Employee Relations Manager, Latin America

Corning Incorporated; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated seeks an Employee Relations Manager – Latin America with a major focus on Mexico to lead union negotiations and ensure compliant application of ER standards across the region.

You will serve as a strategic advisor to regional HR and business leaders, handling complex labor relations, CBAs, and labor reforms while balancing operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, HR, Industrial Relations, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in employee and labor relations in Mexico.
• Experience with union negotiations and CBAs in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate union relationships and CBAs in Mexico.
• Drive annual union negotiations, including strategy and execution.
• Advise regional and local HR leaders on ER risks and labor issues.
• Support legal/compliance with disciplinary cases, grievances, investigations, and workforce changes.
• Partner with business leaders to balance operational needs with ER risk.

Skills

Leadership

ER expertise

Union relations

Negotiation

Strategic advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or related field

Job description

Requisition Number: 76630

Are you looking to enhance your career in a fast-paced environment and be part of an energetic team?

What is your role?

The Employee Relations Manager – Latin America provides strategic and hands‑on leadership for employee and labor relations across Latin America but with a major focus on Mexico. The role serves as a regional subject‑matter expert and trusted advisor to business and HR leaders, ensuring effective union relations, compliance with labor laws, and consistent application of Corning’s employee relations standards across the region.

The position balances strategic oversight with direct operational involvement, particularly in union negotiations, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), labor reforms, and complex employee relations matters.

Major Responsibilities And Tasks Of The Position

• Lead and coordinate union relationships and collective bargaining activities across Mexico
• Drive annual union negotiations, including preparation, negotiation strategy, execution, and follow‑up including coordinating of employee voting process if/when required
• Act as a strategic advisor to regional and local HR leaders on employee relations, labor risk, and sensitive workforce issues
• Support the legal/compliance department with complex ER matters such as disciplinary cases, grievances, investigations, and workforce changes
• Partner closely with business leadership to support operational needs while managing employee relations risk
• oversee and support the CBA legitimization process in Mexico, ensuring full legal compliance.

What do you need to have?

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in employee and labor relations within Mexico
• Proven hands‑on experience with union negotiations and CBAs, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments, in Mexico.
• Strong working knowledge of Mexican labor law
• Experience advising senior leaders on sensitive ER and labor relations matters.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being and compensation

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals.
• Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .