Job title: hr business partner (hrbp)
location: hofusan industrial park, salinas victoria, nuevo león, mexico (on-site)
we are seeking a hands-on hr business partner (hrbp) to support plant operations in mexico. This role will focus on compensation & benefits and employee relations, ensuring workforce stability, compliance with mexican labor law, and alignment with business needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
key responsibilities
compensation & benefits
* manage employee compensation structure, including base salary, incentives, and allowances
* support annual salary review, market benchmarking, and compensation structure optimization
* coordinate payroll review and ensure compliance with mexican labor law (lft) and internal policies
* administer statutory benefits (imss, infonavit, aguinaldo, ptu) and company benefit programs
* analyze labor cost and provide insights to support budgeting and cost control
employee relations
* manage employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, contracts, terminations)
* handle employee concerns, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
* support employee engagement initiatives and workplace culture improvement
* work closely with labor unions (if applicable) and assist in collective agreement matters
* conduct exit interviews and analyze turnover trends to drive improvements
hr business partnering
* partner with production, quality, and supply chain teams to support workforce planning
* support headcount planning, hiring needs, and workforce optimization
* assist in performance management and talent development initiatives
* support hr strategies during plant expansion and organizational changes
compliance & hr operations
* ensure hr practices comply with mexican labor regulations and company standards
* optimize hr processes (onboarding, payroll, offboarding) to improve efficiency
* maintain accurate employee data in hr systems
qualifications
* bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, or related field
* 2–3 years of hr experience, with at least 1 year in compensation & benefits or payroll
* experience in manufacturing or automotive environment preferred
* solid knowledge of mexican labor law (lft), payroll processes, and statutory benefits
* experience handling employee relations issues; union experience is a plus
* proficient in excel and hr systems (sap, tress, or similar)
languages
* spanish: native or fluent
* english: working proficiency (required for cross-border communication)
core competencies
* strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* ability to work in a fast-paced plant environment
* analytical mindset (labor cost, turnover, absenteeism)
* strong sense of compliance and risk control
* ability to balance employee relations with business objectives
why join us
* opportunity to support a growing manufacturing operation in mexico
* exposure to cross-border hr practices
* dynamic environment with career growth potential