MX Labor Relations Lead

Continental Industry; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Mexico is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead labor relations across locations. You will coordinate labor strategies, advise on employee relations, and support HR activities including compliance with local regulations and human rights considerations.

The role requires 5–7 years in HR with labor relations expertise, an advanced command of English, and a background in manufacturing settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Social sciences, Business, Economics or related field.
• MBA in Human Relations and/or Labor law (optional).
• 5–7 years experience in HR: labor and employee relations.
• 2–5 years generalist HRBP level experience in manufacturing environment.
• Advanced English.

Responsibilities

• Supports to develop and deploy LR strategy in all locations.
• Advising, coordinating, and communicating labor strategy, initiatives and bargaining results to location management.
• Provides advice and support to locations pertaining to HR activities including Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Human Rights, Responsible Value Chain.
• Coordinates LR network with local experts to share best practices.
• Supports location HR Manager and Plant Management on LR topics.
• Applies HR policies to ensure adherence to current practice and new developments.
• Participates in local labor negotiations as a representative in collective bargaining contracts.

Skills

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/ Social science/ Business/ Economics

MBA in Human Relations and/or Labor law

Job description

Company Description

Continental is a leading manufacturer and industrial specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of 19.7 billion euros in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. ContiTech is one of the world's leading experts in materials for industrial applications. As a division of the Continental Group, it offers its customers reliable, safe and efficient industrial and service solutions using a wide range of materials for off-highway applications, rail and road, aviation, underground and above-ground applications, industrial environments as well as for the food and furniture industries. With around 20,000 employees (as of March 2026) at more than 60 locations worldwide and sales of around 6.0 billion euros in 2025, the global industrial partner is active in the key regions of Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Company Description

Continental is a leading manufacturer and industrial specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of 19.7 billion euros in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. ContiTech is one of the world's leading experts in materials for industrial applications. As a division of the Continental Group, it offers its customers reliable, safe and efficient industrial and service solutions using a wide range of materials for off-highway applications, rail and road, aviation, underground and above-ground applications, industrial environments as well as for the food and furniture industries. With around 20,000 employees (as of March 2026) at more than 60 locations worldwide and sales of around 6.0 billion euros in 2025, the global industrial partner is active in the key regions of Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description

• Supports to develop and deploy LR strategy in all locations.
• Responsible for advising, coordinating, and communicating labor strategy, initiatives and bargaining results to location management.
• Provides advice and support to locations pertaining to HR activities including Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Human Rights, Responsible Value Chain.
• Coordinates all relevant activities within the region by building up a LR network with LR local experts to exchange experiences/knowledge and share best practices.
• Supports responsible location HR Manager and Plant Management regarding LR topics.
• Applies HR policies throughout the organization to ensure adherence to current practice and new developments.
• Supports implementation of programs and policies to ensure compliance with all applicable (e.g. Country, State, and/or local governmental) employment regulations.
• Participation in local labor negotiations as a representative of the organization in collective bargaining contract, contract administration and union relations.
• Facilitate regular meetings with LR Network
• Responds together with HR and (if applicable) external Lawyers to legal issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, civil rights, complaints, discrimination charges etc.
• Researches, obeys and advises location management on current country and local labor laws (incl. trends, court decisions), union initiatives or issues which may be of interest to the management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required - HR, Social science, Business, Economics or related field
• MBA in Human Relations and/or Labor law (Optional)
• 5 to 7 years experience in HR: o Labor o Employee relations
• 2 to 5 years generalist -HRBP- level experience in Manufacturing environment
• Advanced English

Additional Information

At Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.