Victor Mendez R

Manufacturing HR professional with extensive experience supporting operations through hands-on execution of core Human Resources processes including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance, and HR operations. Proven ability to partner with plant leadership to maintain positive employee relations, support high-performance culture initiatives, and ensure compliance with labor regulations and company policies. Experienced managing full employee lifecycle processes, employee engagement activities, disciplinary actions, HR systems, and day-to-day employee support in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Consultant - MBO Consultants

(2026-02)

• Acted as a Strategic Business Partner providing tailored HR solutions and talent diagnostics
• Development of training programs, corporate workshops, team building initiatives, and coaching processes aimed at strengthening leadership and high-performance teams.

Manager HRBP - VERTIV

(2022-08 - 2025-11)

• Acted as both strategic and operational HR Business Partner, advising local leadership on day-to-day employee relations, performance, disciplinary actions, and organizational challenges.
• Executed employee lifecycle processes including hiring support, promotions, transfers, and terminations, ensuring smooth transitions and operational continuity.
• Partnered with leadership in recruitment decisions for key roles, aligning talent acquisition with business needs.
• Coordinated onboarding activities including new hire orientation and employee documentation and supported recruitment activities including interviewing, hiring coordination, and candidate evaluation.
• Maintained employee records and HR systems ensuring data accuracy and compliance
• Organized employee engagement and recognition initiatives to improve workplace culture.

HR Manager – Manufacturing Ops - AQ Wiring Systems

(2022-04 - 2022-07)

• Provided daily HR support to manufacturing employees and supervisors, responding to employee inquiries and resolving workplace issues.
• Managed labor and employee relations including union interactions and conflict resolution
• Led workforce planning initiatives and supported decision-making through HR analytics.
• Supervised payroll processes, ensuring accuracy in employee movements, salary adjustments, and compensation changes.

HR Manager - voestalpine Böhler Welding Mexico

(2015-06 - 2022-03)

• Led labor and employee / union relations, ensuring a stable work environment, business continuity and manufacturing plant operations.
• Managed leadership on disciplinary processes, performance management, compliance labor legislation, mitigated risks and avoided costs through effective conflict resolution.
• Oversaw full employee lifecycle processes (hiring, promotions, salary adjustments, terminations) ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency.
• Advised managers on employee relations matters, performance issues, and labor risk mitigation strategies.
• Supported compensation decisions and employee movements aligned with business requirements and payroll coordination.

HR Regional Generalist - Rent-A-Center

(2011-12 - 2014-09)

• Managed HR operations across multiple locations, including recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
• Handled employee relations cases, advising managers on disciplinary actions and conflict resolution.
• Supported engagement and organizational climate initiatives to improve retention and workforce stability.
• Delivered HR customer service support to employees and supervisors by responding to inquiries and resolving workplace concerns.

HR Business Partner / University Liaison Specialist - SIEMENS

(2005-02 - 2011-02)

• Partnered with leadership on HR strategy, organizational development, and workforce planning.
• Managed HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, headcount) to support data-driven decision-making.
• Led early talent programs and contributed to long-term talent pipeline development.
• Supported cultural transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Project Engineer - PRORISK / CEHI Consultores

(2003-11 - 2005-01)

• Delivered industrial safety and ergonomics projects focused on compliance and process improvement.

Safety Engineer/ HR Generalist / Trainer - FORD MOTOR COMPANY

(1997-09 - 2003-10)

• Managed occupational safety, environmental, and compliance programs aligned with STPS and ISO standards.
• Supported HR processes including recruitment, training, and employee relations.
• Participated in internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with labor and regulatory requirements.

Consultant - ADN Desarrollo, Cu4tro Marketing, AntFactory

(2015-01 - 2015-12)

• Executed Safety & HR projects including training, manuals, and process design.

Teaching Industrial Safety - UNITEC

(2007-01 - 2009-12)

• Teaching Industrial Safety (Industrial & Mechanical Engineering)

Postgraduate Diploma - Business Administration - Escuela Bancaria Comercial

Postgraduate Diploma - Total Quality & Productivity - Universidad Tecnológica de México

Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial & Systems Engineering - Universidad Tecnológica de México