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Key insights
- 8th largest electronics producer (global ranking)
- $103 billion Chinese electronics exports (2023)
- 86% exports go to the U.S.
- 400,000 employees in Mexico’s electronics sector
Client overview
- Industry: Consumer Electronics Components & Assembly
- Headquarters: China
- Location of Operations: Querétaro, Mexico
- Company Stage: Newly established, with limited payroll processing records
Challenges
A Chinese electronics manufacturer expanding into Querétaro, Mexico, needed urgent blue-collar hiring to start production. However, they faced several roadblocks:
- Tight deadlines: They required a workforce within 15 days to meet production targets.
- Lack of local expertise: Navigating Mexico’s labor policies and payroll regulations was overwhelming.
- Limited local resources: They needed support securing attendance tracking devices, finance providers, and compliant employment policies.
- Historical payroll gaps: Their previous HR provider did not support backdated payroll processing.
Solutions
Serviap Global provided a comprehensive HR outsourcing solution, allowing the client to launch operations efficiently while remaining fully compliant. Our tailored approach included:
- Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) – Fast-tracking blue-collar recruitment to meet the 15-day deadline.
- HR Business Process Outsourcing (HRBPO) – Salary research, Employment Handbook drafting, and local device provider sourcing.
- Payroll Processing Outsourcing (PPO) – Ensuring accurate payroll setup and legal compliance.
The impact
With Serviap Global’s support, the company:
- Successfully hired its workforce within the required 15-day timeframe.
- Complied with Mexican labor laws, avoiding costly regulatory issues.
- Integrated attendance tracking for seamless workforce management.
- Ensured payroll accuracy, even with limited historical records.
Why Querétaro?
Querétaro is a thriving hub for electronics manufacturing, hosting major players like Samsung, Siemens, Bosch, and ABB. It offers:
- 67.3 million square feet of industrial space, ensuring ample room for expansion.
- A low vacancy rate of 3.2%, reflecting high industrial demand.
- A skilled workforce supported by Mexico’s $103 billion electronics export industry.
Conclusion
By leveraging Serviap Global’s end-to-end HR services, the client successfully established its manufacturing operations in Mexico without the headaches of compliance, hiring delays, or payroll mismanagement.
