Position Summary The Human Resources Manager will lead all HR functions for the facility, including labor relations, union negotiations, employee relations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, organizational development, compliance, and performance management.

The successful candidate will have significant experience working in unionized manufacturing environments and a proven ability to balance employee engagement with operational accountability and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Labor Relations & Union Management

- Act as the primary liaison between management and union leadership.
- Lead collective bargaining agreement negotiations and contract administration.
- Manage grievance processes, arbitration preparation, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
- Ensure compliance with Mexican labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.
- Build productive labor-management relationships that support business objectives while maintaining employee trust.

Human Resources Leadership

- Lead all plant HR activities, supporting a workforce of approximately 200-275 employees.
- Develop and execute workforce planning strategies to support seasonal production demands.
- Partner with operations leaders to achieve productivity, attendance, retention, and quality goals.
- Provide coaching and support to supervisors and managers on employee relations and performance management.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development

- Oversee recruitment for hourly, technical, professional, and supervisory positions.
- Develop workforce pipelines to support future growth.
- Lead onboarding and training initiatives.
- Implement succession planning and leadership development programs.

Performance Management & Accountability

- Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure consistent application of performance standards and disciplinary processes.




- Develop managers to effectively address attendance, conduct, productivity, and performance issues.
- Establish HR metrics and KPIs focused on turnover, absenteeism, employee engagement, and productivity.

Compliance & Employee Relations

- Ensure compliance with all Mexican labor regulations and company policies.
- Manage employee investigations and workplace concerns.
- Support workplace safety initiatives and employee wellness programs.
- Maintain positive employee relations while protecting organizational interests.

Strategic Business Partnership

- Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team.
- Provide HR analytics and recommendations to support business decisions.
- Develop and manage the HR budget.
- Lead initiatives that improve retention, engagement, and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

Required

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience.
- 3+ years in an HR Manager role within manufacturing.
- Significant labor relations and union negotiation experience.
- Strong knowledge of Mexican labor law.
- Experience supporting facilities with 200+ employees.
- Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.
- Proven experience handling employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution.

Preferred

- Experience in metal fabrication, automotive, HVAC, appliance, steel, or industrial manufacturing.
- Experience working with seasonal workforce fluctuations.
- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement exposure.
- Master's degree or HR-related certifications.

Key Success Factors The adecuado candidate will demonstrate:

- Strong business acumen.
- Ability to hold employees and leaders accountable.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
- High emotional intelligence and leadership presence.
- Data-driven decision making.
- Ability to balance employee advocacy with business objectives.
- Strong sense of urgency and execution.

📌 Human Resources Manager (Ciudad Apodaca)
🏢 Collis De MexicoDe C V
📍 Ciudad Apodaca