HR Manager, Business Partner

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job Overview This role serves as a trusted advisor to site leadership, partnering closely with business leaders to drive talent strategy, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, balancing strategic HR initiatives with the day-to-day needs of a growing operation. What your background should look like: ROLE STATEMENT The HR Business Partner Manager serves as a strategic partner to site leadership, driving HR initiatives that support business objectives, operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, and talent development. This role partners closely with leaders to implement HR programs, foster a strong culture, support workforce planning, and deliver solutions that enable business growth. Based in Tijuana, Mexico, this position supports a large manufacturing site and acts as a trusted advisor to leadership teams, balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational HR requirements. The role collaborates across HR functions to ensure the successful execution of talent, employee relations, organizational development, and workforce planning strategies. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Partner with site leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives and growth plans. • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and serve as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders. • Drive organizational culture, employee engagement, inclusion, and development initiatives aligned with company values. • Lead strategic workforce planning, succession planning, talent reviews, and organizational design efforts. • Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to identify risks and opportunities and support business decision-making. • Partner with leaders on talent acquisition, career development, performance management, and leadership capability building. • Support change management initiatives and organizational transformations. • Lead employee relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, labor relations, and compliance with local employment laws. • Participate in union discussions and support administration of collective bargaining agreements. • Drive onboarding, retention, and employee experience initiatives. • Collaborate with regional and global HR teams to share best practices and support the One HR model. • Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence across HR processes. KEY EXPERIENCE & SKILLS • Bachelor’s degree required; HR-related field preferred. • 8+ years of HR Generalist and/or HR Business Partner experience. • 5+ years supporting manufacturing environments. • Experience partnering with senior leaders in complex, matrixed organizations. • Strong background in talent management, succession planning, workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational development. • Knowledge of Mexican labor law, union environments, and collective bargaining agreements. • Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational execution. • Excellent communication, coaching, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. • Fluent English required. BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES • Trusted advisor and collaborative business partner. • Self-starter able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. • Strong accountability, adaptability, and execution focus. • Solution-oriented with sound judgment and decision-making skills. • Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels. • Team player committed to continuous improvement and business success. COMPETENCIES • Business Mindset • Enterprise Outlook • Solution Orientation • Execution Focus • Change Leadership • Talent Development Competencies SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers) Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork