Associate Director Human Resources Mexico

NielsenIQ; México; A distancia; MXN 1,465,000 - 2,199,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading consumer intelligence company is seeking an experienced HR Leader for Mexico to shape and execute a people agenda. This role requires proven HR expertise, team leadership, and a passion for enhancing employee experience while ensuring compliance with local labor laws. The ideal candidate will embrace a collaborative, data-informed culture, focusing on driving business success through strategic HR initiatives.

Servicios

Flexible work environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Formación

• Proven experience in a senior HR direct role within a matrixed organization.
• Passion for driving an End to end HR Strategy and creating inclusive workplaces.
• Agile with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a strategic talent partner for the Managing Director.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR professionals.
• Design and implement initiatives enhancing employee experience.
• Support leaders on complex employee relations issues.
• Act as a proactive change agent in transformation efforts.

Conocimientos

Business partnering

Coaching leaders

Influencing stakeholders

Local labor legislation

Collaboration across HR functions

Strong communication skills

Commercial acumen

Educación

10+ years of HR experience

Experience in a multinational corporation

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, shaping the future of how businesses understand and serve consumers. Together, we deliver The Full View™—a complete picture of consumer behavior across industries, powered by cutting-edge technology and advanced analytics.

At NIQ, you’ll be part of a team that thrives on curiosity, innovation, and impact. We work with the world’s biggest brands and retailers in over 90 markets, influencing decisions that shape everyday life for billions of people. If you’re passionate about data, technology, and driving growth, NIQ is where your ideas can make a global difference. Join us and help redefine what’s possible in consumer intelligence.

Job Description

Role Summary:
As the HR Leader for Mexico, you will serve as a strategic talent partner for Mexico Managing Director and you’ll shape and execute a people agenda across the market. You will oversee a team of HR Generalists and collaborate closely with HRBPs and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to ensure best-in-class delivery of all HR programs and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnering:
  • Act as a trusted advisor and coach to the Managing Director, aligning talent strategies with commercial and operative objectives.
  • Translate business context into actionable HR plans based on global and regional HR Strategy that drive impact and measurable results.
  • Stay attuned to local market dynamics to ensure HR strategies are relevant and future-focused.
• Team and Functional Leadership:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four HR professionals, including Market HR and HR COEs fostering collaboration and continuous growth.
  • Embed a data-informed culture by using insights and analytics to guide decision-making and assess the effectiveness of HR initiatives.
• People and Culture Strategy:
  • Design and implement initiatives that enhance employee experience, well-being, engagement, and retention.
  • Collaborate with COEs to deliver core HR programs (e.g., total rewards, learning & development, DEI, talent acquisition), adapting them to the unique needs of each market.
  • Drive a high and sustainable performance culture focus on the annual talent processes including performance management, succession planning, and incentive planning.
• Employee Relations and Labor Relations:
  • Support leaders and associates on complex employee relations issues with empathy, fairness, and legal compliance. Include integrity HR investigations accordingly with global process and strategy.
  • Where applicable, lead constructive partnerships and negotiations with Works Councils and employee representatives, ensuring alignment with local labor laws and company values.
• Change Leadership:
  • Act as a proactive change agent, enabling transformation and organizational growth.
  • Lead communication and implementation of HR initiatives with clarity, consistency, and inclusivity.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in a senior HR direct responsible role, within a matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders, influence stakeholders, and deliver people solutions that enable business growth.
• Strong understanding of local labor legislation across the region.
• Experience leading teams and driving collaboration across HR functions.
• A passion for driving an End to end HR Strategy, including labor relations, legal understanding and creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in HR, with a strong focus on business partnering and local HR understanding.
• Solid understanding of local labor laws across Mexico.
• Experience in a multinational corporation is strongly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with diverse client groups and cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and international environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• Confident leadership presence with a hands‑on, results-oriented mindset and strong organizational capabilities.
• Agile and able to manage multiple priorities and projects with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Commercial acumen and a strong understanding of how HR contributes to business success.
• Experience in managing the company’s Works Council relationship is desirable.

Our Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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