Human resources director (Nezahualcóyotl)

Executive HR Director – Multi‑Site Manufacturing

We are conducting a search for an Executive HR Director to lead the Human Resources strategy for a complex, multi‑site manufacturing operation. This role will oversee HR across 6+ manufacturing plants, partnering closely with senior operations leadership to drive organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, labor relations, culture, leadership development, and business transformation. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in manufacturing environments, preferably within the automotive industry, with the ability to operate as a strategic business partner while maintaining strong connection to plant‑level execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the HR strategy for a multi‑plant manufacturing organization, supporting 6+ sites across the region.
• Partner with senior operations and business leaders to align people strategies with operational and financial objectives.
• Drive workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, talent development, and leadership capability across plants.
• Provide strategic guidance on employee relations, labor relations, change management, engagement, retention, and culture.
• Ensure consistency and discipline in HR processes, policies, compliance, and best practices across all sites.
• Support transformation initiatives, operational excellence, productivity improvements, and organizational velocity through effective people strategies.
• Coach and influence plant leadership teams to strengthen accountability, communication, and leadership effectiveness.
• Lead, develop, and mentor HR teams across the region, ensuring alignment, execution, and strong business partnership.
• Anticipate organizational risks and proactively build solutions that support business continuity and talent stability.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on sensitive, complex, and high‑impact people matters.

Required Experience

• Proven experience in senior HR leadership roles within manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading HR for multiple plants or multi‑site operations.
• Strong understanding of plant operations, labor dynamics, workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.
• Background in automotive manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Experience partnering directly with senior operations leaders, plant managers, and executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels, from plant floor to executive leadership.
• Strong leadership, business acumen, decision‑making, and change management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution when needed.
• Fluent English required.
• Availability to travel across plant locations as business needs require.

Idóneo Profile

We are looking for a strong HR executive with a manufacturing mindset: someone who understands the pace, complexity, and urgency of plant operations, but who can also elevate the HR function as a strategic business partner. This person should be comfortable working in a demanding, fast‑paced environment, influencing senior leaders, developing HR teams, and driving consistent execution across multiple sites.

Key Competencies

• Strategic business partnership
• Multi‑site manufacturing leadership
• Labor and employee relations
• Organizational design and change management
• Executive influence and stakeholder management
• Talent development and succession planning
• Strong operational discipline
• High sense of urgency and execution
• Bilingual communication skills