Human Resources Manager

Your Role at Cabot:
We are looking for an experienced professional to temporarily manage all Human Resources activities at our manufacturing plant ( union facility) in Altamira, Mexico. This position that will be responsible for providing HR services in a timely and cost effective manner that attract and retain high quality employees and maximize their contribution to the profitable operation of the business. As part of the regional HR team, the HR Manager also supports the global and regional initiatives of the HR function of Cabot Corporation. As a member of the site leadership team, the HR Manager develops and implements strategies, goals, and plans in collaboration with the site leadership team.

How You Will Make an Impact:
Manages all HR activities including staffing, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits and training. Ensure site compliance with all fair employment practices.

Implements local compensation systems and processes that attract, retain, and motivate employees. Collaborates with Corporate Compensation to ensure local compensation needs are met. Administers global compensation programs and processes for the site.

Provide leadership and coaching for the management processes that support the integrated elements of Talent Management (Organizational Design & Development, Staffing, PBM, Employee Development and Total Rewards)

Implement and continuously improve the effectiveness of the PBM system to enhance employee performance and development.

Promote Cabot culture and create an environment of open communication between management and employees. Ensure that policies and processes are fairly and uniformly applied. Work with employees and managers to prevent and

resolve problems that arise out of, or affect the work environment. Requires involvement and negotiations with Union.

Provide leadership and advice on all applicable laws and ensure processes are in place for ongoing compliance.

Lead training across the site to enhance the skill levels of the workforce, thereby contributing to the organization’s overall effectiveness

Assure succession planning process and organizational planning are implemented to assure employee development and full utilization of resources at both the local and regional levels.

What You Will Bring to Cabot:
Required Competencies:

- Coaching: The desire and ability to provide guidance, and feedback, with the intent to help individuals and teams perform at their best
- Communication & Presentation Skills: The ability to effectively engage with the organization in a manner that portrays confidence and is timely, relevant, and appropriate for the environment
- Customer Oriented: The desire and ability to provide high quality of service to all customers in a responsive and prompt manner
- Employee Development: Guiding managers and employees in the learning and development process
- Employee & Labor Relations: The ability to work with employees and managers and labor / works council representatives to prevent and resolve problems that arise out of, or affect the work environment
- Organizational Engagement & Influence: The ability to work in close alignment with people from other functions and to influence and engage with others to address issues, resolve conflicts and create change when needed
- Relationship Skills: The ability to establish and sustain relationships with colleagues and employees at all levels in the company
- Situational Analysis & Problem Solving: Recognizes the uniqueness of different situations and approaches problem resolution through a logical and complete review of all relevant factors
- Staffing & Employee Orientation: Leads a competency focused recruitment process to fill open positions, and ensures that new employees are appropriately oriented for success in the job
- Systems Management: The ongoing effort to ensure that the global HR system is updated with accurate information, and that the system is used effectively for business planning and business decisions

Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum five years’ experience as Human Resources Generalist or Human Resources Manager in a union facilty.

Labor Relations experience required.