We're looking for a motivated and driven HR Shared Services Head who will help us shape our team, drive the company to the next level, and have the most direct influence on our success.
The HR Shared Services Head (Head of HR Hub Site Lead) will be responsible for establishing and managing all people related topics in the shared services center in Mexico to serve the North and South American regions. This role will focus on overseeing all aspects of the Hub's Human Resources operations, with a strong emphasis on HR operations, people and culture management, employee engagement, compliance, office and safety management. In the early stages, this role will handle critical HR administrative tasks, such as contract creation and payroll coordination with the Head of Accounting for the first group of employees. As the Hub grows, the HR Hub Site Lead will be responsible for expanding the local HR team, following the headquarters' guidelines. This role will also focus on leading day-to-day activities, ensuring an efficient and compliant execution of operational tasks, and fostering a positive community environment.
This is position is located in Mexico City.
Your Tasks - Paint the world green
- Responsibilities (early stages of HUB establishment):_
- People Strategy: In partnership with global and local leadership, develop People
strategy, roadmap, and HR operating model aligned with business priorities and
needs.
- Contract Management: Create and manage employment contracts for newly hired
employees, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
- Payroll Coordination: Oversee payroll processing in collaboration with the Finance
Manager, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for employees.
- HR Admin Tasks: Handle essential HR administration tasks such as maintaining
employee records, handling benefits administration, and managing local HR
systems
_ Local Authority for Headquarter Function Roles:_
- Legal Representation: Serve as the local authority with power of attorney to sign
employment contracts, termination letters, and other employment-related
documents.
- Compliance Oversight: Handle necessary local legal HR tasks and ensure full
compliance with all applicable labor laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
- Employee Relations: Act as the primary point of contact for employee relations
issues at the site level, offering support and resolving HR matters effectively.
- Onboarding Management: Oversee and manage local onboarding processes to
ensure a seamless experience for new employees.
_ People Management:_
- Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop team of HR specialists (dependent on
size of Hub), ensuring alignment with the Hub's goals and objectives.
- Performance Management: Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear
objectives, and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities for team
members.
- Community Building:_
- Cultivating a Positive Environment: Foster a positive and inclusive office
environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and employee
engagement.
- Event Management: Plan, organize, and oversee community-building events and
activities to promote team cohesion and a strong sense of belonging among
employees.
- Employee Engagement: Implement strategies to maintain high levels of employee
morale, motivation, and satisfaction, ensuring the Hub is a great place to work.
- Site Operations (early stages of HUB establishment, then dedicated 0.5 / 1 office_
- management FTE)_
- Facility Management: Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Hub to
ensure a well-maintained, safe, and efficient office environment.
- Logistics Coordination: Oversee office logistics, including space planning,
equipment procurement, and maintenance needs to support operational efficiency.
- Health and Safety: Ensure that health and safety standards are met and
maintained, conducting regular audits and inspections to comply with safety
regulations
Your Profile - Ready to hop on board
- Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a
related field is required. A master's degree or recognized HR certification (e.g.,
SHRM, HRCI) is a plus.
- Extensive HR Operations Experience: At least 8-10 years of experience managing
HR operations within a shared services center or similar structure. You should have
hands-on experience coordinating HR processes across multiple functions such as
payroll, contract management, and compliance.
- Leadership and Coordination Expertise: Proven ability to lead and coordinate
cross-functional teams in a hub environment, ensuring seamless collaboration
between HR, Finance, and other departments. Experience in scaling operations as
the hub grows is highly desirable.
- HR Administration and Payroll Expertise: Strong background in managing critical
HR administration tasks, including overseeing payroll processing, employee
records, benefits management, and onboarding, with a focus on accuracy and
timeliness.