LATAM HR Consultant Manager

The Manager, HR Consultant leads a team of HR Consultants who serve as strategic and operational partners to people managers across the organization. This role is part of a centralized pool of HR professionals who collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs), HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and functional leaders to deliver consistent, high-impact HR support to designated segments, regions, and functions. The Senior Manager plays a critical role in driving HR strategy execution, enabling leadership effectiveness, and fostering a high-performance culture aligned with Newell Brands’ strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment & Execution

•Partner with the HRBP to understand and execute the business strategies through talent and organizational initiatives.

•Support the org, talent and culture actions as defined by the HR strategy to accelerate activation.

Team Leadership & Development

•Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Consultants to ensure consistent and effective HR support across the business.

•Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on continuous improvement and service excellence.

Core HR Process Execution

•Ensure compliance with legal and company standards while maintaining a positive employee experience.

Performance & Talent Management

•Lead performance calibration sessions and talent reviews in partnership with HRBPs.

•Drive accountability and development through structured performance management processes.

Employee Relations & Risk Management

•Provide oversight and guidance on Tier 1&2 employee relations issues.

•Address and resolve non-complex employee concerns and workplace issues.

•Escalate and collaborate on complex or high-risk matters with HRBPs, Employee Relations, and Legal as needed.

•Oversee execution of core HR processes including Reductions in Force (RIFs), offboarding, leave management, internal investigations, and compensation transactions.

Change Management & Program Implementation

•Support the implementation of enterprise-wide and region-specific HR initiatives such as engagement surveys, Values in Action programs, and policy rollouts.

•Monitor adoption and effectiveness of programs, providing feedback for continuous improvement.

HR Systems & Data Integrity

•Ensure data integrity in partnership with relevant stakeholders

•Leverage data and analytics to inform decisions and measure outcomes.

Training & Capability Building

•Support the design and delivery of training sessions and toolkits to build manager capability in HR processes and systems.

•Serve as a subject matter expert on HR tools and resources.

Support Continuous Improvement of the HR Function

•Provide voice of the customer feedback to the HR Leaders and COEs to drive further innovation and improvement in HR processes.

Labor Relations Strategy & Union Engagement (Region Specific)

•Support the development and implementation of labor relations strategies.

•Assist in negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements.

Legal compliance (Region Specific)

•Ensure HR practices are in line with local labor laws

•Point of contact for country labor authorities

Qualifications

•Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

•Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, including experience in a leadership role.

•Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing HR teams.

•Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies to business goals.

•Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change.

•Proficiency in using data and analytics to inform decisions and measure outcomes.

•Experience in a matrixed or global organization preferred.

•Strong communication, coaching, and facilitation skills.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.