HR Business Partner Manufacturing Manager

Thales Group; Cuernavaca; Remote; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Cuernavaca is seeking an HR Business Partner Manufacturing Manager to partner with plant leadership and drive talent strategies in a manufacturing setting. You will lead HR processes, optimize HR systems like Workday, and coach managers to build high-performing teams.

The role emphasizes labor law compliance, DEI initiatives, and digital HR transformation, with English proficiency at Business level and strong analytical skills. On-site opportunity in Mexico.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of HRBP/HR Generalist experience; 6+ years preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement talent strategies aligned with business goals and KPIs.
• Drive HR process efficiency across payroll, benefits, and administration using HRIS tools.
• Provide Human Factors leadership within plant projects and operations.
• Coach and advise managers to build engaged, high-performing teams.
• Lead change management and digital transformation in HR practices.
• Promote DEI initiatives and positive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, safety policies, and internal protocols.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data Analytics

Labor Law & Compliance Regulations

Union Relationship Management

Business English (B2)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Psychopedagogy, or related field

Tools

Workday

MS Office

Job description

HR Business Partner Manufacturing Manager### HR Business Partner Manufacturing ManagerApply: On-Site: Mexico Iztapalapa: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 15, 2026 (4 days left to apply): R0343080Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure. **Objective**The primary objective of the **HRBP Manager** is to build key strategic relationships with business leadership and plant stakeholders while driving the implementation of talent management programs within Thales Cuernavaca. The role provides strategic leadership and direction regarding **Human Factors** across projects, products, and plant operations to fulfill legal, customer, and organizational objectives. Serving as a strategic, administrative, and change partner, the HRBP Manager aligns people strategies with operational goals, optimizes HR systems, and promotes a high-performance culture grounded in **Integrity, Excellence, and Respect for People**. **Activities (Key Responsibilities)** * **Strategic Partnership:** Design and implement talent strategies aligned with business goals. Analyze HR metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive strategic decision-making, workforce planning, and succession management.* **Operational Efficiency & HRIS Management:** Drive HR process efficiency across payroll, benefits, and administration, leveraging digital tools and HRIS platforms such as **Workday**.* **Human Factors & Plant Leadership:** Exercise effective Human Factors leadership within plant projects and operations, integrating specialized tools to meet legal, safety, customer, and stakeholder requirements.* **Manager Coaching & Advisory:** Enable operational managers through direct, compassionate, and contextualized coaching, acting as a trusted advisor to build engaged, high-performing teams.* **Change Management & Digital Transformation:** Lead organizational transformation initiatives, continuous improvement projects, and digital innovation in HR practices.* **Employee Championship & DEI:** Promote a workplace culture focused on employee well-being, workplace climate assessment, and structured **Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)** programs.* **Compliance & Escalation:** Ensure full compliance with local labor laws, site safety policies, and internal protocols, serving as the local escalation point for HR inquiries. **Requirements*** **Formal Education:Required:** Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Psychopedagogy, or a related field.* **Experience & Background:Required:** Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience as an HRBP or HR Generalist (6+ years preferred).**Preferred Sector:** Experience in **manufacturing environments** is strongly preferred. * **Technical Knowledge & Skills:**In-depth understanding of **Labor Law & Compliance Regulations** and **Union Relationship*** **Management**.Proficiency in **Lean Manufacturing**, industrial processes, **Data Analytics**, and financial fundamentals.* **Language & IT Proficiency:English:** Business English B2 required (Advanced English C1 desirable).**Software:** High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!