HR Business Partner Manufacturing Manager

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Objective

The primary objective of the HRBP Manager is to build key strategic relationships with business leadership and plant stakeholders while driving the implementation of talent management programs within Thales Cuernavaca. The role provides strategic leadership and direction regarding Human Factors across projects, products, and plant operations to fulfill legal, customer, and organizational objectives. Serving as a strategic, administrative, and change partner, the HRBP Manager aligns people strategies with operational goals, optimizes HR systems, and promotes a high-performance culture grounded in Integrity, Excellence, and Respect for People.

Activities (Key Responsibilities)

• Strategic Partnership: Design and implement talent strategies aligned with business goals. Analyze HR metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive strategic decision-making, workforce planning, and succession management.
• Operational Efficiency & HRIS Management: Drive HR process efficiency across payroll, benefits, and administration, leveraging digital tools and HRIS platforms such as Workday.
• Human Factors & Plant Leadership: Exercise effective Human Factors leadership within plant projects and operations, integrating specialized tools to meet legal, safety, customer, and stakeholder requirements.
• Manager Coaching & Advisory: Enable operational managers through direct, compassionate, and contextualized coaching, acting as a trusted advisor to build engaged, high-performing teams.
• Change Management & Digital Transformation: Lead organizational transformation initiatives, continuous improvement projects, and digital innovation in HR practices.
• Employee Championship & DEI: Promote a workplace culture focused on employee well-being, workplace climate assessment, and structured Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.
• Compliance & Escalation: Ensure full compliance with local labor laws, site safety policies, and internal protocols, serving as the local escalation point for HR inquiries.

Requirements

• Formal Education:Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Psychopedagogy, or a related field.
• Experience & Background:Required: Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience as an HRBP or HR Generalist (6+ years preferred).Preferred Sector: Experience in manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.

• Technical Knowledge & Skills:In-depth understanding of Labor Law & Compliance Regulations and Union Relationship
• Management.Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, industrial processes, Data Analytics, and financial fundamentals.
• Language & IT Proficiency:English: Business English B2 required (Advanced English C1 desirable).Software: High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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