Strategic HR Manager: Leadership, Change & Growth

John Crane; México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Mexico is seeking an HR Manager to deliver strategic HR services across the country. You will advise senior leaders on workforce design, lead payroll accuracy, and implement HR policies in alignment with global guidelines.

You will drive talent planning, labor relations, and organizational change while leveraging Workday analytics to steer compensation and workforce decisions. Fluency in English is required for regional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including partnering with senior leaders in manufacturing, industrial or engineering environments.
• English level: Fluent

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor on organizational design, workforce strategy and leadership effectiveness.
• Develop and communicate HR policies for Mexico.
• Define priorities with business leaders to meet objectives.
• Partner to develop strategic workforce plans aligned to growth and succession.
• Lead HR digital transformation and Workday adoption.
• Use analytics and market data to inform salary budgets and compensation actions.
• Lead employee engagement actions and retention strategies.
• Oversee labor relations and union negotiations according to guidelines.
• Ensure payroll compliance and tax requirements.

Skills

Succession Planning

Organizational Design

Change Management

Leadership Effectiveness

HR Analytics

Communication & Influencing

Talent Management

Workday Adoption

Strategic Thinking

Education

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

Tools

Workday

Job description

Smiths Mexico is seeking an HR Manager to deliver strategic HR services across the country. You will advise senior leaders on workforce design, lead payroll accuracy, and implement HR policies in alignment with global guidelines.

You will drive talent planning, labor relations, and organizational change while leveraging Workday analytics to steer compensation and workforce decisions. Fluency in English is required for regional collaboration.