EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture.

Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

The People Location Lead serves as the senior People partner for an EPAM location, taking ownership of the local People strategy, connecting the general and regional agenda to local execution, and functioning as a trusted advisor and escalation contact for location leadership.

Responsibilities

- Provide the location's leadership team with a People-focused perspective to inform decisions and shape the local agenda
- Drive and align local People initiatives with the broader regional model and business priorities
- Review location-level metrics such as engagement, attrition, and performance, and collaborate with leadership to build action plans
- Tailor and roll out People programs, processes, and policies to fit the local environment
- Guarantee adherence to local labor laws and corporate policy requirements
- Serve as the point of escalation for sensitive employee issues, including conflicts and compliance concerns
- Track organizational health indicators and flag risks to leadership proactively
- Bridge global and regional People teams with on-the-ground realities, ensuring proper execution and feedback loops




- Partner with leadership to shape location-specific initiatives aimed at boosting performance, culture, and employee experience

Requirements

- Demonstrated ability to work independently at the regional or location level, overseeing complex, cross-functional People projects and organizational change
- Solid understanding of HR practices, labor law, and compliance, along with the judgment needed to align global strategy with local realities
- Background in leading large or multiple teams, including a history of coaching and growing people leaders
- Confidence in engaging directly with clients and senior stakeholders, shaping decisions that impact satisfaction and results
- Well-developed business acumen, stakeholder management ability, and strong communication and emotional intelligence skills (Advanced–Expert level)
- Advanced English proficiency (C1), with familiarity in EPAM's people-management processes and AI fundamentals 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 Location Lead (Bogotá)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Bogotá