Temporary HR Project Manager, Mexico

Turner & Townsend; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global professional services company in Mexico City is seeking a Temporary HR Project Manager to lead strategic HR projects covering LATAM. The role involves managing HRIS implementation and payroll compliance, requiring strong project management skills and expertise in regional HR practices. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and fluency in English. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement for a duration of 9 months.

Servicios

Competitive compensation based on experience

Flexible working environment

Opportunity for career growth

Formación

• 5+ years in HR, with at least 2 years in project management roles.
• Proven experience in HRIS management and payroll compliance projects in LATAM.
• Regional experience in LATAM is highly desired.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of an HRIS system for LATAM.
• Develop and manage project plans for HR initiatives across LATAM.
• Review and align payroll processes with HRIS systems.
• Update and standardize HR policies and procedures for LATAM.
• Collaborate with HR leadership and local managers across multiple countries.
• Drive adoption of new HR systems and processes through training.

Conocimientos

Strong project management and organizational skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices across LATAM

Fluency in English

Spanish and/or Portuguese

Educación

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

Master’s degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.

Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority‑owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

We are seeking a Temporary HR Project Manager based in Mexico City to lead and deliver strategic HR projects with a LATAM regional scope over a 9‑month period. This role will focus on HRIS management, payroll compliance, and policy and process optimization across multiple countries in Latin America. The ideal candidate will combine strong project management skills with deep HR expertise and experience working in regional environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of an HRIS system for LATAM.
• Project Planning & Execution: Develop and manage project plans for HR initiatives across LATAM, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Payroll Compliance: Review and align payroll processes with HRIS systems.
• Policy & Process Optimization: Update and standardize HR policies and procedures for LATAM to reflect best practices and legal requirements. Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions regionally.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with HR leadership, local managers, and external vendors across multiple countries. Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Change Management & Training: Drive adoption of new HR systems and processes through effective change management strategies. Develop and deliver training sessions for employees and managers across LATAM.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years in HR, with at least 2 years in project management roles. Proven experience in HRIS management and payroll compliance projects in LATAM.
• Skills: Strong project management and organizational skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices across Latin America. PMP or similar certification is a plus. Regional experience in LATAM is highly desired. Fluency in English required; Spanish and/or Portuguese is a strong advantage.

Contract Details

• Duration: 9 months.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid.
• Compensation: Competitive, based on experience.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.