Human Resources Generalist

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world's largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

As
HR Generalist
, you will provide support to the Mexico HRBP in functional areas of human resources including employee relations, performance management, change management and employee engagement. You will assist in the development and implementation of human resources priorities and goals for the site in alignment with the broader organizational priorities. A great opportunity to develop your career in HR

What will you do?

• Supports HRBP in all Union practices and activities throughout the year, including collective bargaining agreements.
• Manages and resolves employee relations issues in partnership with HRBP and business leaders
• Collaborates with HRBP to work closely with managers and employees to improve engagement, retention and a healthy work environment by giving follow up to action plans derived from the official Mexican norms: NOM035 and NOM037.
• Provides support on HR related activities when having ISO audits.
• Supports annual processes related to talent management, performance management and salary reviews for the unionized group of employees in Mexico.
• Assists with offboarding processes when needed.
• HR related vendors payment process follow up.
• Updating local HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with both local regulations and Quaker Houghton's global standards.

What do we look for?

• Education: Bachelor's Degree related to HR is a must
• Languages: Conversational English
• Experience:
  At least 3 years of experience in HR roles. Proven ER and local labor law knowledge ( NOM035 , NOM037), familiar with managing a unionized workers environment (sindicato) and supporting ISO audits.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills and ability to relate to all levels of the organization
• Able to handle highly sensitive information with strict confidentiality
• Results Driven
• Analytical and Problem Solver
• Customer Focused
• Receptive to Change

Location
: Hybrid arrangement with 2 days/week office presence at our site in Parque Industrial Mitras.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay
• Global Giving Program: Volunteering leave to dedicate to the cause of your choice.
• QH University: continuous online training platform for all levels.
• DEI and Recognition initiatives such as Women in Manufacturing, Next Gen and PRIDE CRG's.
• A unique opportunity to join an international, dynamic and collaborative team environment.

Who are we?

We are the global leader in industrial process fluids present in 40+ countries continually improving and innovating so the world's steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values:

• Live Safe
• Exceed Customer Expectations
• Drive Results
• Embrace Diversity
• Do Great Things Together
• Act with integrity

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.

Join the HR team in Mexico and GROW where your contributions will matter