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