Manager, HR Operations Location: Monterrey, MX, 66050 At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond! *This is a 10 month temporary role About the role: Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values and of course loving chocolate. Key responsibilities include: + HRIS: + Support HR Analytics needs at Regional Level; (e.g. Headcount-/FTE, Turnover, IDP, Promotion, Recruiting, HC reconciliation and backup HC movements, etc.) and give support in a regular basis to the rest of the country experts in Americas Region. + Overall Data Quality & Data Governance: Coordinate data quality projects and actions + Provide support in identifying HRIS / data quality / data harmonization issues. + Act as subject Matter expert and project manager: Provide support and coordination on special Projects related to HRIS upgrades, HRIS system deployments, modifications and enhancements at country level & Americas Level + Training and Governance: Support training initiatives in all aspects of system management (Successfactors, People Doc, Atoss, Payroll systems, Employee portal) + T. REWARDS: + Participate in the development and implementation of employee benefit policies and procedures aligned to the long-term HR strategy and business goals. + Actively participate in Market Surveys (Mercer, Index, Eriac, AON, AMCHAM, etc) + Monitor compliance with Compensation policies. + Assist with pay equity reviews and analyses. Ensuring internal equity and competitiveness vs market + Support benefits budgeting and annual compensation review process (ACR). + Job grading / leveling. + Ad-hoc projects and initiatives. + Collaborate with Human Resources leadership, legal counsel vendors and third-party consultants. + Participate in the collective bargain agreement annual review of sites in Mexico. + PAYROLL + Ensure accuracy in payroll payment for employees under North Latam Region. + Act as a main contact for payroll related matter with external provider for North Latam Region + Manage payment calendars for the year scheduling for all special pay cycles such as bonus, profit sharing, vacation premium, Christmas bonus and merit increases. + Ensure the process the payment of the special pay cycles. + Report to management on payroll issues and changes in a weekly & monthly basis. + Provide support on external audits providing payroll information when applicable. + TALENT MANAGEMENT + PM process administration at a country level: Forms launching, validation for bonus calcs, Target setting, mid-year & end year review. + IDP Process administration at a country Level. + Support Annual Talent Reviews at country level + Provide training of PM & IDP to HR Team, Managers and Employees in accordance to Global & Regional Guidance + WORKFORCE PLANNING + Act as the Regional Key user for Americas Region coordinating the process with Global Team, the HR Country Key users of Americas Region and Finance. + Participate as the Country Key user for Mexico in the Workforce planning exercise twice a year (Budget & Year End Forecast) + Input new positions, making amendments to existing positions, running cost simulations. + Monitor and analyze Total HC actual costs vs Budget for Mexico in a monthly basis and report variances to Finance. + PERSONEL ADMIN + Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as benefits, policies, leaves and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise. + Conduct employee onboarding/position changes/ Promotions/ Offboarding and any other process in the employee life cycle under Legal Entity BC Distributors About you: + Bachelor degree in Business Administration, HR Management or similar + 6+ years of related work experience in a similar global company. + Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting commitments and project timelines. + Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment. + Conversational English is a must. + Experience working with Success Factors. + Certification in Total Rewards matter. + Proficient in Excel, managing data & business acumen. + Experience working with payroll process. + Knowledge of Mexican Labor Law. + Project Management Experience. What you can expect from Barry Callebaut: + Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package + Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility + An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum! + Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth + Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products. At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth. If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here. Were you missing anything in this job ad? Please share your feedback with us by clickinghere (https://app.talenthub.io/feedback/ad81b0fb66d2416990060452e7511e45?default\_lang=en) .