HR MANAGER

Pulso Desarrollando Personas; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulso Desarrollando Personas seeks an experienced HR Manager for a leading German Tier 1 automotive manufacturer in Querétaro, Mexico. You will partner with Plant leadership to align HR with business goals, drive workforce plans, and optimize organizational performance.

The role requires deep knowledge of SAP/SAP SuccessFactors, Mexican labor laws, and a track record of union relations in manufacturing. Fluent English is mandatory and leadership of cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires 8+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 6 years in a leadership HR Manager role in Tier 1 automotive or similar manufacturing.
• Experience partnering with Plant Managers and senior leadership.
• Experience with unionized manufacturing environments including collective bargaining.
• Solid understanding of Mexican labor legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic advisor to Plant Manager and leadership team.
• Partner with Plant leadership to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Drive organizational development, succession planning, and leadership effectiveness.
• Lead labor relations, collective bargaining negotiations, and labor risk management.
• Oversee Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits, and HR Operations.
• Implement HR process improvements and SAP/SAP SuccessFactors initiatives.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Executive influence

Change management

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Relations, or related field

Tools

SAP

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

German Automotive Tier 1 | Querétaro, Mexico

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced and business-oriented HR Manager for a leading German Tier 1 automotive manufacturing company located in Querétaro, Mexico. The ideal candidate will be a strategic HR leader with exceptional business acumen, strong analytical capabilities, and a proven ability to act as a trusted advisor to the Plant Manager and Plant Leadership Team. This role requires a professional who goes beyond traditional HR management, actively participates in business decisions, anticipates organizational challenges, and contributes directly to operational and financial performance. The HR Manager will report to the Plant Manager and Global VP of Human Resources, ensuring strong alignment between local business priorities and global HR strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to the Plant Manager, providing guidance and constructive challenge on critical business decisions.
• Partner closely with the Plant Manager in addressing complex organizational, operational, and people-related situations.
• Work with and through the Plant Leadership Team to strengthen accountability, collaboration, and business performance.
• Influence senior leadership decisions through business insights, data-driven recommendations, and sound judgment.
• Ensure continuous alignment and transparent communication between Plant Management and Global HR Leadership.
• Business & Operational Performance
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of plant operations, financial performance, and key operational indicators.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to identify opportunities for improving productivity, efficiency, organizational effectiveness, and profitability.
• Translate financial and operational challenges into actionable HR strategies.
• Drive decisions based on business KPIs, labor costs, productivity, absenteeism, turnover, and organizational performance.
• Proactively identify organizational risks and implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness
• Serve as a strategic partner to the entire Plant Leadership Team.
• Strengthen leadership capabilities, management accountability, and organizational discipline.
• Facilitate the resolution of complex situations and conflicts across all organizational levels.
• Drive organizational development, succession planning, talent management, and leadership effectiveness.
• Support organizational restructuring, change management, and business transformation initiatives.
• Labor Relations & Compliance
• Lead union relations, collective bargaining negotiations, and labor conflict resolution.
• Maintain constructive relationships with union representatives while protecting business continuity.
• Ensure compliance with Mexican labor legislation and applicable employment regulations.
• Anticipate labor risks and implement effective employee relations strategies.
• HR Operations & Digital Transformation
• Oversee all HR functions, including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits, Training & Development, Employee Relations, and HR Operations.
• Lead HR process improvements, system implementations, and organizational transformation projects.
• Ensure effective utilization of SAP and SAP SuccessFactors.
• Align local HR processes, policies, and initiatives with global corporate standards

Requirements

Required Profile

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Relations, or a related field.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 6 years as a HR Manager in a leadership role within Tier 1 automotive or comparable manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience partnering directly with Plant Managers and senior leadership teams.
• Experience reporting to both local Plant Management and Global or Corporate HR Leadership.
• Extensive experience in unionized manufacturing environments, including collective bargaining and labor negotiations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, business financials, and operational KPIs.
• Proven experience in organizational restructuring, change management, and HR transformation.
• Hands-on experience with HR systems implementation and process optimization.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and SAP SuccessFactors.
• Solid understanding of Mexican labor legislation and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated career stability, progressive responsibility, and a consistent professional track record are essential.
• Proven ability to lead HR teams, manage complex employee relations matters, and operate effectively in a demanding plant environment.

Languages

• Advanced English proficiency (mandatory).

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Business Acumen: Ability to understand business priorities, financial performance, and operational challenges.
• Executive Influence: Proven ability to advise, challenge, and influence Plant Managers and senior executives.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong capability to interpret business data and translate insights into effective decisions.
• Business-Oriented Decision Making: Focus on measurable financial, operational, and organizational results.
• Exceptional Communication: Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels and with global leadership.
• Conflict Resolution: Ability to navigate sensitive and complex situations with sound judgment and professionalism.
• Leadership Team Integration: Ability to build trust, collaboration, and accountability across functional teams.
• Change Leadership: Experience leading organizational transformations and implementing sustainable improvements.
• Resilience & Adaptability: Ability to operate effectively in demanding, fast-paced manufacturing environments.

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART?

• Improving plant productivity and operational efficiency through strategic HR initiatives.
• Reducing labor costs and improving workforce performance.
• Successfully managing complex union negotiations and labor relations.
• Supporting Plant Managers in critical business decisions.
• Leading organizational restructuring and transformation.
• Strengthening leadership effectiveness and management accountability.
• Implementing HR systems and improving organizational processes.

We are not looking for someone who simply manages the HR function.

We are looking for someone who understands the business, challenges decisions constructively, influences leadership, anticipates risks, and becomes an indispensable strategic partner to the Plant Manager.