Senior HR Advisor – Generation Colombia (1-Year Fixed Term/Remote)

About Generation : At Generation , we believe in the power of employment to change lives. We are a global nonprofit organization that supports adults to achieve economic mobility through employment. Generation trains and places adult learners of all ages into careers that are otherwise inaccessible, working in partnership with governments, employers, and other system actors. We also conduct original research and share data insights on high-priority global workforce transition topics to inform decision-making by workforce system stakeholders. Launched in 2015, Generation comprises a global hub (Generation You Employed, or GYE) and a network of in-country affiliates. To date, the network has 150,000+ graduates and 23,000+ employers across 50 professions and 17 countries. When learners join Generation, 91% are unemployed, of which nearly half are long-term unemployed. Three months after completing our program, graduates have an 78% job placement rate, rising to 88% within six months. Of our employed graduates, 79% are hired by repeat employers who have previously hired Generation graduates, and 89% are in jobs directly related to the profession for which we have trained them. Employed graduates immediately earn an average of 3-4X their previous earnings. Two to five years after graduation, 77% of our alumni from upper-middle income countries continue to meet their daily financial needs and 63% can save for the future. To date, Generation’s global graduates have earned more than $1.9 billion in wages. Generation graduates typically have a secondary school background, 52% are female, 28% have dependents, and the majority identify with underrepresented communities in their country. JOB OBJECTIVES: The Senior HR Advisor for Generation Colombia will lead the delivery of high‑quality, compliant, and responsive HR support for our Colombia legal entity and team. It may support other Latin American new operations, as needed. This role covers the full employee lifecycle and will serve as the primary liaison between Generation Colombia and our payroll provider, ensuring high-quality service delivery, compliance with Colombian employment law, and alignment with Generation’s global HR standards. This role will collaborate with Global HR and LatAm leadership to adapt global policies to Colombia’s context, while championing local ownership of HR strategy and culture. You will manage day‑to‑day HR operations, serve as the primary HR contact for Colombia staff, support payroll and statutory compliance, coordinate onboarding and offboarding, and partner closely with Global HR and LatAm colleagues. This fast‑paced role requires strong judgment, excellent organization, comfort with both strategic and hands‑on work, and the ability to build trusted relationships across levels. This is a 1-year fixed-term hire with the possibility of an extension based on confirm funding KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Payroll provider Relationship & Vendor Management Act as the day-to-day point of contact for the payroll provider on all HR operational matters. Monitor the payroll provider performance against agreed SLAs, escalating issues to Global HR and LatAm leadership when necessary. Coordinate with the payroll provider to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, onboarding support, and statutory filings. Review and validate payroll outsource-generated documentation (contracts, payroll reports, statutory submissions) before approval. Partner with the payroll provider or local legal counsel to obtain timely guidance on labor law, HR compliance, and employment practices. Ensure alignment between payroll provider processes and Generation’s global HR policies and culture. Support periodic performance reviews of the payroll provider and contribute to vendor-management decisions. Support external audits and regulatory inspections. HR Advice & Guidance Provide first‑line HR support to Colombia staff on performance, conduct, probat