About this role
YOUR ROLE
Lead the Human Resources strategy and execution for a 1,500+ employee automotive manufacturing plant, driving organizational transformation, strong labor relations in a unionized environment, and a high-performance culture. Act as a strategic business partner to plant leadership, enabling operational excellence, leadership development, and workforce efficiency.
RESPONSABILITIES:
1. Organizational Transformation & HR Modernization (Strategic Priority)
Lead automation and digitalization of HR processes (recruitment, payroll, performance, analytics)Implement HR systems (HRIS, dashboards, people analytics) to enable data-driven decisionsRedesign HR processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance employee experienceIntroduce modern HR practices aligned with advanced manufacturing environments 2. Organizational Design & Workforce Restructuring
Continuously assess organizational structure (operations and staff functions)Lead workforce restructuring initiatives to improve productivity and efficiencyDefine optimal spans of control, roles, and workload distributionAlign organizational structure with business strategy and growth 3. Change Management
Design and implement organizational Change management strategiesEnsure effective adoption of new structures, processes, and cultural initiativesManage resistance to change, particularly with areas with a long tenureCommunicate changes clearly and align leadership around transformation efforts 4. High-Performance Culture
Drive a results-oriented, accountable, and disciplined organizational cultureImplement robust performance management systemsAlign individual KPIs with plant objectives (productivity, quality, safety)Promote continuous improvement mindset (Lean culture) 5. Leadership Development (Coach & Facilitator Role)
Act as a strategic coach to plant leadership and management teamDevelop leadership capabilities across managers and supervisorsFacilitate leadership development programs, mentoring, and succession planningSupport leaders in critical people-related decisionsElevate overall leadership maturity across the organization 6. Labor & Union Relations
Lead and manage union relationships to ensure labor stabilityNegotiate collective bargaining agreements and annual reviewsManage labor disputes and conflict resolutionEnsure full compliance with the Federal Labor Law 7. HR Strategy
Define and execute the overall HR strategy aligned with business goalsAct as a strategic partner to Plant LeadershipAlign talent, culture, and organizational capabilities with operational objectivesDevelop the HR employees at the plant to the next level of competences required. 8. HR Operations & Administration
Oversee recruitment, pre-payroll, compensation, and benefitsManage headcount (2,200 employees: unionized and staff)Optimize labor costs and workforce planning 9. Organizational Development
Implement technical and leadership training programs align with CorporateDrive performance management and career developmentLead employee engagement and company values with a climate initiatives 10. Legal Compliance & Audits
Ensure compliance with labor authorities such as the Ministry of Labor, STPS and Social WelfareManage internal and external audits (including customer and certification audits)Handle labor inspections and regulatory requirements 11. Operational Support
Partner closely with Production, PC&L, Quality, and Engineering teamsEnsure workforce availability for production linesReduce turnover, absenteeism and overtimeSupport operational discipline and execution Reporting Structure
Reports to: Corporate HRD LATAM & functional to Plant ManagerDirect reports:Labor Relations ManagerPre-Payroll and Benefits TeamTalent Acquisition for Unionized and hourly indirect employeesTraining, communication & DevelopmentHR Business PartnersSecurity REQUIRED SKILLS:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fieldPreferred: Master's degree , Couching certification Experience:
10-15 years of progressive HR experience, 5+ years in senior HR leadership within automotive manufacturing.Experience in large-scale operations (+1,000 employees) Technical Knowledge:
Mexican labor lawUnion negotiations and labor relationsHR systems (Workday, SAP, or similar)Lean Manufacturing principles & Audit and compliance frameworks (IATF 16949 preferred) Key Competencies
Strong leadership in complex environmentsAdvanced negotiation and conflict resolution skillsStrategic thinking with strong execution capabilityAbility to influence both union leaders and executivesDecision-making under pressureChange leadership and transformation mindset Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates
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