People Associate, Bogota
About the Role
The People function supports the company's strategy by retaining, growing and motivating our people. In Bogotá, one of our fastest-growing hubs, the People team is the first point of contact for employees across our client-facing and corporate teams.
As People Associate, you will deliver hands-on people support across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding. You will partner closely with the HRBP team, managers and employees to keep our people processes running smoothly, compliant with Colombian labor regulations, and consistent with our global standards. This is an excellent role for an early-career HR professional who wants real ownership, broad and international exposure.
What you will do
Employee Support & Partnering
- Act as the first point of contact for employees in Bogotá on people partnering questions, policies and processes.
- Support People Partners in day-to-day partnering with business leaders, including performance, team dynamics and employee relations cases.
- Track and document employee cases accurately and escalate complex issues to the People Partnering team.
Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations
- Support onboarding and offboarding, from a people partnering standpoint.
- Support "moments that matter" such as promotions, performance reviews, pay reviews, internal moves and resignations.
- Maintain accurate employee records in our HRIS and partner with Payroll and Finance on monthly inputs.
Compliance & Policies
- Help apply company policies consistently and keep local procedures and documentation up to date.
Engagement & Culture
- Organize engagement initiatives, feedback sessions, pulse surveys and team events in the Bogotá office.
- Contribute to well-being and DE&I initiatives aligned with business goals.
People Data & Reporting
- Maintain People dashboards and prepare reports on headcount, attrition, promotions and performance.
- Analyze trends to give People Partners and business leaders data-driven insights.
What we are looking for
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in producing and reviewing high calibre presentations and thought leadership
- Strong numerical skills, with experience in excel analysis and modelling , and the ability to understand the implications of findings in relation to client strategy
- Professional services / consulting / research experience (commercial due diligence and customer referencing experience highly valued)
- Strong team participation skills, particularly teams with diverse skills and backgrounds, coupled with the ability to coach and mentor others (managing project team members highly valued for Senior Associate level)
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to innovate and help shape products for clients
- Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas
- Professionalism and consistency in approach to client work, internal business and practice development
What you will get
- Competitive base salary with additional performance incentives.
- Coverage under the company’s collective health insurance plan.
- Hybrid work model & extra personal/flex days and paid volunteer days a year for your favourite cause.
- Company-sponsored team-bonding events.
- Weekly health & wellness activities, gym discounts, healthy breakfast, snacks and beverages.
- Entrepreneurial culture and amazing coworkers!
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career in a highly multicultural team within a global organization.
About Dialectica
Dialectica is an information services company that helps businesses access the knowledge they need to make informed decisions. Founded in 2015, the company has quickly grown to become a top 5 global leader and trusted partner for the world’s leading investment firms, consultancies, and fortune 500 corporations. With 6 global offices in Europe, Asia, North and South America Dialectica serves over 1,000 clients across industries and geographies. The company specializes in delivering primary research services by connecting clients with industry experts and providing actionable insights. Through expert interviews, custom research, and market analysis, Dialectica empowers clients to evaluate opportunities, address challenges, and gain a competitive edge in their sectors. What sets Dialectica apart is its unwavering focus on quality, innovation, and exceptional client service. A team of over 1,500 professionals drives the company’s success, embracing a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. Dialectica’s commitment to operational rigor and delivering consistent value has earned it recognition for 6 consecutive years as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies by the Financial Times.
Dialectica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dialectica does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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