Labor Relations Representative (Temporary)

General Motors; Silao (Ciudad); Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A major automotive manufacturer located in Silao, Guanajuato, is looking for a Labor Relations Representative. The successful candidate will manage union relations, ensure compliance with agreements, and provide strategic advice to management. The role requires strong communication and leadership skills, with a minimum of two years of relevant experience in labor relations and intermediate to advanced English proficiency. The position is temporary, requiring full-time on-site work with rotating shifts.

Formación

• Required experience in a similar position for at least 2 years.
• Intermediate–Advanced English proficiency.
• Experience working with unions and employee retention strategies.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience as a labor relations representative.

Responsabilidades

• Represent management in union management relationship.
• Advise management on agreements interpretation.
• Maintain records related to labor relations activity.
• Conduct special investigations as required.
• Communicate potential disruptions to operations.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Quick learning

Proactivity

Resilience

Educación

Administration, Psychology, or a related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

What will you do?

As a member of GM’s Human Resources Group you are responsible for Labor Relations in a plant environment. You perform administrative functions to support hourly employees in a manufacturing organization, maintain personnel records, and complete transactions. You investigate and resolve labor disputes and provide direction to production managers on Union/GM Local Agreements. You work independently with the supervisor director to handle unusual situations.

Responsibilities

• Represent management in the administration of the provisions of agreements between the union and management.
• Advise management on the interpretation of agreements and act as the management representative in dealings with the union.
• Exercise independent judgment within the general policies and procedures established by the agreements; receive mentorship from the supervisor.
• Advise management and other plant personnel on matters related to union‑management relations.
• Administer contractual provisions in the area of responsibility.
• Maintain records pertinent to labor relations activity.
• Communicate with management about events that could disrupt operations.
• Play a leading role in local negotiations.
• Share periodic updates on labor relations.
• Drive activities of various departments involved in resolving employee grievances.
• Conduct special investigations as needed.

Job Title

Labor Relations Representative (Open)

Work Appropriately

• Availability to work rotating shifts (4x3, 5x2, 6x1).
• On-site: requires full‑time work on site.
• This position is temporary (six months).

Position Requirements

• Field of study: Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Required experience in a similar position for at least 2 years.
• English proficiency: Intermediate–Advanced.
• Experience working with unions, strategies for employee retention, and absenteeism.
• Relevant knowledge and experience as labor relations representative for at least 2 years in the industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Effective communication, leadership, problem‑solving, quick learning, proactivity, and resilience.

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