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 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 Linked

In Learning library and 22,000+ courses

Integral career opportunities

Volunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee Groups

Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and Linked

InEPAM 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 People Location Lead (Colombia)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Colombia