Job Title: Human Resource Specialist, Mexico
Summary: This newly created role is responsible for successfully executing day-to-day HR and employee relations activities for the employees in Mexico. This position will ensure excellent performance of HR processes, compliance, and activities by collaborating with local leaders and supervisors to execute the business and HR strategies to support growth in the country. The ideal candidate will model behaviors that align with the company's Core Values and coach/influence others to do the same, especially leaders and managers. This role is critical for employee engagement.
Other responsibilities include multiple aspects of the employee lifecycle, including, but not limited to recruiting, employee relations, training and development, performance management, compensation, pension, benefits, etc. The role will utilize knowledge of local divisional/functional business objectives and functional HR knowledge and expertise to support and advise local leaders and managers on HR-related issues, including policies, processes, programs, etc., to help meet local business goals and objectives.
Responsibilities Include: 40% HR Advising / Coaching / Business Partnering Advise managers and supervisors regarding managing employees. Participate in cross-functional collaborative discussions, working sessions. Facilitate team sessions. Participate with local leadership and strategic HR business partner to identify hiring needs. Advising, developing, and ensuring compliance on all country processes and policies. Support annual processes such as Performance Management, Salary planning. 30% Employee Life Cycle Ensure new employees receive site-specific new hire orientations. Employee changes: Adjustments / Promotions. Employee Relations:
Assist in conversations with employee/manager. Address employee concerns/issues/investigations in a timely manner. Listen and respond to employee concerns. Implement HR programs, policies, practices, and tools locally, including performance management, Goals and Objectives, Development Planning, Change Management, Corrective Action, Relocation, etc. Advocate for employees by resolving conflict and seeking win-win solutions, promoting positive and effective associate relations and influencing a focus on human issues in the organization. Payroll and time and attendance support as needed. 10% Talent Management / Staffing Recruiting efforts including but not limited to advising managers on the process, creation of job descriptions, and participation in the interviewing and selection process to facilitate selection of best qualified candidates. Partner with Talent Acquisition COE to determine process and strategy to fill vacancies and attract diverse talent. Employee Development - Identify high potential talent and successors & relevant development needs. Training & Development - Facilitate training on key company processes, to ensure leaders, managers, and employees have a solid understanding and to drive common practice throughout the company. Recognition - Foster an environment where recognition is a regular part of the workplace culture and ensure that recognition is based on objective achievements and contributions. 5% Compliance and Policy Up to date on legal and compliance requirements within state/country/employee population. Local policy upkeep/changes/introductions. 15% HR Skillset Development Maintain basic business skills, such as PowerPoint, Excel, Workday, SharePoint, Workday, and Service Now. Develop strength in the suite of Core HR skills: Talent Acquisition, Employee Lifecycle Relations, HR Systems, Compliance, Development and Performance, Coaching, Total Compensation, and internal equity. Build/maintain external market knowledge critical to the region. Initiate continuous improvement to HR processes to eliminate waste and raise service levels, including process documentation, workflow optimization, reassessing the value of work tasks. Qualifications: The following are required for the role:
2-7 years of Mexico HR experience. College degree in HR, Industrial Relations, Business, or equivalent experience. Knowledge of Mexican labor and employment laws and practices. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Capable of multi-tasking and managing competing priorities. Demonstrated self-starter with proactive experiences. Fluent in English and Spanish. The following are preferred for this role:
Workday experience. Service Now experience. HR shared service experience. Matrix environment experience. Experience supporting a growth strategy/region. Chemical manufacturing experience. What We Offer: At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future. #BePartoftheSolution About Us: Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer's products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
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