Subdirector Relaciones Laborales

Nissan Motor Corporation; Aguascalientes; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive manufacturer in Aguascalientes is seeking a Deputy Director of Labor Relations to design and oversee labor strategies. This role includes leading collective bargaining negotiations and managing relationships with unions and labor authorities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in labor relations, strong English proficiency, and the ability to manage diverse teams effectively. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years in senior labor relations roles.
• Advanced English proficiency (oral and written).
• Proven record in managing diverse teams.

Responsabilidades

• Design and execute the national labor relations strategy.
• Lead union collective negotiations across plants.
• Manage relationships with labor authorities.

Conocimientos

Labor relations strategy design

Collective bargaining negotiations

Relationship management with unions

Proficient in labor law

Presentation skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Overview

General Description:

The Deputy Director of Labor Relations will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the company’s labor strategy in Mexico, ensuring strong relationships with unions, labor authorities, and employees. This role will lead collective bargaining negotiations and ensure alignment of labor policies and practices across the plants in Aguascalientes and Cuernavaca, contributing to organizational stability and compliance within a highly competitive and transnational automotive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute the national labor relations strategy in alignment with global corporate objectives.
• Lead and coordinate union collective negotiations across plants, ensuring a balance between competitiveness, legal compliance, and constructive union relations.
• Ensure consistency and alignment in labor policies, practices, and processes among our Nissan Plants and Union Contracts.
• Manage relationships with local and federal labor authorities, representing the company in official proceedings when required.
• Anticipate and mitigate labor risks through proactive conflict prevention, effective communication, and union engagement strategies.
• Conduct labor diagnostics, employee climate surveys, and action plans to strengthen workplace culture and reduce risks of union conflict.
• Develop the strategy and deploy labor-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess organizational stability and efficiency.
• Lead, develop, and motivate labor relations teams across different locations, ensuring high standards of performance, collaboration, and professionalism.
• Stay up to date with Mexican labor legislation and ensure full compliance across all operations.
• Collaborate with HR, Operations, and Finance teams on strategic projects impacting workforce stability and business profitability.

Education/Certifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in senior labor relations or related roles, preferably within the automotive, manufacturing, or multinational sectors.
• Languages: Advanced English proficiency (oral and written).
• Leadership: Proven track record in managing large and diverse teams.
• Technical Competencies:
• In-depth knowledge of Mexican labor law, including recent reforms.
• Strong experience in collective bargaining negotiations.
• Ability to manage complex union relations effectively.

Previous Work Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in similar role, in an international organization.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Language: Englishà Fluent (written, spoken and listen)
• Travel %: 40-50% time

Must have

• Presentation skills (written and spoken) in Spanish and English
• Knowledge of Automotive Industry
• Experiencia liderando equipos sindicalizados y no sindicalizados

Nissan (NMEX, NEdM, NRFS, NRFM y ANZEN) tratará a todos los empleados y solicitantes de empleo en función de sus méritos, aptitudes y competencias, sin distinción ni discriminación basada en los atributos de una persona como la raza, la etnia, el origen nacional, la cultura, la religión, el género, el sexo, la orientación sexual, la expresión/identidad de género, la discapacidad, el estado civil o la condición de veterano, la edad, el estilo de vida o los cualquier atributo adicionales de diversidad. Es política de Nissan prohibir la discriminación y el acoso de cualquier tipo y ofrecer igualdad de oportunidades laborales a los empleados y solicitantes.

Nissan (NMEX, NEdM, NRFS, NRFM y ANZEN) will treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualification, and competency and without regard of an individual’s race, ethnicity, national origin, culture, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, disability, marital or veteran status, age, lifestyle or any other attribute related to an individual’s diversity. It is Nissan’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants.