HR Generalist | AT-PAC Mexico

Umdasch Group; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Umdasch Group's AT-PAC Mexico unit seeks an HR Generalist to own local payroll and end-to-end HR administration. You will deliver hands-on HR services, ensure timely payroll processing, and maintain compliance with Mexican labor laws while supporting lifecycle activities from onboarding to offboarding.

You will partner with regional HR and local management to address employee needs, drive process improvements, and safeguard data integrity in a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 3–5 years progressive experience in HR Administration and payroll.
• Proven independent ownership of the full Mexico payroll cycle including IMSS and INFONAVIT.
• Solid knowledge of Mexican labor law and payroll compliance.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, time and attendance systems, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage Mexico payroll end to end, including incidences, attendance, leave, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with Mexican labor law, IMSS, INFONAVIT and local HR requirements.
• Provide on-site HR support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding.
• Act as main contact for payroll, compensation, benefits, and HR queries.
• Support Regional HRBP LAM on performance management and employee development.
• Handle employee relations and escalate complex cases as needed.
• Maintain accurate HR/payroll data, ensure reporting and audit readiness.
• Lead HR process-improvement and digitalization to boost efficiency and data quality.
• Collaborate with HR teams in Chile and Peru to standardize procedures.

Skills

Hands-on HR

Service mindset

Resilience & adaptability

Structured problem solving

Curiosity & learning

Collaboration

High-performance mindset

Integrity & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Admin

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Time & attendance

Excel

Job description

As part of the newly established Umdasch Industrial Solutions division within the Umdasch Group, AT-PAC is a globally recognized leader in scaffolding solutions. With a strong focus on industrial clients, AT-PAC serves scaffolding companies and industrial service providers across a wide range of sectors. Within Umdasch Industrial Solutions, AT-PAC serves as the Center of Excellence for Scaffolding Technology, supporting a unified supply chain model and the seamless exchange of knowledge and resources.

Looking ahead, AT-PAC continues to strengthen its position as atechnological frontrunner, focusing on the continuous optimization of its scaffolding systems and digital solutions. As part of our global growth strategy, we remain committed tosafety, efficiency, and technological excellence—core elements of our value proposition. Our goal is to drive the success of large-scale industrial projects worldwide through intelligent and sustainable scaffolding solutions.

Job Description

The HR Generalist is the local HR owner for AT-PAC Mexico, delivering hands‑on HR and payroll ownership across the employee lifecycle. The role provides first‑line support to employees and managers while ensuring accurate, timely and legally compliant HR administration and end‑to‑end payroll execution.

The role reports directly to the Managing Director Mexico and works in close partnership with the Regional HRBP LAM through a dotted‑line reporting relationship.

This is a role for someone who is comfortable working autonomously, solving problems and building trusted relationships across AT‑PAC Mexico.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Mexico payroll end to end, including incidences, attendance, leave, variable compensation, deductions, benefits, employee changes, terminations, and final settlements. Ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll processing.

Ensure compliance with Mexican labor law, IMSS, INFONAVIT, payroll obligations, and local HR requirements.

Provide on‑site HR support throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contracts, employee changes, personnel files, and offboarding.

Act as the main point of contact for payroll, compensation and benefits, time management, HR policies, and employee queries.

Supportthe Regional HRBP LAM on performance management, employee development, engagement, and workplace‑climate initiatives.

Support employee relations mattersand conflict resolution, escalating complex cases appropriately.

Maintain accurate and complete HR and payroll data, ensuring data integrity, reliable reporting, and audit readiness.

Lead HR process‑improvement and digitalization initiatives to strengthen efficiency, data quality, and employee experience.

Collaborate with the HR teams in Chile and Peru to standardize shared procedures and build reciprocal backup coverage for key HR and payroll activities.

Qualifications

You are a hands‑on HR professional who enjoys being close to the business and takes pride in getting the operational details right. You do not wait for others to solve problems. You investigate, propose a solution, take ownership, and involve the right people when a decision requires escalation.

A service mindset: You listen carefully and provide practical support to employees and managers.

Resilience and adaptability: You remain calm under pressure, manage changing priorities, and handle sensitive situations with maturity.

Structured problem‑solving: You can identify the root cause of an issue, resolve routine cases independently, and elevate complex matters with clear facts and recommendations.

Curiosity and learning agility: You are keen to learn regional processes, understand business needs, and continuously improve how HR support is delivered.

Collaboration: You build trusted partnerships with local management, employees, Finance, external providers, and regional HR colleagues.

A high‑performance mindset: You set high standards, follow through on commitments, and look for better ways to deliver results.

Integrity and confidentiality: You handle personal, labor, and payroll information with discretion, sound judgment, and respect.

What You Bring

Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in HR Administration and payroll.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.

Proven independent ownership of the full Mexico payroll cycle, including IMSS and INFONAVIT requirements.

Solid knowledge of Mexican labor law, payroll compliance, and employee lifecycle processes.

Experience with HRIS, payroll, time and attendance systems, and Excel.

Advanced English and native Spanish.

Additional Information

As a customer‑focused organisation, we understand that our greatest assets are our employees, which is why we are consistently looking for talented professionals who are keen to develop their career in this challenging industry. Come on board and be part of the AT‑PAC!