HR Coordinator

At Etex, our purpose Building Better Together underpins everything we do. As a leading global manufacturer of sustainable building materials, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority.

We foster a culture where connection and collaboration empowers our teams to thrive and perform at their best.  A career with us is an opportunity to grow, learn and lead supported by our commitment to your development and well-being.

Together, we’re shaping the future of construction. Ready to make your impact?

Join us as HR Coordinator (HR Business Partner) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This is a strategic role designed to influence decision-making and drive cultural transformation. With strong exposure to Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning & Development, the position plays a key role in preparing the organization for future growth.

What you’ll do:

• Act as a trusted partner to business leaders, aligning HR practices with operational and strategic goals.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle for positions at all levels and across all functions of the company, ensuring alignment with business needs and organizational culture.
• Drive Talent Management initiatives, including 70-20-10 development plans and succession planning.
• Implement and monitor Learning & Development programs, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Support onboarding processes, building strong integration experiences for new hires.
• Ensure compliance with labor legislation, internal policies, and workplace safety standards.
• Promote employee engagement, analyzing survey results and driving improvement plans.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects, strengthening HR’s role as a strategic enabler.
• Collaborate with corporate HR and regional teams to ensure consistency and best practices.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in HR roles within multinational environments, ideally with exposure to industrial or plant operations.
• Strong background in recruitment, talent management, and L&D.
• Analytical mindset: ability to interpret dashboards, KPIs, and translate insights into action plans.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish (mandatory).
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with leaders and teams.

Why join us?

• Etex's strong purpose 'Building Better together' is shaping a new future for the construction industry and helping to build a better future for all.
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.