.Momentive Performance Materials – Las Lomas, GroJob Title:Human Resources SpecialistSummary: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.Responsibilities Include: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.HR Advising / Coaching / Business Partnering (50%):Advise managers and supervisors regarding managing employeesParticipate in cross-functional collaborative discussions, working sessionsFacilitate team sessionsParticipate with local leadership and strategic HR business partners to identify hiring needsAdvising, developing, and ensuring compliance with all country processes and policiesSupport annual processes such as Performance Management and salary planning.Employee Life Cycle (30%):Ensure new employees receive site-specific new hire orientations.Employee changes: Adjustments / PromotionsEmployee RelationsAssist in conversations with employee/managerAddress employee concerns/issues/investigations promptlyListen and respond to employee concernsImplement 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 organizationPayroll and time and attendance support as neededTalent Management / Staffing (10%):Recruiting efforts include but are not limited to advising managers on the process, creating job descriptions, and participating in the interviewing and selection process to facilitate the 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