Director of human resources – mexicodepartment: human resourceslocation: guadalajara, mexico reports to: managing director – mexico direct reports: hr manager(s), payroll manager, executive assistantthe qualifind group supports multinational manufacturing organizations with their need for key specialist to management talent to successfully complete industrial greenfield, site launches, turnaround or expansions in north america. We actively engage, screen and assess talent for specific search mandates that possess the cultural attributes, technical competencies and experience to deliver value for our clients.our clientour client manufactures a range of complementary, world-class industrial products. Proprietary, value-optimized engineering. Customer-inspired performance.the position the director of human resources – mexico provides strategic and operational leadership for all human resources activities across the mexico operations. This role ensures alignment of people, processes, and systems with local business objectives, regional hr strategy, and corporate standards. The director serves as a trusted advisor to site leadership, balancing compliance, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness while supporting sustainable business growth.key responsibilitiesstrategic leadership & business partnershipalign mexico hr strategy with corporate and regional human resources objectives, ensuring consistency with north american people strategies.serve as a strategic advisor to the managing director and site leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and change management initiatives.provide regular reporting, insights, and people analytics to leadership.compliance, labor relations & risk managementensure full compliance with mexican labor laws, union agreements, internal policies, and applicable quality, ethics, and sustainability standards.lead union relationships, collective bargaining processes, contract renewals, and risk mitigation activities.oversee labor investigations, employee complaints, and litigation matters through resolution, in coordination with legal counsel.represent the organization with labor authorities, external auditors, and regulatory bodies as required.talent, total rewards & organizational developmentoversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, benefits, and talent development programs.support succession planning, high-potential development, and leadership capability building aligned with future business needs.guide training and development initiatives that strengthen technical, leadership, and cultural competencies across the organization.culture, engagement & employee relationsfoster a high-performance culture rooted in company values, ethical behavior, and continuous improvement.promote employee engagement, well-being, occupational health, and a positive organizational climate.ensure effective hr communication channels and measure their impact across the organization.operational excellence & governanceensure standardization, documentation, and continuous improvement of hr processes in alignment with corporate frameworks.establish, monitor, and report on key hr metrics and people analytics to support informed decision-making.authorize hr-related expenditures, training plans, staffing actions, and resources within delegated authority.authorityapprove hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations within established policies and budgets.approve hr operating expenses, training investments, and workforce planning recommendations.act as the site authority for hr compliance, audits, and people-related governance matters.key competenciesstrategic thinking and business acumenleadership and influencelabor relations and negotiationethical judgment and integritychange management and adaptabilitycommunication and relationship managementanalytical thinking and problem solvingqualificationsbachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field; master’s degree preferred.10+ years of progressive human resources experience, including leadership of an hr function.strong knowledge of mexican labor law, union relations, compensation, benefits, and employee relations.experience partnering with senior leaders in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.advanced english required; spanish fluency required.experience with multisite operations is required.ability to travel up to 50%.