Hr manager position purpose the hr manager will lead and execute human resources strategies aligned with overall business objectives. This role acts as a strategic partner to leadership, driving organizational development, strengthening employee relations, and ensuring an effective, compliant, and high-performing hr function within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.requirements bachelor's degree in business administration, psychology, or related field (master's degree is a plus) 5+ years of progressive hr experience in a maquiladora environment, preferably within the automotive industry proven leadership experience in an hr manager or similar role strong knowledge of hr metrics, systems, and databases solid understanding of labor law and hr best practices strategic mindset with strong leadership and decision-making skills ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels availability to travel flexible schedule and availability bilingual: english / spanish (advanced level required)key responsibilities lead the development and execution of hr strategies aligned with business goals act as a strategic partner to plant leadership, supporting decision-making processes manage and oversee the full recruitment and selection lifecycle drive organizational development initiatives, including engagement, retention, and talent management strengthen employee relations, proactively addressing conflicts, grievances, and workplace concerns develop and implement hr policies, systems, and procedures across the organization foster a positive, high-performance work culture oversee performance management processes to ensure high productivity and accountability manage compensation structures and benefits programs identify training needs and lead development initiatives monitor and report hr kpis, providing insights to leadership ensure full compliance with labor laws and internal policieskey competencies leadership and strategic thinking strong interpersonal and communication skills results-driven with a high sense of urgency conflict resolution and negotiation skills organizational and planning excellence analytical and problem-solving mindset