Human Resources Supervisor

Overview

Responsible for overall planning, operation, and management of human resources at the plant level. Ensure HR strategies, systems, and execution are closely aligned with production plans and business objectives. Support stable and sustainable plant operations while ensuring compliance with Mexican labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations at the plant, including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and training and development.
• Establish and continuously optimize an HR management system suited to the automotive manufacturing industry, ensuring staffing aligns with production plans and business goals.
• Lead and coordinate the local HR team, enhancing professional capabilities and execution efficiency.

Recruitment and Workforce Planning

• Develop annual and/or phased workforce plans and recruitment strategies according to plant capacity and business needs.
• Manage recruitment for key positions, technical roles, and operational staff, optimizing recruitment channels and costs.
• Oversee recruitment vendors, outsourcing, and headhunters to ensure quality and timely delivery of talent.

Performance, Compensation, and Labor Cost Management

• Design, implement, and continuously improve performance management systems (KPI/OKR), aligning individual and team results with business objectives.
• Participate in compensation structure design, annual adjustments, bonuses, and incentive programs, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Conduct labor cost analysis, budget preparation, and cost control, and drive cost-saving and efficiency improvement initiatives.

Employee Relations and Legal Compliance

• Manage employee relations, handling communication, grievances, disciplinary actions, and labor disputes appropriately.
• Ensure all HR practices comply with Mexican Federal Labor Law (LFT), IMSS, INFONAVIT, and other relevant regulations.
• Manage communications and coordination with plant unions (if applicable) to maintain a stable and compliant work environment.

Training and Organizational Development

• Plan and implement training programs, including onboarding, technical skills training, and management development programs.
• Promote succession planning and talent pipeline development for key positions to support long-term plant growth.
• Support implementation of corporate culture at the plant, enhancing employee engagement and organizational cohesion.

Audits, Systems, and Project Management

• Support internal and external audits (labor, customer, system, etc.) to ensure compliance of HR processes and documentation.
• Drive HR process standardization, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in cross-departmental improvement projects to support production efficiency, quality enhancement, and cost reduction objectives.

Qualifications

Professional Skills

• Strong knowledge of Mexican labor law and local HR regulations and policies.
• Proven capabilities in recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and labor cost control.
• Experience in KPI management, budgeting, and continuous improvement projects.

Personal Attributes

• Highly responsible, strong execution skills, and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, able to work efficiently in a multicultural (China–Mexico) environment.
• Strong stress tolerance and adaptability to a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.

Basic Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or above
• Major: Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or related fields preferred
• Mandarin and/or English: Preferred, with the ability to use as a working language

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of HR experience in the manufacturing industry, including at least 2 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing or auto parts industry preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in Chinese-owned automotive companies or China-Mexico joint ventures.
• Familiarity with labor compliance, outsourcing management, and union relations in a plant setting.
• Participation in plant startup, capacity expansion, or organizational change projects.