Senior HR Generalist

About Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people—both clients and employees—for over 80 years. Working with Ulteig is more than a job; it means you will have the opportunity to make a difference by creating and solving for a sustainable future. A huge part of the company’s success has relied heavily on the dedication and focus of its workforce, which is why Ulteig makes investing in its employees a top priority. Ulteig’s mission is to connect people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including power, renewables, transportation, and water.

About Maxima Consulting

Maxima Consulting Inc. is a global consulting firm renowned for delivering its innovative workforce and technology solutions to leading companies in various industries. Dedicated to driving sustainable growth in Costa Rica, Maxima Consulting aims to build a people-centric, client-focused, and progress-driven team of engineering professionals to support Ulteig in transforming our world’s critical infrastructure.

Position Overview

As we continue to expand our operations in Costa Rica, we are looking for a Senior HR

Generalist to join our dynamic team and play a key role in our global strategy and its local

implementation.

In this generalist role, you’ll primarily focus on execution and implementation of HR strategies

and programs in partnership with business leaders and HR COEs to support company goals.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner Manager, you will be involved in supporting several HR

activities including employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, total rewards, HR compliance and administration.

You will initially work under Maxima Consulting and transition to Ulteig in 2026.

What You'll Do

• Build relationships with business leaders to offer thought leadership on organizational

  and people-related strategies and execution. Collaborate and support Costa Rica targets

  provided by Costa Rica Site Lead.

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers, addressing

  concerns, resolving conflicts and answering questions on policies, benefits, etc.

• Collaborate with other HR partners on the execution/deployment of strategies for Total

  Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience, Talent Development, and

  Performance Management.

• Manage benefits administration, including CCSS (social security), INS (workers’ compensation insurance), and supplementary health.

• Advise leaders (at times in partnership with legal experts) on employee relations,

  performance management, and compliance issues; takes lead on issues related to the

  Ministry of Labor.

• Stay current with Costa Rica’s labor laws and employment regulations to ensure HR

  practices remain compliant and support operational integrity; participate in compliance-

  related activities including HR audits.

• Draft, review, and update internal HR policies, employee handbooks, and contracts in

  alignment with Costa Rican regulations

• Manage offboarding processes, including resignations, terminations, clearance, and final settlements (liquidación), in accordance with Costa Rican labor law

• Ensure that HR processes are scalable and adaptable to different cultural contexts; focus on continuous improvement of processes that leverage technology where applicable, in partnership, and with collaboration and inputs from across other leaders in Costa Rica and Ulteig.

• Support the local change management strategy for the transition to Ulteig. Support leaders and employees through the transition, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with company values.

• Recommend and at times facilitate localized development programs or training to build capabilities and support career growth.

• Provide support to local people leaders to enhance their leadership effectiveness.

• Actively participate in forecasting people requirements to support the business’ strategic

  objectives; leverage talent data insights to make recommendations around actions that

  drive employee engagement and retention.

• Purposefully help build an inclusive culture of excellence where everyone is able and

  empowered to be themselves and contribute their best.

• Participate in and influence action planning on engagement activities. Work with managers to enhance the overall team and department engagement.

• Promote communication across the business/function to ensure key messages foster employee engagement and ensure Ulteig is a great workplace.

• Provide backup support as needed for new hire onboarding, orientation, visa management, payroll, and accounting.

• Other duties as assigned.

  What We Expect from You

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources management, business administration, or related field, with a global perspective on HR practices.

• A minimum of 7 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years of HR generalist or HR Business Partner experience, preferably in the engineering or technology sectors.

• Experience in a global consulting firm or multinational corporation, with a proven track record of scaling HR processes through period of high growth.

• Extensive knowledge of Costa Rican labor laws and familiarity with international labor standards required.

• Broad understanding of Latin American labor laws preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English; ability to effectively create and tailor written communications to inform, persuade, influence, or recognize employees and leaders at all levels in the organization.

• Business partnering skills and business acumen.

• A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on your experience.

• Support for attaining professional accreditation in Costa Rica and the USA

• Wellbeing mental health package.

• Flexible work schedule and remote work options.

Why Join Us?

• Environmental Impact: Support the development of sustainable solutions in critical infrastructure, as Ulteig operations in Costa Rica will be primarily focused on renewables.

• Global Reach: Contribute to the global success of Maxima Consulting and Ulteig, influencing our HR practices worldwide.

• Career Advancement: Benefit from unparalleled career advancement opportunities in a global consulting firm.

• Innovative Culture: Enjoy a company culture that values innovation, sustainability, and the professional growth of its employees.

• Competitive Compensation: Receive a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that reflects your role in a global firm.

Application Process

Join our team and become a part of an innovative company redefining excellence in service

delivery. If you’re an accomplished HR professional with strong leadership skills, we encourage

you to apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter that should highlight your global

HR experience and vision for contributing to Maxima Consulting in Costa Rica.

Transition Details

The transition to Ulteig will be carefully managed to align with both organizational and personal

growth goals, marking an exciting step in our collaborative journey toward engineering

excellence.