Director, HR Business Partner

Title:

Director, HR Business Partner

Company:

Compañía De Seguros Generales Everest México

Job Category:

Human Resources

Job Description:

About Everest:

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

Role purpose:

The HR Director serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders in Mexico, ensuring alignment between people strategy and business objectives. The role is accountable for delivering core HR processes, strengthening organizational capability, and driving a consistent employee experience across the Mexico organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent & Performance Management

Lead and execute end‑to‑end talent processes to build leadership capability and support business priorities.

• Guide leaders through annual objective‑setting aligned with business strategy.

• Ensure high‑quality, fair, and consistent performance evaluations.

• Facilitate talent reviews to identify high‑potential employees and development actions.

• Provide insights on organizational capability needs and succession planning.

2. Compensation & Rewards

Manage annual compensation cycles and provide ongoing guidance on pay‑related matters.

• Partner with leaders during annual salary and bonus review cycles.

• Ensure decisions reflect internal equity, performance outcomes, and global guidelines.

• Provide market insights and compensation recommendations as needed.

3. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Support hiring needs and ensure a strong talent pipeline for Mexico.

• Partner with leaders to define role requirements and create requisitions.

• Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition to ensure pipeline quality and speed.

• Conduct interviews and assess candidate fit.

• Lead offer development and negotiation.

• Ensure a structured and effective onboarding experience.

4. Employee Lifecycle Management

Manage critical moments across the employee lifecycle.

• Oversee voluntary and involuntary exit processes.

• Partner with leaders and legal counsel to ensure compliant and well‑managed transitions.

• Support communication and change management during employee departures.

5. Payroll Administration

Ensure accurate and timely payroll operations for Mexico.

• Coordinate with global payroll teams.

• Review and approve monthly payroll inputs and outputs.

• Resolve payroll issues and ensure compliance with local regulations.

6. Audit & Compliance

Support internal and external audit requirements.

• Provide documentation for financial and corporate governance audits.

• Ensure adherence to regulatory, labor, and internal policy requirements.

7. Benefits & Employee Value Proposition

Manage benefits programs and support the local employee value proposition.

• Administer health and life insurance programs in partnership with Mercer.

• Communicate policy updates and enhancements to employees.

• Manage employee additions and terminations based on employment changes.

8. Culture, Engagement & Organizational Health

Strengthen organizational culture and employee experience.

• Analyze climate and engagement survey results.

• Partner with leaders to define and execute action plans.

• Support initiatives that enhance employee experience and organizational health.

9. Leadership Alignment & Business Partnership

Serve as a trusted advisor to Mexico leadership.

• Participate in leadership committee meetings.

• Provide HR insights to inform business decisions.

• Align people strategy with organizational priorities and future capability needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in multinational environments.

• Strong knowledge of Mexican labor law and HR compliance requirements.

• Experience managing payroll and benefits programs in Mexico.

• Demonstrated capability in talent management, performance processes, and organizational development.

• Ability to influence senior leaders and operate as a strategic business partner.

• Strong communication, judgment, and stakeholder management skills.

What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

 

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture. 

• Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.  

 

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve. 

Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Mexico City, Mexico

Additional Locations: