This Administrative Assistant role provides comprehensive administrative and human resources support to a chemical manufacturing facility in Nuevo León. It ensures efficient coordination across departments, manages vendor relationships, supports employee lifecycle processes, and contributes to compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. The position plays a key role in maintaining a well-organized, compliant, and people-focused work environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage quotations, purchase orders, contracts, and service agreements for various vendors
- Maintain vendor records and support annual supplier evaluations
- Process invoices in SAP, assign cost centers, and ensure timely posting
- Track and reconcile monthly expenses for services, training, and benefits
- Support audits and documentation for Integrated Management Systems (ISO, OEA, CTPAT)
- Administer employee lifecycle documentation (hiring, onboarding, changes, terminations)
- Coordinate with Payroll for updates, benefits, and insurance processing
- Manage medical exams and occupational health compliance
- Maintain headcount, absence, turnover, and overtime reports
- Update organizational charts and job descriptions in coordination with HR and leadership
- Plan and track mandatory and functional training across departments
- Coordinate external training providers and certifications
- Support onboarding, internal tools, and employee engagement initiatives
- Conduct Gemba walks and support wellness and communication efforts
- Ensure compliance with labor and social security regulations
- Promote psychosocial risk prevention and support legal documentation
- Participate in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
- Support performance evaluation processes and maintain confidentiality
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related fieldMinimum 3 years of experience in administrative and HR coordination roles, preferably in manufacturingProficient in Microsoft OfficeStrong organizational and multitasking abilitiesKnowledge of Mexican labor and social security processesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsIntermediate English proficiencyFamiliarity with Workday, Learning Center, and SAP (preferred)Preferred Requirements
Experience in Lean Manufacturing or process improvement methodologiesAbility to interact with employees, contractors, and external providersUse of PPE when entering production areasParticipation in audits, crisis committees, and legal compliance meetingsExperience managing credit card expenses and HR reportingStrong competencies in innovation, accountability, performance excellence, change management, customer focus, and teamwork