HR Director Houston Operations & MonterreyCountryUnited States of America
State / County Texas
City Houston
Division Wyman Gordon
Company Houston
Function Human Resources
Workplace Type On-Site
Position type Full Time
Opportunity ID 24937
Job Description Role Overview:The Human Resources Director leads HR for Wyman-Gordon Houston and Mexico Operations, covering Houston's Telge Campus, two Houston-based Texas Honing Inc. (THI) plants, and the machining operation in Monterrey, Mexico.
The Director oversees recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, leadership development, compensation, employee relations, benefits administration, records retention, and compliance with employment and labor laws. As the primary union liaison for Wyman-Gordon Houston factory employees, the Director administers the collective bargaining agreement, leads contract negotiations, and manages grievances. The Director also leads the Monterrey HR team and labor contract negotiations for Mexico operations.
Key Responsibilities: HR Strategy & Workforce Planning - Develop and execute Human Capital plans and HR strategies.
- Lead employee training and leadership development initiatives to build organizational capability.
- Communicate HR policies, programs, and expectations clearly to employees and leaders.
Labor Relations & Collective Bargaining - Lead collective bargaining and labor contract negotiations for Houston and Mexico operations.
- Interpret and administer the labor agreement and manage grievances.
- Manage labor relations at the Houston Telge Road plant, serving as the primary liaison with union representatives and working with plant leadership to address labor relations matters and resolve workplace issues.
Talent Acquisition & Development - Oversee recruitment and onboarding to support staffing needs.
- Coach and counsel employees and leaders on workplace concerns, employee relations, and performance management.
HR Operations, Compensation & Compliance - Oversee salaried compensation practices and provide guidance on compensation matters.
- Develop, implement, and administer personnel policies that support business needs and applicable legal requirements.
- Oversee benefits administration and records retention while supporting compliance with applicable employment and labor laws.
Cross-Border HR Leadership - Manage and develop the HR team at the Monterrey, Mexico plant, providing direction, coaching, and oversight to support plant operations and effective delivery of HR services.
- Partner with leaders across Houston and Monterrey to align HR priorities and labor-relations practices with operational needs.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a business discipline.
- Advanced degree in Human Resource Management and Labor Relations or equivalent professional experience preferred.
- Understanding of leadership development, human capital planning, and talent management.
- Understanding of applicable state and federal employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour rules and workers' compensation requirements.
- Experience negotiating and overseeing collective bargaining agreements.
- Familiarity with Mexican labor and employment law preferred.
Special Skills: - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to create practical, innovative solutions to everyday challenges.
- Ability to establish productive relationships with employees and leaders throughout the organization.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Bilingual skills, including Spanish, preferred.
