HR Business Partner

XPEL, Inc.; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

XPEL, Inc. in Guadalajara, Mexico is seeking an HR Business Partner for Latin America who will connect our global HR strategy to local needs. You’ll build trusted relationships with managers and employees, shape a positive culture, and ensure compliance with local labor laws.

This role blends strategic partnership with hands‑on HR delivery. You will report to the Head of HR and the Region Leader, lead local hiring, onboarding, pay and benefits alignment, and use people data to inform leadership

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience, including at least 3 years as an HR Business Partner or Manager in the respective country.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Functional knowledge of and/or resourcefulness to ensure compliance with local employment laws and best practices.
• Proven experience in a global or matrixed organization.
• Great communication and relationship-building skills across cultures.
• Fluent in Spanish and English; Portuguese is a plus.
• Willingness to travel ~25%.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to align P&C initiatives with business goals and local culture.
• Coach managers on leadership, feedback, and team performance.
• Lead local engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Lead local hiring and onboarding.
• Drive performance and development conversations across the team.
• Lead local pay and benefits alignment.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, employment contracts, and statutory reporting.
• Analyze people data and share insights to inform leadership decisions.
• Continuously look for ways to simplify and improve P&C processes.
• Other duties as required.

Job description

Job Summary: As the HR Business Partner (HRBP) for the Latin America, you’ll act as the go‑to people leader for your geography—connecting our global HR strategy to local needs. You’ll build trusted relationships with managers and employees, helping shape a positive culture while ensuring compliance with local labor laws. This role blends strategic partnership and hands‑on HR delivery. In this role you will report dually to the XPEL Head of HR and the Region Leader.

Core Duties

• Partner with leaders to align P&C initiatives with business goals and local culture.
• Coach managers on leadership, feedback, and team performance.
• Lead local engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Lead local hiring and onboarding.
• Drive performance and development conversations across the team.
• Lead local pay and benefits alignment.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, employment contracts, and statutory reporting.
• Analyze people data and share insights to inform leadership decisions.
• Continuously look for ways to simplify and improve P&C processes.
• Other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience, including at least 3 years as an Business Partner or Manager in Respective Country.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Functional knowledge of and/or resourcefulness to ensure compliance with local employment laws and best practices.
• Proven experience in a global or matrixed organization.
• Great communication and relationship-building skills across cultures.
• A balanced mindset—strategic thinker and practical problem solver.
• Comfort using HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors (Workday preferred)) and HR data analytics.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Portuguese is a plus.

Travel requirements of ~25%.

This is a full time in office position in Guadalajara, Mexico.

XPEL is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Since the day XPEL was founded, we’ve strived to provide the best possible products, services, and support for customers and installers alike.

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