This is a foundational role in Arches’ newly established Bogotá office. As our HR & Admin Associate, you will work directly with the Office Manager to set up and stabilize core HR, administrative, and office operations from the ground up.
You will support everything from office setup and vendor coordination to recruitment, employee engagement, and expat visa processes. As the office scales from ~15 to 50+ employees, this role will be central to ensuring operational readiness, compliance, and a strong employee experience in a startup-style, fast-changing environment.
This position is adecuado for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building structure from zero, and wants to grow into a long-term HR or People Operations role.
Location: 100% on-site in our Bogota Office.
What You'll Do
Administration, Office Setup & Operations (40%)
New Office Setup
- Support initial office setup and ongoing office operations.
- Coordinate office supplies, equipment, and facility-related needs.
- Work closely with local vendors and service providers.

Expat & Immigration Support




- Support visa and work permit processes for expatriate employees.
- Coordinate with external immigration vendors and ensure proper documentation.
- Track visa timelines and compliance requirements.

Compliance & Documentation
- Support company incorporation-related administration.
- Learn and apply Colombian labor law and employment regulations.
- Maintain accurate, compliant, and confidential HR and administrative records.

HR Engagement & Employee Experience (30%)
- Run regular HR engagement sessions and structured catch-ups to collect employee feedback.
- Act as a trusted first point of contact for HR-related questions.
- Identify early risks related to morale, workload, or work environment and escalate with solutions.
- Support initiatives to build a strong, collaborative, and inclusive office culture from day one.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (30%)
Hiring Support
- Coordinate and conduct initial i

📌 HR & Admin Associate (Bogota Office) (Colombia)
🏢 Arches
📍 Colombia