Head of HR Location

Head of HR Location assists and advises senior management on HR issues and creates a trust based partnership with internal customers developing, planning and executing innovative people strategies.

• Ensures effective delivery of HR Operation and Solutions to line management and senior management  by partnering with HR colleagues (Centers of Expertise, Service Centers).
• Localizes global perspectives and globalizes local perspectives in partnership with the other HR stakeholders (Country, BU, Divisions, Corporate)
• Steers and manages Strategic Workforce Planning, HR Planning & Controlling (KPI scorecard, HC structure) and derives appropriate measures (e.g., recruiting, retention, etc.) 
• Participates in HR Reviews & Audits and implements required actions
• Steers, consults and communicates Organizational Changes
• Drives the implementation of Corporate HR Initiatives in the Location (i.e.. Culture development, Diversity)
• Ensures alignment and consistent application of HR processes, policies and resources in area of responsibility
• Ensures compliance to local employment regulations
• Follows up with labor market trends and develops and implements appropriate HR related measures accordingly. 
• Enables human resources training and development and ensures a strong talent base for the organization
• Represents the organization in the local community (i.e. employee representatives, spokesmen committee, local union, HR related legal actions)
• Leads own HR organization which includes setting vision, defining strategy, managing budget, allocating resources, creating global networks, etc.
• Appropriately balances responsibility as both a business and employee advocate
• Ensures the Safety and Health of all employees at the location (Leave it for country adaptation as it depends on the location  structure)
• Implements people-related measures to support roll out of change projects 
• Defines and implements HR change projects
• Consults and guides the organization through times of significant changes (e.g. restructuring, fusion) and supports organizational development
• Ensures the successful Employer Branding / HR communications and Recruiting Talent Acquisition activities for the location in cooperation with the CoE/Shared Services HR Operations if applicable
• Responsible for local HR Communication / employer branding initiatives (i.e. Great place to work)*
• Implements or supports Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Ensures adherence with TMOD Cycle
• Triggers and supervises the annual Salary review respecting Budget/Legal requirements
• Seeks for approval of  annual executive merit and variable compensation in collaboration with Division HR
• Manages collective relationship to Union & Employee Representatives, Labor Relations & Legal, Employee Relations according Legal requirements
• Ensures compliance to all relevant regulations
• Ensures that the working conditions within the area of responsibility respect the health management regulation and well being and ergonomics.
• Responsible for the management of all certifications related to Safety and Health (environmental as directed), duties and process where applicable

• Bachelor's degree: Human Relations, Psychology, Administration or similar
• +5 year's experience in similar position
• Knowledge:
  • Employer branding
  • Recruiting & Staffing
  • Learning & Training
  • Talent Management
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Labor Law/ Legal Compliance
• Advanced English
• Skills:
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning & Methods
  • Budget

At Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.