HR Manager North America
About The Position
Applus+ IDIADA is seeking an HR Manager to oversee the comprehensive HR lifecycle for its North America operations. The role delivers HR and compliance activities supporting professionals across multiple locations. It reports directly to the Business Unit Director, with functional reporting to HR Group. The HR Manager develops HR strategy and plans aligned with business objectives and current and future organizational needs. The position oversees employee relations, recruitment, engagement, development, retention, performance management, and training. It ensures compliance with U.S. and Mexico employment requirements, coordinates U.S. payroll compliance and audits, maintains compensation and benefits programs, and manages OSHA requirements. The role also leads and develops a team of at least three HR professionals and provides guidance on complex and escalated HR matters.
Requirements
- 7–15 years of progressive HR experience.
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. labor law.
- Strong business acumen and communication skills.
- Change-management skills and a goal-oriented mindset.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and HR analytics.
- Flexibility to travel between locations.
- Ability to coordinate across time zones.
- Cultural sensitivity in a diverse, multicultural environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in multinational corporations with multi-state operations.
- Knowledge of Mexico labor law.
- Master's degree or MBA.
- HR certifications such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR.
Responsibilities
- Develop HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Define strategic HR plans that support current and future needs.
- Build and manage interpersonal relationships and establish key HR metrics for executive decision-making.
- Manage employee relations, including demands, grievances, and workplace issues.
- Coordinate recruitment processes and talent acquisition strategies.
- Drive employee engagement, development, and retention initiatives.
- Oversee performance management systems and training programs.
- Ensure legal compliance with U.S. and Mexico employment laws.
- Stay current with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Coordinate U.S. payroll compliance and ensure successful internal and external audits.
- Maintain competitive compensation and benefits programs.
- Manage OSHA requirements.
- Lead and develop a team of at least three HR professionals.
- Provide guidance on complex HR matters and escalated issues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
