Regional HR Compliance & Employee Relations Specialist

Weatherford; Villahermosa; On-site; MXN 720,000 - 990,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford is seeking a bilingual Regional HR Compliance & Employee Relations Specialist to join our team in Villahermosa, Mexico. This role supports workplace investigations, employment law compliance, ethics programs, and risk mitigation across the Western Hemisphere.

You will partner with HR leaders to provide guidance on policies, analyze trends, and deliver training across multiple countries, ensuring a positive employee experience while protecting the organization from HR-related risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• 5+ years in HR, Employee Relations, Compliance, or related area.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and data analysis.
• Experience with HRIS (Workday preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support workplace investigations and HR compliance initiatives.
• Provide guidance on HR policies across multiple jurisdictions.
• Analyze investigations, trends, and compliance metrics.
• Deliver training on local and federal employment laws across the region.
• Assist internal HR audits and maintain confidential employee records.
• Partner with HR leaders to mitigate employment-related risk.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

HR compliance

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources / Business Administration

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Workday

Job description

Job Overview

Weatherford is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) Regional HR Compliance & Employee Relations Specialist to join the team in Villahermosa, Mexico.

The Regional HR Compliance & Employee Relations Specialist will play a key role in supporting workplace investigations, employment law compliance, ethics programs, employee relations, and risk mitigation across the Western Hemisphere. This high-impact role partners closely with HR leaders and business stakeholders to ensure compliance, foster a positive employee experience, and protect the organization from employment-related risk.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of HR compliance programs and initiatives.


• Conduct and support workplace investigations related to employee complaints, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and workplace conduct issues.


• Provide HR compliance and employee relations guidance across multiple countries and jurisdictions within the Western Hemisphere.


• Analyze investigation trends, hotline activity, audit findings, and compliance metrics to identify organizational risks and recommend corrective actions.


• Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.


• Support the development, refinement, and implementation of HR compliance policies, processes, and procedures.


• Respond to day-to-day employee relations and HR compliance questions.


• Conduct proactive research to ensure compliance, provide appropriate consultation, and help avoid or minimize organizational risk exposure.


• Support the design and delivery of training and educational sessions for employees, HR professionals, supervisors, and managers related to local and federal employment laws and other compliance-related topics across the Western Hemisphere.


• Support internal HR audits, including harassment training, employee handbooks, Form I-9s, and other compliance-related requirements.


• Partner with HR team members to maintain accurate and confidential employee records and documentation.


• Participate in the administration of HR-related cases within the EthicsPoint hotline tool, as directed.


• Prepare ad hoc reports and metrics to support HR compliance initiatives.


• Stay current on local, state, and federal employment and compliance laws and participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Education, Experience & Qualifications Required

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


• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Compliance, Labor Relations, Workplace Investigations, or a related area.


• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.


• Good knowledge of AI tools and Power BI or similar data visualization and analytics tools.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and the ability to compile, review, analyze, and manipulate large data sets.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.


• Ability to manage difficult situations, conduct appropriate interventions, facilitate problem-solving activities, and remain calm under pressure.


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.


• Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with employees, managers, and HR stakeholders.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR information systems.


• Experience with Workday preferred.


• Fluency in Spanish and English required.


• Availability to work in Villahermosa, Mexico.