Human Resources Manager

The Opportunity

Our client, a leading company in the medical device industry located in Coyol Free Zone, is looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the site’s HR function and serve as a strategic business partner to the Site Leader and Leadership Team.

This role goes beyond traditional HR administration. We are seeking a hands-on HR leader who understands manufacturing operations, talent and organizational development, and employee engagement, and who can help build the organizational capabilities needed to support the company’s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Human Resources function for the Costa Rica operation.
• Partner with the Site Leader and Leadership Team on organizational structure, workforce planning, talent strategy, and business priorities.
• Identify organizational, leadership, retention, capacity, and talent risks and develop effective action plans.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, development, and retention initiatives.
• Coach managers and supervisors to strengthen leadership capability, accountability, communication, and employee engagement.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, career development, and key-position risk assessments.
• Use HR metrics and employee feedback to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Costa Rican labor legislation, medical device industry regulations, company policies, and corporate HR standards.
• Lead and develop the local HR team and manage key HR service providers.
• Support organizational change, business growth, new programs, and workforce transformation.
• Foster a strong culture of performance, collaboration, respect, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• 5+ years of HR experience supporting manufacturing operations.
• 3+ years in an HR leadership, HR Manager, or senior HR Business Partner role.
• Demonstrated experience working in multinational manufacturing organizations.
• Strong knowledge of Costa Rican labor legislation and employee relations.
• Proven experience in organizational development, workforce planning, talent management, recruitment, retention, and change management.
• Experience coaching managers and senior leaders and managing complex employee situations.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect people strategy with manufacturing and business performance.
• Experience in medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1 or equivalent).