HR MANAGER

IN Pulso Desarrollando Personas

WE’RE LOOKING | HR MANAGER - FOR OUR TIER 1 AUTOMOTIVE CUSTOMER:

Querétaro, Mexico

We are seeking a strong HR leader who can combine business vision, people leadership and solid labor relations expertise, acting as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the Plant Manager and the Leadership Team of the Plant on people and business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the HR function for a manufacturing operation with 900+ employees.
• Advise and coach the Plant Manager and leadership team on people and organizational decisions.
• Lead labor and union relations, including CBA and salary negotiations.
• Maintain a strong relationship with the CTM and union representatives.
• Lead Recruitment, Training, Organizational Development, Communications, Compensation, Time Management and Employee Services.
• Develop HR strategies aligned with plant and business objectives.
• Manage HR and labor-cost budgets and key HR indicators.
• Ensure compliance with Mexican labor regulations, STPS requirements and NOM-035.
• Lead employee engagement, development and organizational climate initiatives.
• Support organizational restructuring when required.
• Ensure accurate time management, compensation and benefits administration.

Requirements

Required Profile

• 5+ years as HR Manager within a Tier 1 Automotive manufacturing company Mandatory
• Experience in plants with 900+ employees
• Strong experience in labor and union relations
• Proven experience negotiating Collective Bargaining Agreements and salary reviews
• Excellent relationship and experience working with CTM
• Strong business mindset combined with a genuine people focus
• Experience acting as advisor and coach to Plant Manager, and the Leadership Team of the Plant.
• Experience leading HR teams (at least 4 direct and 6 indirect reports)
• Advanced English
• Strong knowledge of Mexican Federal Labor Law
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors
• Experience supporting and leading SuccessFactors implementation for Mexico
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, ISO 14001 / ISO 45001, STPS and NOM-035
• Experience In Plant Restructuring When Required.
• Experience reporting directly to the plant manager and a dotted-line reporting relationship to the VP of Human Resources

Highly valued

• Experience in plant restructuring
• SAP HCM knowledge
• German language
• Experience developing HR peers in other countries

We are looking for an HR leader who is close to the operation, credible with employees and unions, comfortable challenging and coaching senior leaders, and capable of connecting people decisions with business performance.

Please note that a minimum of 6 years of experience in an HR Manager role within the automotive industry is an essential requirement for this position. Only candidates who meet this criterion will be considered.