Staff roles, ideally in SaaS or high-growth tech.
  • Proven track record as a regional HR leader or trusted advisor to executives.
  • Deep knowledge of compensation, performance management, workforce planning, and talent strategy.
  • Strong ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
  • Familiarity with US, Canadian, and LATAM labor laws.
  • Excellent program/project management and organizational skills.
  • High emotional intelligence, with proven ability to build trust at C-level.
  • Previous team management experience required.
  • MBA or an advanced degree in HR/Business is a plus.

    • What We Offer:

  • 20 vacation days to rest and recharge
  • Annual global team-building trip to connect with the team
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage is fully employer-sponsored
  • Monthly lunch stipend to keep you fueled
  • Gym pass to support your wellness
  • Parental leave top-up of up to 22 weeks
  • Simple IRA with employer matching contributions to help you save for the future
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Work in a dynamic, international, and collaborative scale-up during hyper-growth
  • Frequent fun team outings and activities, because work should be enjoyable

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