HR Manager, Business Partner
Job Overview
This role serves as a trusted advisor to site leadership, partnering closely with business leaders to drive talent strategy, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and employee engagement.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, balancing strategic HR initiatives with the day-to-day needs of a growing operation.
What your background should look like:
ROLE STATEMENT
The HR Business Partner Manager serves as a strategic partner to site leadership, driving HR initiatives that support business objectives, operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, and talent development. This role partners closely with leaders to implement HR programs, foster a strong culture, support workforce planning, and deliver solutions that enable business growth.
Based in Tijuana, Mexico, this position supports a large manufacturing site and acts as a trusted advisor to leadership teams, balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational HR requirements. The role collaborates across HR functions to ensure the successful execution of talent, employee relations, organizational development, and workforce planning strategies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Partner with site leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives and growth plans.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and serve as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders.
• Drive organizational culture, employee engagement, inclusion, and development initiatives aligned with company values.
• Lead strategic workforce planning, succession planning, talent reviews, and organizational design efforts.
• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to identify risks and opportunities and support business decision-making.
• Partner with leaders on talent acquisition, career development, performance management, and leadership capability building.
• Support change management initiatives and organizational transformations.
• Lead employee relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, labor relations, and compliance with local employment laws.
• Participate in union discussions and support administration of collective bargaining agreements.
• Drive onboarding, retention, and employee experience initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional and global HR teams to share best practices and support the One HR model.
• Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence across HR processes.
KEY EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree required; HR-related field preferred.
• 8+ years of HR Generalist and/or HR Business Partner experience.
• 5+ years supporting manufacturing environments.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong background in talent management, succession planning, workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational development.
• Knowledge of Mexican labor law, union environments, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational execution.
• Excellent communication, coaching, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English required.
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
• Trusted advisor and collaborative business partner.
• Self-starter able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong accountability, adaptability, and execution focus.
• Solution-oriented with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Team player committed to continuous improvement and business success.
COMPETENCIES
• Business Mindset
• Enterprise Outlook
• Solution Orientation
• Execution Focus
• Change Leadership
• Talent Development