Francisco Calles
About Francisco Calles
Francisco Calles serves as the México HR SSC Manager at Navistar Inc, a position he has held since 2013. He has extensive experience in human resources, having designed the HR Shared Services Center model for Mexico and implemented various efficiency improvements across the organization.
Work at Navistar
Francisco Calles has been employed at Navistar Inc since 1999, holding various roles over the years. He currently serves as the México HR SSC Manager, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he designed the HR Shared Services Center model for Mexico, which commenced operations in September 2013. His previous positions at Navistar include HR Coordinator, Recruitment, Selection & Compensations Coordinator, and Compensations Coordinator. Throughout his tenure, he has acted as an HR Business Partner for all Mexico locations, overseeing areas such as compensations, benefits, payroll, and talent attraction.
Education and Expertise
Francisco Calles holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Tecnológico de Monterrey, which he completed from 1989 to 1994. He furthered his education with a Master’s degree in Business Administration & High Direction from Universidad Iberoamericana del Norte, studying from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, he obtained diplomas in Laboral y Compensaciones from Universidad de Monterrey. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in human resources, particularly in areas such as compensation management and HR policy standardization.
Background
Francisco Calles began his career at Navistar in 1999, initially working as a Recruitment & Selection Coordinator. Over the years, he progressed through various HR roles, accumulating significant experience in the field. His work has focused on improving HR processes and systems, including the integration and standardization of payroll processes across multiple locations. He has also led initiatives that resulted in substantial cost savings for the company.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Navistar, Francisco Calles has achieved notable milestones. He led contract bidding for Medical & Life insurance across all Mexico locations, resulting in annual savings of USD$360K. He also standardized benefits by consolidating vendors for food and gasoline coupons, achieving savings of USD$61.6K. His efforts in automating and standardizing the Total Performance Management process have contributed to improved efficiency within the HR department. Additionally, he has played a key role in eliminating payroll maquila for Navistar Financial, enhancing overall process effectiveness.
Professional Associations
Francisco Calles serves as the President of ATECO, a Compensation Technical Association. In this role, he engages with professionals in the field of compensation management, sharing knowledge and best practices. His involvement in ATECO reflects his commitment to advancing HR practices and contributing to the professional community in Mexico.