Director, Strategic HR Business Partner – LATAM

PPG; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 1,470,000 - 2,206,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global manufacturing company based in Mexico City is seeking an experienced HR leader to manage talent, engagement, and organizational design within their Architectural Coatings business unit. The role requires extensive HR experience in multinational settings and a proven track record in leadership development and organizational excellence. Ideal candidates should be fluent in English with strong capabilities in change management and workforce planning.

Formación

• 10+ years of strong HR experience in complex multinational organizations.
• Business partner with expertise in leading HR strategies.
• Ability to adapt HR models to support business priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement organizational structures.
• Drive strategic workforce planning and capability development.
• Guide leaders in performance management and merit-based decisions.
• Optimize organizational performance and sales initiatives.

Conocimientos

Fluent in English

International experience

Strong HR experience

Knowledge of labor laws

Educación

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Master's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Based in Mexico City, reporting to the Global AC HR Director, you will lead talent management, engagement, and organizational design for the regional Architectural Coatings business unit. As a member of the leadership team, you will partner with the regional AC VP to achieve our goals and enable HR Service Delivery with actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Organization Development & Change: Design and implement organizational structures aligned with strategy and efficiency goals. Lead change management initiatives and HR programs, ensuring measurable outcomes. Adapt HR models to support priorities and strengthen company culture.
• Workforce & Talent Planning: Drive strategic workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and capability development. Ensure alignment of talent, succession, and retention strategies with business objectives and market competitiveness. Support teams while partnering on DEI and compliance initiatives.
• Capability & Leadership Development: Guide leaders in performance management and merit-based decision-making. Lead strategic hiring, executive onboarding, and talent assessments. Coach and influence leaders to inspire engagement, development, and behavioral change.
• Commercial & Operational Excellence: Partner with business leaders to optimize organizational performance, Sales Incentive Plans, and Commercial Excellence initiatives. Leverage understanding of business context (economic, social, labor trends) and P&L to inform HR strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Fluent in English; Portuguese is a plus.
• 10+ years of strong HR experience in matrixed, international manufacturing and retail environments, including engineering and blue-collar operations covering business partnering, leadership development, organization design, recruitment, talent management, labor relations, and budgeting in regional or divisional HR leadership roles within complex, multinational organizations.
• Business partner with an approach, leading HR strategies and managing change during crises to ensure business continuity and employee well-being.
• International experience across Latin America; ability to navigate regional labor laws, cultures, and HR practices.

About Us

Here at PPG we make it happen. We seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD.

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The PPG Way

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EEO & Benefits

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

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