HR Generalist

Kongsberg Gruppen; Kongsberg; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marine technology company seeking an HR Generalist to support offices in Mexico, Chile, and Panama. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with local labor laws, managing recruitment processes, and supporting performance management. Candidates should have a degree in HR or related fields, with 3+ years of experience, and fluency in Spanish and English. This role promotes a culture of continuous feedback and offers opportunities for employee development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a generalist or HR operations role.
• Solid understanding of Mexican labor law and exposure to HR practices in Latin America.
• Experience supporting a multinational or matrixed organization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Mexican labor laws and internal HR policies.
• Provide HR support to teams in Chile and Panama.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process across supported locations.
• Support performance management processes.
• Handle employee relations matters, ensuring fair practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills (Spanish and English)

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of Mexican labor laws

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field

Tools

HRIS systems (e.g., Workday)

Job description

Kongsberg Maritime, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global marine technology company, providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore, subsea and naval. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 34 countries. Kongsberg Maritime is a market leader in systems for positioning, surveying, navigation and automation. Important markets include countries with significant offshore and shipyard industries. We are determined to provide our customers with innovative and reliable marine electronics that ensure optimal operation at sea.

AtKONGSBERG, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions.We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.

HR Generalist – Mexico (Supporting Mexico, Chile, and Panama)

We are seeking a proactive and well-rounded HR Generalist to support our growing team in Veracruz, Mexico, while also providing HR support to our offices in Chile and Panama. This role is responsible for delivering day-to-day HR operations and supporting key initiatives across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Mexican labor laws and familiarity with HR practices in Latin America, while collaborating with global HR teams to ensure alignment with company-wide standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Mexican labor laws and internal HR policies, including documentation, reporting, and employee records management.
• Provide HR support and guidance to teams in Chile and Panama, ensuring alignment with local regulations and company standards.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process across supported locations, from job posting to onboarding, delivering a positive candidate experience.
• Support performance management processes by guiding managers and employees through goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Handle employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, investigations, and conflict resolution, ensuring fair and consistent practices.
• Assist in implementing and administering talent development and training programs to foster employee growth and engagement.
• Promote a culture of continuous feedback and performance excellence across all supported offices.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Support administration of local compensation and benefits programs, including statutory benefits in Mexico, and coordinate with local teams in Chile and Panama.
• Conduct HR-related training sessions for employees and managers on topics such as workplace policies, performance management, and compliance.
• Encourage use of HR systems (e.g., Workday) for employee and manager self-service and maintain accurate HRIS data.
• Conduct employee check-ins and review survey data to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement in the employee experience.
• Stay current on HR trends, labor law updates, and best practices across Mexico and Latin America.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written (Spanish and English required).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic, multi-country environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday experience is a plus).
• Ability to align HR practices with business goals and organizational culture.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a generalist or HR operations role.
• Solid understanding of Mexican labor law and exposure to HR practices in Latin America.
• Experience supporting a multinational or matrixed organization is a plus.
• SHRM-CP or similar certification is a plus.
• Legally authorized to work in Mexico without company sponsorship.

KONGSBERG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.