Location: obregon, mexico (with international travel)reports to: chief executive officerposition summarythe chief human resources officer (chro) is a key member of the senior leadership team and serves as a strategic business partner to the ceo and executive leadership. This role is responsible for leading and executing the global human resources strategy across the organization, with a strong focus on talent management, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.the chro will oversee all corporate hr functions and drive initiatives that enhance workforce capability, engagement, and performance across u.s. and mexico operations. This leader will play a critical role in building a high-performance culture, strengthening leadership pipelines, and aligning hr strategy with business objectives.key responsibilitiesstrategic leadershipserve as a trusted advisor to the ceo and executive leadership team on all human capital mattersdevelop and execute a comprehensive hr strategy aligned with business goals and growth planslead organizational design and workforce planning across multiple geographiestalent & performance managementdrive enterprise-wide talent management, including leadership development, succession planning, and high-potential programsoversee performance management systems to ensure alignment with company objectives and accountability standardsbuild and sustain a strong talent pipeline to support current and future business needshr operations & functional leadershiplead all corporate hr functions including talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, employee relations, learning & development, and hr systemsestablish and track key hr metrics and kpis, including:voluntary attritionemployee engagementtime-to-fillquality of hireensure data-driven decision-making across hr functionsemployee relations & labor practicesprovide leadership on employee relations strategies across u.s. and mexico operationspartner with leadership on union-related matters, including understanding and navigating u.s. and mexico labor environmentspromote a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace cultureinternational hr leadershiplead hr initiatives across geographically diverse operations, ensuring consistency while respecting local practicessupport cross-border workforce strategies and cultural alignmentensure compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations in both the u.s. and mexicoqualificationsmba or equivalent advanced degree requiredminimum of 15+ years of progressive hr leadership experience, including senior/executive-level rolesproven experience in international hr leadership, ideally across u.s. and mexico operationsstrong background in talent management, performance management, and organizational developmentexperience working in environments with union presence and understanding of labor relations practicesdemonstrated ability to lead hr in complex, multi-site organizationskey competenciesstrategic thinker with strong business acumendata-driven decision maker with experience leveraging hr analyticsexceptional leadership and influencing skillsstrong interpersonal and communication skillshigh level of integrity and executive presenceadditional requirementsbilingual proficiency in english and spanish (required)ability to travel internationally 25% or more