HR Director Houston Operations & Monterrey

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Human Resources Director leads HR for Wyman-Gordon Houston and Mexico Operations, including Houston’s Telge Campus, two Houston-based Texas Honing Inc. plants, and the machining operation in Monterrey, Mexico. The Director oversees recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, leadership development, compensation, employee relations, benefits administration, records retention, and compliance with employment and labor laws. Serving as the primary union liaison for Wyman-Gordon Houston factory employees, the Director administers the collective bargaining agreement, leads contract negotiations, and manages grievances. The role also leads the Monterrey HR team and labor contract negotiations for Mexico operations, partnering with leaders across both locations to align HR priorities and labor-relations practices with operational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline.
Understanding of leadership development, human capital planning, and talent management.
Understanding of applicable state and federal employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour rules and workers’ compensation requirements.
Experience negotiating and overseeing collective bargaining agreements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to create practical, innovative solutions to everyday challenges.
Ability to establish productive relationships with employees and leaders throughout the organization.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Human Resource Management and Labor Relations, or equivalent professional experience.
Familiarity with Mexican labor and employment law.
Bilingual skills, including Spanish.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Human Capital plans and HR strategies.
Lead employee training and leadership development initiatives to build organizational capability.
Communicate HR policies, programs, and expectations clearly to employees and leaders.
Lead collective bargaining and labor contract negotiations for Houston and Mexico operations.
Interpret and administer the labor agreement and manage grievances.
Manage labor relations at the Houston Telge Road plant, serving as the primary liaison with union representatives and working with plant leadership to address labor-relations matters and resolve workplace issues.
Oversee recruitment and onboarding to support staffing needs.
Coach and counsel employees and leaders on workplace concerns, employee relations, and performance management.
Oversee salaried compensation practices and provide guidance on compensation matters.
Develop, implement, and administer personnel policies that support business needs and applicable legal requirements.
Oversee benefits administration and records retention while supporting compliance with applicable employment and labor laws.
Manage and develop the HR team at the Monterrey, Mexico plant, providing direction, coaching, and oversight to support plant operations and effective delivery of HR services.
Partner with leaders across Houston and Monterrey to align HR priorities and labor-relations practices with operational needs.