Manager, HR Operations

*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.