Are you a people-first HR leader who thrives in a growing, fast-paced environment? We're expanding our presence in Costa Rica and are looking for an experienced HR Manager to help us scale our teams, build a strong culture, and support the establishment of our long-term operations in the region.

This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping our Costa Rica workforce from the ground up. You'll act as our trusted HR lead on the ground- partnering closely with global leadership while ensuring an exceptional employee experience locally.

What You'll Do

Lead Hiring & Growth

• Drive end-to-end recruitment for Costa Rica, partnering closely with global HR and hiring managers.
• Support rapid team growth by identifying strong talent, coordinating interviews, and managing offers/onboarding.
• Help build our employer brand locally.

Shape Culture & Employee Experience

• Champion our company culture, values, and engagement initiatives.
• Be the go-to person for employee relations, wellbeing, and day-to-day HR support.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work environment.

Run HR Operations Smoothly

• Manage onboarding, offboarding, payroll coordination, benefits, and HR administration.
• Ensure compliance with Costa Rican labour law and internal HR policies.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support performance review cycles.

Support Office Setup & Local Operations

• Assist in sourcing and setting up our future permanent office space in Costa Rica.
• Coordinate with vendors and global operations to create a modern, engaging workplace.
• Ensure local operations meet safety and regulatory standards.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of HR experience in Costa Rica, including hands-on HR generalist or HR manager work.
• Strong understanding of Costa Rican labour law and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting fast-growing teams or international companies is a plus.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable working independently.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• You'll play a key part in building a new hub for a growing international organisation.
• Lots of autonomy and trust - your ideas and leadership will shape our success in Costa Rica.
• A collaborative global team that cares deeply about culture, people, and long-term growth.

Apply Now

If you're an HR professional who loves building teams, elevating culture, and making an impact, we'd love to hear from you.