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Kongsberg Maritime a subsidiary of KONGSBERG is a global marine technology company providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including merchant offshore subsea and naval. Headquartered in Kongsberg Norway the company has manufacturing sales and service facilities in 34 countries. Kongsberg Maritime is a market leader in systems for positioning surveying navigation and automation. Important markets include countries with significant offshore and shipyard industries. We are determined to provide our customers with innovative and reliable marine electronics that ensure optimal operation at sea.
AtKONGSBERG we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.
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HR Generalist Mexico (Supporting Mexico Chile and Panama)
We are seeking a proactive and well-rounded HR Generalist to support our growing team in Veracruz Mexico while also providing HR support to our offices in Chile and Panama. This role is responsible for delivering day-to-day HR operations and supporting key initiatives across recruitment employee relations performance management and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Mexican labor laws and familiarity with HR practices in Latin America while collaborating with global HR teams to ensure alignment with company-wide standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Mexican labor laws and internal HR policies including documentation reporting and employee records management.
- Provide HR support and guidance to teams in Chile and Panama ensuring alignment with local regulations and company standards.
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process across supported locations from job posting to onboarding delivering a positive candidate experience.
- Support performance management processes by guiding managers and employees through goal setting feedback and performance reviews.
- Handle employee relations matters including disciplinary actions investigations and conflict resolution ensuring fair and consistent practices.
- Assist in implementing and administering talent development and training programs to foster employee growth and engagement.
- Promote a culture of continuous feedback and performance excellence across all supported offices.
- Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies procedures and best practices.
- Support administration of local compensation and benefits programs including statutory benefits in Mexico and coordinate with local teams in Chile and Panama.
- Conduct HR-related training sessions for employees and managers on topics such as workplace policies performance management and compliance.
- Encourage use of HR systems (e.g. Workday) for employee and manager self-service and maintain accurate HRIS data.
- Conduct employee check-ins and review survey data to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement in the employee experience.
- Stay current on HR trends labor law updates and best practices across Mexico and Latin America.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written (Spanish and English required).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic multi-country environment.
- High level of integrity professionalism and confidentiality.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday experience is a plus).
- Ability to align HR practices with business goals and organizational culture.
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 10% as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration Psychology or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a generalist or HR operations role.
- Solid understanding of Mexican labor law and exposure to HR practices in Latin America.
- Experience supporting a multinational or matrixed organization is a plus.
- SHRM-CP or similar certification is a plus.
- Legally authorized to work in Mexico without company sponsorship.
KONGSBERG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Work Location: Veracruz Mexico
Closing date by November 26th 2025.
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Fmla
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- Employment & Labor Law
- ADP
- Human Resources
- Recruiting
About Company
KONGSBERG is an international, knowledge-based group that supplies high-technology systems and solutions to customers engaged in the oil and gas industry, the merchant marine, and the defence and aerospace industries.
