HRBP LABOR RELATIONS

Confidential; Ciudad Juárez; Presencial; MXN 563.486 - 939.143; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A manufacturing company in Ciudad Juárez seeks a Human Resources professional specializing in labor relations. The role involves managing union relationships, ensuring compliance with regulations, and guiding management on labor-related matters. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in an industrial setting, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in Spanish along with good English. This full-time position offers a mid-senior level opportunity within a dynamic environment.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years in Human Resources within an industrial or maquiladora environment.
• 3 years focused on labor relations and direct union interaction.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the relationship with the union effectively.
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations.
• Provide guidance on labor issues and legislation.
• Assist with labor inspections and audits.
• Coordinate internal investigations related to labor misconduct.
• Monitor key labor metrics and propose actions.
• Deliver training on labor relations topics.
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations.
• Document labor relations activities and agreements.
• Supervise labor relations team.

Conocimientos

Mexican labor law application

Union relationship management

Conflict resolution

Strong communication skills

Native Spanish, Intermediate English

Leadership and influence

Empathy and interpersonal skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Relations, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Serve as a strategic liaison between the company and the union, proactively managing labor relations within a maquiladora environment. Ensure compliance with Mexican labor laws, the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), internal policies, and foster a positive and productive work environment.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Relations, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years in Human Resources within an industrial or maquiladora environment, with at least 3 years focused on labor relations and direct union interaction.

Technical Knowledge:

• Mexican labor law and its practical application.
• Union relationship management and collective bargaining processes.
• Conflict resolution and dispute management.
• Disciplinary and termination procedures.
• Applicable Official Mexican Standards (NOMs).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Native Spanish. Intermediate to advanced English (preferred).
• Strategic thinking and solution-oriented mindset.
• Negotiation and conflict management.
• Professional ethics and confidentiality.
• Leadership and influence.
• Ability to work under pressure and make assertive decisions.
• Empathy and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the relationship with the union effectively, promoting open dialogue and timely resolution of labor disputes.
• Actively participate in collective bargaining negotiations, wage reviews, labor agreements, and consultation processes.
• Provide guidance to leaders and managers on labor issues, current labor legislation, and best practices in labor relations.
• Assist with labor inspections, external audits, and union reviews.
• Coordinate internal investigations related to labor misconduct, disciplinary actions, and terminations, ensuring fair and documented processes.
• Monitor key labor metrics such as employee relations climate, turnover, and absenteeism, and propose corrective or preventive actions.
• Deliver training to leadership teams on labor relations topics, disciplinary processes, effective communication, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor regulations (Mexican Federal Labor Law, NOMs, IMSS, STPS, etc.).
• Document and maintain updated records of labor relations activities, agreements, minutes, and other relevant documentation.
• Supervise labor relations team.
• Ensure the implementation of HR standards, policies, and processes in his/her area of responsibility.
• Advise leadership and employees on HR topics, such as benefits and compensation, recruitment, development programs, general services, discipline administration, and legal compliance.
• Attend and coordinate audits such as client and governmental audits.
• Lead initiatives with HR Manager to reduce, improve, and control turnover and absenteeism rates.
• Administer performance evaluation processes for direct associates, including setting rules for the process.
• Ensure that direct associate files are complete and up-to-date.
• Support HR manager in job description administration for direct associates, ensuring all required descriptions exist and meet business standards.
• Coordinate transportation services.
• Follow up on labor suits and conciliatory processes.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Manufacturing