Associate Director Human Resources Mexico at Nielsen

Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Consumer Intelligence, Market Research, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a senior HR direct responsible role within a matrixed organization
  • Demonstrated ability to coach leaders, influence stakeholders, and deliver people solutions that enable business growth
  • Strong understanding of local labor legislation across Mexico
  • Experience leading teams and driving collaboration across HR functions
  • A passion for driving an end-to-end HR Strategy, including labor relations, legal understanding, and creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in HR, with a strong focus on business partnering and local HR understanding
  • Solid understanding of local labor laws across Mexico
  • Experience in a multinational corporation is strongly desirable
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with diverse client groups and cross-functional teams
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and international environment
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English
  • Confident leadership presence

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted advisor and coach to the Managing Director, aligning talent strategies with commercial and operative objectives
  • Translate business context into actionable HR plans based on global and regional HR Strategy that drive impact and measurable results
  • Stay attuned to local market dynamics to ensure HR strategies are relevant and future-focused
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four HR professionals, including Market HR and HR COEs, fostering collaboration and continuous growth
  • Embed a data-informed culture by using insights and analytics to guide decision-making and assess the effectiveness of HR initiatives
  • Design and implement initiatives that enhance employee experience, well-being, engagement, and retention
  • Collaborate with COEs to deliver core HR programs (e.g., total rewards, learning & development, DEI, talent acquisition), adapting them to the unique needs of each market
  • Drive a high and sustainable performance culture focused on annual talent processes including performance management, succession planning, and incentive planning
  • Support leaders and associates on complex employee relations issues with empathy, fairness, and legal compliance, including integrity HR investigations according with global process and strategy
  • Where applicable, lead constructive partnerships and negotiations with Works Councils and employee representatives, ensuring alignment with local labor laws and company values
  • Act as a proactive change agent, enabling transformation and organizational growth
  • Lead communication and implementation of HR initiatives with clarity, consistency, and inclusivity

Skills

HR Strategy
Talent Management
Employee Engagement
HR Analytics
Team Leadership
Strategic Business Partnering
People Strategy
HR Generalist Oversight
Change Management
Performance Management

Nielsen

Global measurement and data analytics provider

About Nielsen

Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets globally. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.

Town of Clarkstown, New YorkHeadquarters
1963Year Founded
$45.1MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from digital-native analytics firms threatens Nielsen's market share.
Privacy regulations may impact Nielsen's data collection capabilities.
Private equity acquisition could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with client needs.

Differentiation

Nielsen offers comprehensive cross-platform measurement solutions, including mobile media markets.
The Diverse Media Equity program elevates diverse-owned media companies' visibility.
Nielsen Impact Score evaluates marketing value of university athletic programs.

Upsides

Acquisition of Telephia enhances Nielsen's mobile media measurement capabilities.
Partnerships with P&G and NMSDC support diverse media representation.
Collaboration with TikTok improves digital audience measurement services.

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