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

Responsibilities

- Support the location's leadership team, bringing a People perspective to decisions and the local agenda
- Lead and coordinate local People initiatives, aligned with the regional model and business priorities
- Analyze location metrics (engagement, attrition, performance) and co-define action plans with leadership
- Adapt and implement People programs, processes, and policies to the local context
- Ensure compliance with local labor regulations and corporate policies
- Act as escalation point for critical employee matters (conflicts, sensitive cases, compliance)
- Monitor organizational health and raise timely risk alerts to leadership
- Connect global/regional People teams with local reality, ensuring execution and feedback




- Co-define location-specific initiatives to improve performance, culture, and employee experience

Requirements

- Proven experience operating autonomously at regional/location level, managing complex, cross-functional People projects and change
- Strong grasp of HR practices, labor law, and compliance, with the judgment to bridge global strategy and local context
- Experience managing large or multiple teams, with a track record of coaching and developing people leaders
- Comfort engaging directly with clients and senior stakeholders, influencing decisions that affect satisfaction and outcomes
- Strong business acumen, stakeholder management, and communication/emotional intelligence skills (Advanced–Expert level)
- Advanced English (C1) and familiarity with EPAM people-management processes and AI fundamentals are a plus

We offer

- International projects with top brands
- Work with general 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 (Medellín)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Medellín