HR Manager, Monterrey Innovation Center

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager will be the go-to person for all employee-related issues responsible for overseeing all aspects of HR practices and processes to ensure a productive innovative and legally compliant workplace. This role requires a strong focus on talent acquisition training and development and employee relations in alignment with Mexicos Federal Labor Law (FLL).

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR & Compliance:

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that align with the overall business strategy and foster a positive high-performance culture.
• Partner closely with HR COEs and other HRBPs across the organization to develop and drive support of ongoing HR transformation.
• Ensure strict compliance with all local state and federal Mexican labor laws and regulations including those related to working hours social security profit sharing (PTU) and new teleworking requirements.
• Maintain accurate personnel records manage HR databases and provide decision support to management through HR metrics and reports.
• Assist with labor-related audits under Mexicos Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS).

Talent Management & Acquisition:

• Oversee the entire recruitment and selection process developing effective strategies to attract and retain top talent in the competitive tech market.
• Partner with department leaders to identify current and future talent/knowledge gaps and implement targeted training and development programs to fill those gaps.
• Manage the performance appraisal system that drives high performance and facilitates ongoing feedback and career development.
• Coordinate the administration of new employee onboarding and orientation processes.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Administer and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs including health insurance life insurance and statutory benefits such as vacation premiums and Christmas bonuses.
• Participate in compensation surveys and ensure market competitiveness to attract talent.

Employee Relations & Engagement:

• Act as a liaison between employees and management addressing demands grievances or other issues.
• Nurture a positive working environment and implement strategies for enhanced employee satisfaction morale and retention.
• Oversee disciplinary actions conflict resolution and termination procedures ensuring fairness and legal compliance.
• Promote diversity equity and inclusion initiatives within the workplace.

Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of Mexican labor law (Federal Labor Law) and HR best practices is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines including talent acquisition compensation and performance management.
• Familiarity with HR software systems/databases (e.g. Workday SAP) and data analytics for decision-making.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal active listening negotiation and problem-solving skills. Ability to architect strategy and manage relationships at all levels of the company.

Qualifications :

• Education: Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field; a Masters degree or HR certification (e.g. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) is preferred.
• Experience: Proven working experience as an HR Manager or HR executive preferably 5-10 years with experience in a technology or product development environment. Experience in manufacturing or maquiladora environments is also valuable due to the compliance focus in Mexico.
• Language: Bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish) in both written and verbal communication is required to effectively communicate with diverse teams and potential international stakeholders.

Additional Information :

At Fortune Brands we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates unique needs. This includes robust health plans a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy) inclusive fertility/adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand innovation and channel leader focused on exciting supercharged categories in the home products security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen House of Rohl Aqualisa SpringWell Therma-Tru Larson Fiberon Master Lock SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation genetic history or information or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process please contact us at   and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.  

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time