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This Administrative Assistant role provides comprehensive administrative and human resources support to a chemical manufacturing facility in Nuevo León. It ensures efficient coordination across departments, manages vendor relationships, supports employee lifecycle processes, and contributes to compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. The position plays a key role in maintaining a well-organized, compliant, and people-focused work environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage quotations, purchase orders, contracts, and service agreements for various vendors

• Maintain vendor records and support annual supplier evaluations

• Process invoices in SAP, assign cost centers, and ensure timely posting

• Track and reconcile monthly expenses for services, training, and benefits

• Support audits and documentation for Integrated Management Systems (ISO, OEA, CTPAT)

• Administer employee lifecycle documentation (hiring, onboarding, changes, terminations)

• Coordinate with Payroll for updates, benefits, and insurance processing

• Manage medical exams and occupational health compliance

• Maintain headcount, absence, turnover, and overtime reports

• Update organizational charts and job descriptions in coordination with HR and leadership

• Plan and track mandatory and functional training across departments

• Coordinate external training providers and certifications

• Support onboarding, internal tools, and employee engagement initiatives

• Conduct Gemba walks and support wellness and communication efforts

• Ensure compliance with labor and social security regulations

• Promote psychosocial risk prevention and support legal documentation

• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives

• Support performance evaluation processes and maintain confidentiality

Minimum Requirements

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

• Minimum 3 years of experience in administrative and HR coordination roles, preferably in manufacturing

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Knowledge of Mexican labor and social security processes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Intermediate English proficiency

• Familiarity with Workday, Learning Center, and SAP (preferred)

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing or process improvement methodologies

• Ability to interact with employees, contractors, and external providers

• Use of PPE when entering production areas

• Participation in audits, crisis committees, and legal compliance meetings

• Experience managing credit card expenses and HR reporting

• Strong competencies in innovation, accountability, performance excellence, change management, customer focus, and teamwork

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