Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is an internationally operating nature conservation organisation based in Germany that has been supporting conservation projects in Africa, South America, Southeast Asia and Europe for many decades. Following our mission to conserve wildlife and ecosystems, we are focusing our work on protected areas and outstanding wild places.
In South America, FZS concentrates its efforts on the Amazon rainforest. In view of the worrying deforestation, increased wildfires and the approaching critical tipping point of the Amazon biome, FZS has decided to expand its engagement in the region and particularly in the Brazilian Amazon. For this reason, a national organisation, Associação Frankfurt Zoological Society Brasil (FZSB), was established in 2024 and a cooperation agreement was developed with the federal protected area authority (ICMBio).
HR Specialist (gn) - Especialista de Recursos Humanos
BRA: Manaus
Full-time
Permanent employee
About The Project
About the Position
In view of this, FZSB is seeking a
who will be responsible for managing all HR activities and further developing HR practices for a newly established and growing national FZS organization in Brazil, ensuring compliance with Brazilian labour law (CLT), establishing professional HR processes and providing support for staff and management.
The position will be based in FZSB main office in Manaus, Brazil.
HR Specialist (gn) – Especialista de Recursos Humanos
who will be responsible for managing all HR activities and further developing HR practices for a newly established and growing national FZS organization in Brazil, ensuring compliance with Brazilian labour law (CLT), establishing professional HR processes and providing support for staff and management.
The position will be based in FZSB main office in Manaus, Brazil.
Your Tasks
- Responsible for managing all HR activities of FZS Brazil including (but not limited to):
- Act as the first point of contact for FZSB staff and management on HR-related matters, including contracts, onboarding, benefits, leave, performance issues and general labour questions
- Coordinate recruitment processes in close collaboration with the Country Coordinator Brazil and FZS Germany, including job advertisements, shortlisting, interviews and onboarding
- Ensure proper administration of employment contracts under Brazilian labour law (CLT), including contract amendments, probation periods, terminations, safeguarding standards and documentation
- Coordinate payroll-related processes with external service providers, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing
- Maintain personnel records and HR documentation in a structured and confidential manner using the FZS digital HR platform
- Support organizational development and staff capacity building, including training needs identification where relevant
- Support the further development of HR structures, processes and policies for FZSB as a newly founded organization in Brazil
- Serve as HR interface between FZSB and FZS Germany
Your Profile
- University degree in human resources management, administration, law, social sciences or a related field
- Minimum five years of professional experience in HR management, preferably in NGOs, foundations or international organisations operating in Brazil
- Very good knowledge of Brazilian labour law (CLT) and HR administration practices
- Experience working with external payroll providers and HR consultants
- High level of organization, accuracy and discretion when handling confidential information
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with staff from different cultural and professional backgrounds
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese, and very good written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently, proactively and in a growing organizational environment
- Commitment to FZSB’s mission and values in nature conservation
We Offer
- A challenging and meaningful role contributing to the development of FZS in Brazil
- A dynamic and motivated team and flexible working environment
- A fair and competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- CLT contract, 40 hours a week, long term position
- Vale alimentação, currently 790 R$ per month
- Private health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vale transporte
Your Application
If you are passionate and ready to take on this challenge and make a difference, please submit your application documents, including
We look forward to receiving your application by 22nd April 2026.
- CV (not exceeding 4 pages),
- Cover letter
- Names and contact information of two professional referees.
We look forward to receiving your application by 22nd April 2026.
About us
Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is an internationally operating conservation organisation based in Germany that has been supporting conservation projects in Africa, South America, South East Asia and Europe for many decades. Following our mission to conserve wildlife and ecosystems we are focusing on protected areas and outstanding wild places.