Senior HR Manager – Ecuador Labor Expert
This is a remote position. Senior HR Manager – Ecuador Labor Expert Location: Remote (Must be based in Ecuador) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Experience Level: 5+ years in HR management or HR leadership Company: TeamFicient Salary Range: USD $800 to $1,200 per month, negotiable for highly experienced candidates Work Schedule Time Range: Between 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM CST Working Hours: 9 hours per day (8 working hours + 1-hour break) Days Off: 2 days per week (TBD) Why Join Us? At TeamFicient, we offer a supportive, long-term remote work opportunity with room for growth, leadership impact, and exposure to global HR operations. Benefits include: Competitive salary with potential increases based on performance Full-time position, 40 working hours per week Paid training and performance-based bonuses Applicable statutory or government-mandated benefits (IESS, etc.) Long-term remote role with opportunities to influence company-wide HR strategy About TeamFicient At TeamFicient, we are a dynamic team of highly experienced professionals dedicated to providing tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. We support remote teams and client operations through efficient systems, strong people practices, and a commitment to long-term professional growth.
Job Description
We are looking for a proactive, strategic, and detail-oriented Senior HR Manager based in Ecuador to lead and scale our human resources operations. The ideal candidate is a fully bilingual (English/Spanish) HR professional with a dedicated degree in Human Resources and a master-level understanding of Ecuadorian labor laws. You must have proven experience managing HR functions for companies with large employee headcounts. While prior global HR experience is a plus, it is not required; however, you must possess a strong willingness to learn about the labor frameworks of the other countries where TeamFicient operates. Your primary mission will be to serve as our absolute HR expert in Ecuador while adapting your skills to support our growing global remote workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Ecuadorian Compliance & Payroll: Fully manage Ecuador-related HR and payroll compliance, including strict coordination of statutory benefits, IESS, SRI-related documentation, employment contracts, and local minister-level labor requirements. Large-Scale Headcount Management: Oversee day-to-day HR operations, workforce planning, and organizational structures for large or fast-growing teams. Global Adaptability: Actively learn and adapt to the local labor practices of other international countries where TeamFicient operates to help align company-wide HR strategy. Employee Lifecycle: Manage employee onboarding, orientation, documentation, performance review cycles, and offboarding processes. Employee Relations: Serve as the key point of contact for employee relations, workplace concerns, policy guidance, and corrective action processes. Policy Optimization: Review, improve, and standardize remote HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, templates, and workflows. Application Instructions For any questions, please send an email to [email protected]. Note: Applications are only accepted via our official application form. Resumes sent directly to the recruitment email will not be entertained. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Work Location: Remote (Ecuador)
Requirements
Requirements (Strict & Mandatory) Education: Bachelor’s degree specifically in Human Resources Management (Graduado/a en Recursos Humanos). Language: Strictly fluent and bilingual in both English and Spanish (written and verbal communication skills will be heavily tested). Legal Expertise: Deep, practical knowledge of Ecuadorian labor laws, IESS, SRI, and local contract structures. Headcount Experience: 5+ years of proven experience in HR leadership, with a track record of managing companies with a large volume of employees. Systems Proficiency: High attention to detail, confidentiality, and proficiency with CRM systems, HRIS, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace. Remote Setup: Ability to work independently in a quiet home environment with stable high-speed internet.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting global, remote, or distributed teams (Global experience is a plus, but not mandatory). A strong desire and curiosity to learn international labor and compliance structures. Background in both strategic HR leadership and hands-on HR administration