About Knight Piésold
Knight Piésold is a specialized international consulting firm offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower, and Water Resources. We are proud of the longstanding relationships we have with our clients and delivery of exceptional services on a global scale.
About the Job:
The Human Resources Manager role will lead employee relations, recruiting, benefits, HRIS administration, payroll, and training for the Knight Piésold Mexico operation (Knight Piésold Consulting SA de CV). As a member of the Knight Piésold HR team, this position is key to ensure seamless delivery and execution of a full range of HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing, directing and driving HR initiatives and have a passion for strategic thinking and continuous improvement.
Position Summary:
- This position reports to the Operations Manager with a dotted line to the Sr. HR Director in the United States and collaborates closely with global offices including Chile, Canada and the US.
- Responsible for managing the Human Resources function for the Mexico operation which currently has 40+ employees.
- Focus on delivering HR services to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and operating procedures; support management with the handling and resolution of Human Resources related issues.
- Employ effective recruiting efforts for open positions, including writing job postings, resume reviews, scheduling and participating in interviews, identifying outreach opportunities, and writing offer letters.
- Ensure accurate maintenance of all employee records and files.
- Support payroll in accordance with policies and procedures, as needed.
- Comply with REPSE compliance by preparing the reports on specialized service contracts, subcontracting details, and monthly information requested by clients.
- Conduct onboarding for new hires including data entry in HRIS system, benefit enrollment, training on processes, programs, policies, information systems.
- Lead and manage the performance review process.
- Coordinate the annual engagement survey.
- Serve as Human Resources subject matter expert for Mexico employment laws including hiring practices, employment contracts, working conditions and pay equity laws.
- Assist employees with deployment for international work, coordinate with international tax advisors, assist incoming expatriates with work visas, bank set up and in country orientation.
- Manage complex-high volume HR processes; be able to problem solve and think of scalable solutions related to HR Operations.
- Knowledge of U.S. related employment laws is a plus.
- Occasional travel to offices in Mexico and to the US will be required.
Candidate Profile:
- Ten to fifteen years of human resources experience required; experience or knowledge working in/with the United States preferred.
- BS degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Graduate degree preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of employment laws in Mexico required, including REPSE
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while successfully handling multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated leadership, motivational, and team building skills.
- Bilingual English/Spanish required.
- Skilled in influencing others, develop and maintain working relationships, and deliver results and/or expertise in a professional manner.
- Judgement and decision-making skills that improve employee service and the ability to address privacy/compliance issues with a sense of urgency.
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