The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading the people strategy, including safety, labor compliance, organizational culture, employee services, and external labor/government relations for a large manufacturing operation.

This role ensures that the plant operates with a stable, legally compliant, disciplined, safe, and engaged workforce while supporting business continuity, productivity, employee development, and positive relationships with authorities and institutional representatives.

The HR Manager must serve as a strategic partner to Operations while also ensuring strong execution of daily HR processes across a population of more than 1,000 production employees and 160 administrative employees.

Generales
Direct areas of responsibility: Labor Relations, Training, SH&E;, Payroll, Recruiting, NOM-035, Nursery/IMSS compliance, Security, Facilities Maintenance, Employee Services, Organizational Development, Recognition, Engagement, and Public Relations.

Labor Relations and STPS Compliance

Lead all labor relations processes in compliance with Mexican labor law and requirements from the “Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social”.

Training and Capability Development

Lead the training system for production, technical, administrative, and leadership roles.

Safety, Health & Environment — SH&E;

Lead or oversee the SH&E; function to protect employees, comply with regulations, and support operational discipline.

Payroll and Timekeeping

Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll execution for all employees.

Recruiting, Hiring, and Workforce Planning

Lead hiring strategy for production, technical, administrative, and leadership positions.

Nursery / IMSS Compliance





Oversee the company nursery or childcare-related process in compliance with IMSS requirements.

Security

Lead the plant security function to protect people, assets, visitors, and business continuity.

Facilities Maintenance

Oversee facilities as part of employee services and site readiness.

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

Master’s degree preferred.

Strong knowledge of Mexican labor law, STPS requirements, IMSS processes, NOM-035, payroll controls, and employee relations.

Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience.

At least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role in manufacturing.

Experience supporting a large hourly workforce, ideally 1,000+ employees.

Strong experience in labor relations, employee relations, compliance, payroll, training, recruiting, and organizational development.

Experience managing security, services, facilities, or administrative functions is highly desirable.

Experience interacting with government authorities, labor institutions, business chambers, or community representatives.

Strong character and high integrity.

Balanced leadership: firm when needed, fair always.

Ability to work with production employees and senior executives.

Strong labor relations judgment.

Ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters.

Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.

Preventive mindset, not reactive firefighting.

Data-driven decision making.

Strong follow-up and execution discipline.

Ability to build trust with employees, managers, authorities, and corporate leaders.

Business mindset, not only HR administration.

Language of digital tools and AI.

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📌 Human Resources Manager (Centro-Norte)
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