We are seeking a People Manager to join our team.

The People Location

Manager is the senior People partner for an EPAM location — owning the local People strategy, bridging the general/regional agenda with local execution, and acting as the trusted advisor and escalation point for location leadership.

Responsibilities

- Partner with the location's leadership team, contributing a People-focused lens to key decisions and the overall local agenda

- Drive and coordinate local People initiatives that stay aligned with the regional model and broader business priorities

- Evaluate location-level metrics such as engagement, attrition, and performance, working with leadership to co-develop action plans

- Tailor and roll out People programs, processes, and policies to fit the specific needs of the local context

- Maintain compliance with local labor regulations alongside corporate policy standards

- Serve as the escalation point for sensitive employee matters, including conflicts and compliance-related cases

- Track organizational health indicators and flag emerging risks to leadership in a timely manner

- Bridge global and regional People teams with on-the-ground realities, ensuring effective execution and two-way feedback

- Collaborate on defining location-specific initiatives aimed at strengthening performance, culture, and the overall employee experience

Requirements

- At least 8 years of relevant experience working independently at the regional or location level, managing complex, cross-functional People projects and organizational change
- A minimum of 3 years spent in Senior, Lead, Manager, or Owner-level positions





- Demonstrated success managing engagements involving teams of 20 or more full-time employees

- Solid understanding of HR practices, labor law, and compliance requirements, with the judgment needed to connect global strategy with local realities

- Experience overseeing large or multiple teams, including a track record of coaching and developing people leaders

- Confidence engaging directly with clients and senior stakeholders, shaping decisions that impact satisfaction and outcomes

- Strong business acumen combined with advanced-to-expert level stakeholder management, communication, and emotional intelligence skills

- Fluent English communication skills at a B2 level or higher

Nice to have

- Holding a relevant professional certification would be considered a plus

We offer

- International projects with top brands

- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers

- Healthcare benefits

- Employee financial programs

- Paid time off and sick leave

- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses

- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses

- Global career opportunities

- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities

- EPAM Employee Groups

- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

📌 People Manager (Medellín)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Medellín