Human Resources Manager

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Job Summary: We are seeking a generalist and strategic Human Resources Manager passionate about change management, organizational structuring professionalization, and people development, with experience in continuous improvement. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the comprehensive management of the Human Resources area 2. Support the company's cultural transformation 3. Opportunity for high-impact leadership Our client is a leading industrial and manufacturing company in Mendoza Province, which has entrusted us with the search for a Human Resources Manager possessing a strong generalist profile, strategic vision, and a pronounced hands-on approach. We are targeting professionals passionate about change management, organizational structure professionalization, and people development, with proven experience in continuous improvement processes and quality standards (experience in BRC or ISO 9000 certification is desirable). Job Mission Lead the comprehensive management of the Human Resources area, supporting the company’s cultural transformation process and ensuring compliance with standards required for quality and food safety certification (BRCGS). This role will combine operational/hard HR management with strategic talent design. Key Responsibilities . Lead and implement training plans (technical and soft skills), Training Needs Analysis (TNA), and cross-training/competency matrices for plant personnel . Design career development plans, job descriptions, and performance evaluations . Actively contribute from the HR department to the implementation and maintenance processes of quality standards (BRCGS) and product safety culture Personnel Administration and Hard Processes . Monitor and process payroll-related updates (hours worked, absences, leaves, allowances) and interface with external payroll service providers; monitor earnings and social security contributions . Comprehensive management of personnel files, absenteeism, and vacation records . Labor relations (day-to-day management under the Labor Contract Law (LCT) and negotiation/interaction with labor unions (Glass Industry Collective Bargaining Agreement or similar)) . Management of Workers’ Compensation Insurance (ART), disciplinary actions, and coordination with Occupational Health and Safety. Recruitment and Workplace Climate . Recruitment of operational and administrative staff, onboarding, and initiatives focused on workplace climate, internal communication, and talent retention. Mandatory Requirements Academic background: Graduates in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Psychology, Business Administration, or related fields Work experience: Minimum 3–5 years in generalist HR roles within the industrial, manufacturing, or SME sector, managing workforces covered by collective bargaining agreements. Key Experience (Mandatory) Participation in or leadership of HR-driven quality standard certification processes (e.g., training, cross-training matrices, documentation). Solid experience in payroll-related updates management and labor union relations Technical Competencies Advanced Excel and HR/management software proficiency. Knowledge of BRCGS / ISO standards is desirable. Profile Competencies Hands-on profile with strong ability to build processes from scratch (in an environment undergoing full professionalization) Strategic vision, mobilizing leadership, and excellent communication and influencing skills. People- and results-oriented, ethical, and capable of handling confidential information. What does the company offer? A genuine opportunity for leadership and high-impact contribution to the professionalization of a growing enterprise. Attractive employment terms aligned with the scope of the challenge. Work location: Mendoza (On-site, Monday to Friday, 8:00–17:00 hrs)