
Hi I***l,
I’m J***e from StrategyBrain. I came across your profile and was really impressed by your success scaling U***s from 180 to over 1,300 employees, as well as your leadership in organizational development and collective bargaining. We’re partnering with G***s to recruit a Head of Human Resources and Organizational Development,someone to drive strategic HR initiatives, lead labor relations, and oversee HR operations for a 1,500+ workforce.
Would you be open to a brief conversation to explore this role and see if it aligns with your career goals?
Best regards,
J***e
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain
Hi J***e, thanks for reaching out,the G***s role sounds right up my alley given my experience scaling HR operations and leading labor relations. I’d be happy to chat; when’s a good time?


Hi I***l,
Thanks for your quick reply,happy to dive in. I’m available for a brief call on Thursday (June 6) at 10:00 AM CST or Friday (June 7) at 2:00 PM CST. Let me know which works best for you, or feel free to suggest another slot.
In the meantime, here’s a quick overview of the role:
Company & Culture
• G***s is a mid-size leader in advanced automation. We’ve built a collaborative, innovation-driven environment where HR partners closely with operations to drive sustainable growth and employee engagement.
Role: Head of Human Resources and Organizational Development
1. Strategic HR Leadership
, Develop and execute HR initiatives (talent acquisition, org development, retention) aligned with G***s growth plans
2. Labor Relations & Compliance
, Lead collective bargaining, ensure compliance with local regulations and union agreements,your experience negotiating union contracts at U***s will be invaluable here
3. HR Operations Oversight
, Own payroll administration, employee relations, EHS and general administration for a 1,500+ workforce
4. Senior-Level Partnership
, Advise the executive team on performance management, succession planning and organizational structure enhancements
5. Team Development & Culture
, Mentor and grow a high-performing HR team; foster continuous improvement and engagement
Why This Matters
• You’ll shape the HR strategy at a pivotal time,G***s is scaling new automation lines and expanding into Latin America
• This role reports directly to the COO, giving you visibility and influence over business-critical decisions
• The company offers a competitive salary + bonus plan, stock-option incentives and robust professional development support
Does this align with what you’re looking for? Please let me know which time works for our call, and any questions you’d like to cover. Looking forward to our conversation!
Best,
J***e
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain
Thursday at 10:00 AM CST works for me. Before our call, could you share a ballpark salary range and whether there’s any remote/hybrid flexibility for the Monterrey role? Looking forward to it.


Hi I***l,
Great,Thursday, June 6 at 10:00 AM CST is confirmed.
On compensation, the budgeted base for this Head of HR & Org Development role in Monterrey is in the ballpark of MXN 1.4,1.8 million per year (roughly USD 80,100 k), plus an annual bonus opportunity and stock-option incentives. In total cash and long-term incentives, you’d be looking at approximately MXN 1.7,2.2 million.
As for location flexibility, G***s is a manufacturing-driven environment, so the role does require a strong on-site presence,especially during the first few months as you build relationships and kick off strategic initiatives. That said, after onboarding, the team typically supports a hybrid schedule (1,2 days remote per week), pending business needs and your preferences.
Let me know if you’d like any additional details before our call. I look forward to speaking with you on Thursday!
Best regards,
J***e
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain
Thanks, J***e,this range aligns well with my experience leading HR operations and org development. Could you share a bit more on the bonus metrics and how the stock-option vesting works? Also, when does the team typically transition to the hybrid model after onboarding?


Hi I***l,
Happy to dive into the details:
1. Bonus Metrics
- Target: 15% of your base salary, with a stretch opportunity up to 20%+ if you hit stretch goals.
- Components:
• Company performance (revenue growth & profitability targets)
• HR objectives (e.g., talent-acquisition milestones, turnover reduction, employee engagement scores, org-development deliverables)
2. Stock-Option Vesting
- Plan: Options granted under our Employee Equity Plan
- Schedule: Four-year vesting with a one-year cliff (25% vests at month 12), then quarterly vest thereafter
- Goal: Aligns your long-term upside with G***s sustained growth and innovation
3. Hybrid Transition
- Onboarding: Full-time onsite for approximately 8,12 weeks to build relationships and launch your key initiatives
- Post-Onboarding: A regular hybrid cadence,typically 1,2 days remote per week (subject to business needs and team agreements)
Hope this clarifies! Let me know if anything else comes up before our call on Thursday at 10:00 AM CST. Looking forward to chatting further.
Best,
J***e
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain
Thanks, J***e,this really helps. Quick follow-up: how is the 15% bonus split between company performance vs HR objectives, and can you share a bit about the size and makeup of the HR team I’d be inheriting?


Hi I***l,
Happy to clarify:
1. Bonus split
- 60% of the 15% target is tied to overall company performance (revenue growth & profitability)
- 40% is based on HR objectives (talent-acquisition milestones, turnover reduction, engagement scores, key org-development deliverables)
2. HR team you’d inherit
- Seven direct reports:
• 2 HR Business Partners (one aligned to manufacturing, one to corporate functions)
• 2 Recruiters
• 1 HR Operations & Payroll Manager
• 1 Labor Relations Specialist
• 1 L&D Coordinator
- This seasoned team manages end-to-end payroll, EHS coordination, union negotiations and ongoing talent-development initiatives.
Hope this helps. Looking forward to our call tomorrow at 10:00 AM CST,let me know if anything else comes up before then!
Best,
J***e
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain
Thanks, J***e,this really helps. Quick follow-up: who will I report to directly, and what are the key success metrics expected in the first 90 days? Looking forward to our chat tomorrow!


Hi I***l,
You’ll report directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Here are the key success metrics we’d look to see in your first 90 days:
1. Stakeholder & Team Alignment
• Complete one-on-one meetings with your seven direct reports, executive sponsors and union representatives
• Deliver a high-level HR assessment and a 90-day action plan
2. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
• Fill at least 75% of the top priority open roles
• Streamline the recruitment process and hand off a clear hiring roadmap for the next quarter
3. HR Operations & Compliance
• Establish baseline KPIs (turnover rate, time-to-fill, payroll/EHS audit results)
• Present initial improvement targets and process enhancements
4. Labor Relations Roadmap
• Outline the upcoming collective bargaining schedule and key negotiation milestones
• Ensure alignment with local regulations and union agreements
Looking forward to diving into these in our call tomorrow at 10:00 AM CST. Speak soon!
Best,
J***e
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain