HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Human Resources Manager

Position Objective

Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy. Serve as a key link between management and employees, supporting organizational development, employee engagement, and positive labor relations, while overseeing the overall Human Resources function and ensuring an effective and people-focused work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing/maquiladora environment, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Strong operational mindset and deep understanding of manufacturing environments, including production, workforce management, labor relations, absenteeism, turnover, productivity, and organizational needs.
• Highly hands-on and business-oriented, with the ability to be actively present and involved in day-to-day operations and workforce matters.
• Strong sense of urgency and responsiveness, with the ability to understand business needs quickly, prioritize effectively, and provide immediate and practical HR solutions.
• Ability to partner closely with Operations, Plant Management, and other business leaders, translating business challenges into effective people strategies and actions.
• Strong people orientation combined with a results-driven, execution-focused approach.
• Proven experience managing and interpreting HR metrics and KPIs, using data to identify trends, anticipate risks, and drive business decisions.
• Knowledge and practical experience with HR systems, databases, and HR analytics.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills, combined with the ability to execute at the operational level.
• Ability to build and effectively manage relationships at all levels of the organization, from shop floor employees to senior leadership.
• Solid knowledge of Mexican labor legislation, collective labor relations, and HR best practices.
• Proactive and solution-oriented, capable of anticipating workforce and operational challenges rather than simply reacting to them.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding manufacturing environment, managing multiple priorities and responding quickly to changing business requirements.
• Availability to travel between sites is required.
• Schedule flexibility and availability to support business and operational needs.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and commitment to the business, with the ability to act as a true HR Business Partner rather than functioning solely as an administrative HR resource.
• Customer-oriented mindset, understanding that HR must provide timely, practical, and value-added solutions that enable the business to achieve its operational and financial objectives.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Serve as a liaison between management and employees, addressing employee concerns, requests, grievances, and other workplace matters.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process.
• Support current and future business needs through talent development, employee engagement, motivation, and retention.
• Develop and oversee HR strategies, systems, policies, processes, and procedures across the organization.
• Promote and maintain a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Oversee and manage the performance management process to promote high performance.
• Maintain compensation structures and employee benefit programs.
• Assess training needs and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of training and development programs.
• Provide management with HR insights and support decision-making through HR metrics, analytics, and reports.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance throughout HR management and employee relations.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize.
• Excellent active listening skills.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all organizational levels.

What We Are Looking For

A hands-on, business-oriented HR leader with strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and a true understanding of the shop floor. Someone who is highly involved, proactive, and responsive to immediate business needs, able to make sound decisions, solve problems quickly, and partner closely with Operations and Plant Leadership to deliver results.

The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership with operational discipline, Integrety, business acumen, and a results-driven mindset .