Why work at Watlow?
Would you like to work in the fascinating world of industrial technology? Watlow is a global leader in technology and manufacturing. For over 100 years, we have been dedicated to providing world-class engineering through innovative thermal products and systems that drive our customers' success and improve people's lives around the world.
Our corporate values guide us at all times: Always do the right thing, Learn and improve continuously, Respect everyone, and Lead with service and humility.
At Watlow Mexico, we offer a positive work environment, cutting-edge technology, and excellent professional development opportunities at our three plants located in El Marqués, Querétaro.
The Talent Acquisition Coordinator – Direct Labor is responsible for coordinating high-volume operator hiring across Querétaro operations. Acting as the primary onsite implant, this role manages agency relationships, candidate flow, and pre-employment activities to ensure hiring targets and workforce ramp-up plans are achieved. The position partners with staffing agencies, union representatives, HR, Medical Services, Training, and Operations to deliver a qualified workforce and seamless onboarding experience.
Key Responsibilities - Direct Labor Recruiting
- Serve as the onsite Talent Acquisition representative for direct labor hiring across Querétaro facilities.
- Manage the end-to-end operator hiring process, ensuring candidates complete assessments, medical screenings, union validation, documentation requirements, and onboarding activities on time.
- Receive, track, and coordinate candidate flow from staffing agencies and other recruitment sources.
- Support workforce ramp-ups by achieving weekly and monthly hiring targets.
- Manage relationships with staffing agencies to ensure a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates.
- Establish and monitor daily and weekly candidate delivery expectations with recruitment partners.
- Ensure agency compliance with recruitment processes, documentation requirements, and service level expectations.
- Coordinate vendor-related activities, including agency performance tracking, invoice processing, payment follow-up, and supplier compliance.
- Maintain accurate candidate databases, recruitment trackers, hiring metrics, and vendor records.
- Conduct attendance verification for new hires during onboarding sessions and communicate attendance status to relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate with staffing agencies to collect, review, and deliver new employment hire files to Payroll, ensuring timely employee set up and payroll readiness.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in high-volume direct labor or operator recruitment.
- Experience managing staffing agencies and supporting workforce ramp-up initiatives.
- Strong organizational, stakeholder management, and follow-up skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and recruitment tracking tools.
- Knowledge of Mexican labor regulations preferred.
Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
Your and your family's health, well-being, and financial stability are a priority for us. The Watlow Total Compensation Plan includes competitive compensation and a range of benefits to enhance your career:
- Salary paid bi-weekly
- Major and minor medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Savings fund (13%)
- Grocery vouchers (10%)
- Vacation days: 1st year - 13 days (Increasing each year according to the law + 1 additional day)
- Vacation bonus (50%)
- End of year bonus: 27 days
- Legal benefits
