Employee Labor Relations & Compliance Manager

DHL Express; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 200.000.000 - 320.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DHL Express in Colombia seeks an experienced Employee Labor Relations & Compliance Manager to lead our labor relations strategy and strengthen labor compliance across the country. You will partner with senior leadership, HR, Legal, and regional stakeholders to protect the organization, mitigate risk, and foster a positive employee experience while upholding our standards of fairness and integrity.

The role emphasizes strategic advisory, complex investigations, and driving continuous improvement

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Law with professional license to practice in Colombia.
• Strong expertise in Colombian Labor Law.
• 7+ years of experience in labor relations, employment law, and employee relations management.
• Proven experience leading complex and confidential workplace investigations.
• Experience managing compliance frameworks, labor risk assessments, and internal controls.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including advising senior leaders.
• Advanced English communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead national labor relations and compliance agenda.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, disciplinary matters, grievances, and workplace conflicts.
• Conduct and oversee sensitive internal investigations.
• Ensure compliance with Colombian labor legislation and corporate standards.
• Advise senior leaders on labor risk, workforce challenges, and high‑impact employment decisions.
• Lead labor compliance audits, controls, risk assessments, and remediation plans.
• Partner with regional and global stakeholders on escalated employee matters and investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement through analytics, reporting, and risk trend analysis.

Conocimientos

Labor relations expertise

Investigative skills

Compliance programs

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Law (Colombia license)

Descripción del empleo

Join DHL Express and help shape a fair, ethical, and compliant workplace culture.

At DHL Express, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. We are looking for an experienced Employee Labor Relations & Compliance Manager to lead our labor relations strategy, strengthen labor compliance, manage complex employee relations matters, and act as a trusted advisor to business leaders across Colombia.

What you’ll do

As the Employee Labor Relations & Compliance Manager, you will play a strategic role partnering with senior leadership, HR, Legal, and regional stakeholders to protect the organization, mitigate risk, and foster a positive employee experience.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading the national labor relations and compliance agenda.
• Managing complex employee relations cases, disciplinary matters, grievances, and workplace conflicts.
• Conducting and overseeing sensitive internal investigations.
• Ensuring compliance with Colombian labor legislation and corporate standards.
• Advising senior leaders on labor risk, workforce challenges, and high‑impact employment decisions.
• Leading labor compliance audits, controls, risk assessments, and remediation plans.
• Partnering with regional and global stakeholders on escalated employee matters and investigations.
• Driving continuous improvement through analytics, reporting, and risk trend analysis.

What we’re looking for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law with professional license to practice in Colombia.
• Strong expertise in Colombian Labor Law.
• 7+ years of experience in labor relations, employment law, and employee relations management.
• Proven experience leading complex and confidential workplace investigations.
• Experience managing compliance frameworks, labor risk assessments, and internal controls.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including advising senior leaders.
• Advanced English communication skills.

Key Competencies

• Labor Law & Regulatory Expertise
• Investigative Judgment & Objectivity
• Integrity & Ethical Leadership
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Strategic Business Acumen
• Executive Influence & Stakeholder Management
• Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
• Analytical Thinking & Root Cause Analysis
• Confidentiality & Resilience

Why DHL Express?

At DHL Express, you'll have the opportunity to influence business decisions, work with regional and global teams, and contribute to building a culture of trust, compliance, accountability, and high performance. We offer an environment where your expertise will make a tangible impact on both our people and our business.