Strategic Labor Relations Lead

IAC Group; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

IAC Monterrey North Plant is seeking a Senior Labor Relations Specialist with extensive experience in unionized manufacturing environments. The role leads labor relations strategies, ensures compliance with Mexican labor regulations, and drives initiatives to support workforce stability and operational excellence.

As a key member of the Human Resources team, you will manage collective bargaining processes, negotiations, workforce planning, and employee relations, impacting turnover, absenteeism,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, HR, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in Labor Relations within a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading union negotiations and Collective Bargaining Agreement administration.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican Labor Law, CBA processes, and Internal Work Regulations (RIT).
• HR analytics and workforce metrics experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and data-driven reporting with dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and compliance of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Lead and participate in union negotiations, contract reviews, and labor relations initiatives.
• Develop and execute labor relations strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage and resolve individual and collective labor conflicts, including complex cases.
• Advise managers on labor relations, discipline, and compliance matters.
• Monitor and improve HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, and employee relations climate.
• Design and implement initiatives to reduce turnover and improve workforce stability.
• Ensure compliance with Mexican Labor Law, RIT, and company policies.
• Lead investigations and manage employee relations cases, disciplinary actions, attendance, and workplace incidents.
• Prepare and deliver labor relations reports and KPI dashboards to leadership.
• Partner with Operations, HR, and Talent Acquisition to ensure labor stability.

Skills

Advanced Excel

English proficiency

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Tools

SAP

Job description

IAC Monterrey North Plant is seeking a Senior Labor Relations Specialist with extensive experience in unionized manufacturing environments. The role leads labor relations strategies, ensures compliance with Mexican labor regulations, and drives initiatives to support workforce stability and operational excellence.

As a key member of the Human Resources team, you will manage collective bargaining processes, negotiations, workforce planning, and employee relations, impacting turnover, absenteeism,