Human Resources Manager
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30-09-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Human Resources Manager
Direct Hire
Monterrey Mexico
Reports to HR Director HoNA and Plant Manager
The HR Manager Mexico executes and maintains all Human Resources programs and processes for Hengst operations in Mexico ensuring alignment with North America HR strategies and compliance with Mexican labor and employment regulations. This role partners closely with local site leadership to deliver high levels of employee engagement operational excellence and talent outcomes across manufacturing and sales teams. The position reports to the Human Resources Director North America.
Business partnership and workforce planning
- Partner with Mexico leadership to align workforce plans staffing and organizational design with business objectives.
- Provide data-driven HR insights KPIs and recommendations.
Talent acquisition and onboarding
- Manage end-to-end recruiting for hourly technical and salaried roles; leverage local channels and partners.
- Oversee compliant hiring offers pre-employment and onboarding processes.
Employee relations and compliance
- Ensure adherence to the Ley Federal del Trabajo and applicable standards; maintain consistent application of policies and procedures.
- Lead investigations corrective actions and documentation; coach leaders on effective and fair people practices.
- Coordinate compliance with IMSS INFONAVIT FONACOT and government reporting/audits; partner with Legal as needed.
Compensation benefits and payroll
- Administer salary structures job evaluations and annual merit/bonus processes in coordination with North America HR.
- Oversee benefits enrollment and vendor management; support wellness initiatives.
- Ensure accurate timely payroll execution in collaboration with Finance/payroll providers including CFDI payroll receipts and statutory payments; manage PTU calculations and communication.
HR operations and systems
- Maintain HRIS and personnel files ensuring data accuracy confidentiality and statutory record retention.
- Prepare HR metrics and dashboards (turnover absenteeism time-to-fill training safety/ERG indicators) and drive action plans.
Training development and performance management
- Coordinate technical compliance and leadership training; track completions and effectiveness.
- Facilitate performance management cycles talent reviews succession inputs and development plans.
Health safety and regulatory coordination
- Partner with EHS to support compliance with applicable NOMs (e.g. psychosocial risk management) mandatory trainings and workplace health initiatives.
Culture engagement and communications
- Drive engagement initiatives employee communications recognition programs and DEI activities consistent with Hengst values.
- Support community relations and CSR activities in Mexico.
Projects and change management
- Lead HR workstreams for launches expansions transfers and reorganizations; manage timelines risks and stakeholder communication.
- Standardize and continuously improve HR processes.
Team leadership and budgeting
- Lead and develop a small HR team and/or external providers; manage HR budget for Mexico.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in Human Resources Business Administration Psychology or related field; advanced degree or certifications a plus.
- 7 years of progressive HR experience in Mexico including at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of Mexican labor and employment law and HR practices including IMSS INFONAVIT FONACOT payroll processes (CFDI) and profit sharing (PTU); experience with government audits and inspections.
- Experience in unionized environments and collective bargaining administration (if applicable).
- Demonstrated success implementing HR programs and leading cross-functional projects.
- Business acumen with a data-driven approach; ability to translate business needs into HR solutions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise HRIS; strong Excel skills.
- Bilingual Spanish/English with excellent facilitation communication and conflict resolution skills.
- High integrity sound judgment and ability to manage confidential information.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and travel within Mexico (and occasionally to the U.S.) as needed.
7+ years of progressive HR experience in Mexico, including at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of Mexican labor and employment law and HR practices, including IMSS, INFONAVIT, FONACOT, payroll processes (CFDI), and profit sharing (PTU); experience with government audits and inspections. Experience in unionized environments and collective bargaining administration (if applicable). Demonstrated success implementing HR programs and leading cross-functional projects. Business acumen with a data-driven approach; ability to translate business needs into HR solutions. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise HRIS; strong Excel skills. Bilingual Spanish/English with excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills. High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to manage confidential information. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and travel within Mexico (and occasionally to the U.S.) as needed.
Education
Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field; advanced degree or certifications a plus
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Lean
- Lean Management
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- Employment & Labor Law
- Human Resources
- Manufacturing
