People Business Partner - Panamá

People Business Partner Panamá

Location: Calle 50, Panamá City  

Job Details: Hybrid – Full Time

Do you want to lead in a dynamic business that’s transforming global automotive distribution? At Inchcape, we’re pursuing an exciting strategy to evolve our global business and accelerate our industry towards a low-carbon, sustainable future.

Join Inchcape, part of Inchcape’s global network. You’ll be instrumental in executing our bold and exciting strategy, delivering great experiences for our customers, colleagues and partners. Powering the performance of a highly collaborative team of diverse and talented colleagues.

Our People team is seeking a People Business Partner for Panama to join our team in Panama with scope over 8 branches. In this position, you will be acting as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, aligning HR practices with business objectives to foster a safe, high-performance culture on the floor and across the organization.

Reporting directly to the CARCAM People Director, this role is a strong contributor to building talent practices and a regional liaison for global programs (e.g., employee engagement, diversity & inclusion initiatives). This role requires both strategic insight and a hands-on approach-ideal for a self-motivated professional who thrives in dynamic environments and values meaningful impact.

What you’ll do 

• Develop a strategic approach to talent management for the area: Provide insights into talent best practices and market trends to develop customized talent management plans that support the unit in achieving its objectives.
• Define, analyze, and monitor the Workforce Planning of the Unit: Dimensioning of the Unit, budgets, skills gaps, upskilling, reskilling, development programs.
• Talent Development: Define differentiated and segmented lines of action for the different areas through the Talent Map, critical positions, as well as levers to drive high performance.
• Promote the culture, engagement, and communication strategy in the Unit by generating initiatives that improve commitment and continuous two-way feedback.
• Ensure compliance with People policies and labor management of the team.
• Ensure compliance with the performance cycle in terms of quality and form by the area.
• Provide coaching and guidance to Managers on how to address performance concerns and policy concerns. Escalate situations where formal corrective action or investigations are needed to the Employee Relations team.
• Promote positive labor relations, including advise to employees and managers about company practices, procedures, regulations and need for compliance.
• Responds to escalated Human Resources issues including investigation of internal and external complaints.
• Perform exit interviews and propose action plans based on the information provided by the employees.
• Support legal or structural projects such as entity mergers or compliance reviews.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will be: 

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, in Business Administration, Psychology and/or Industrial Engineering. Preferred: Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Labor Relations.
• At least 5 years of successful experience as an HR leader in roles such as HR Business Partner, HR Generalist or HR Manager.
• Knowledge of People processes: performance, talent attraction, people management, compensation, training, communications, and change management.
• Strong writing, communication, critical thinking skills, adaptability, and conflict resolution are a must
• Advanced English both written and spoken.
• Expertise in both general HR Labor law and the specific customs and trade regulations governing the FTZ.

We offer you 

At Inchcape, we’re shaping the future of mobility, and you’re invited to shape it with us. You’ll join a collaborative culture that values wellbeing, growth, and inclusion. Through impactful work, ongoing development, and global and local rewards, we create a workplace for people to succeed and fulfil your aspirations.  

Start your journey 

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity within Inchcape.

Join our team and become part of a leading global automotive company that is transforming tomorrow, together.

Opportunity for everyone 

At Inchcape, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We foster an inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve, ensuring opportunities for all. Read more here about our Inclusion and Diversity commitments, including our targets, programmes, and policies.

About us 

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 40+ markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future. Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow. Discover more at www.inchcape.com 

Additional information 

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.