HR Labor Relations Supervisor - Coahuila - confidential

Descripción

The HR Labour Relations Specialist is responsible for managing employee–employer relations in compliance with Mexican Federal Labor Law (LFT). This role ensures proper administration of disciplinary actions, termination processes, resignations, union interactions (if applicable), employee transportation logistics, and shift assignments. The position supports a high‑performance culture while ensuring legal compliance, fair treatment, and efficient operational continuity across all work shifts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Labour Relations & Legal Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with the Federal Labor Law (LFT), internal policies, Collective Bargaining Agreements (if applicable), and local regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for labour authorities, including Conciliation Centers (Centro de Conciliación) and the Labour Courts (Tribunales Laborales).
• Prepare and maintain legally compliant documentation for employment relationships, disciplinary actions, and confidential files.
• Provide guidance to leaders regarding legal risks, labor practices, and employee relations trends.

2. Termination & Resignation Processes

• Lead voluntary resignation, mutual agreement, and employer‑initiated termination processes in strict adherence to LFT statutes.
• Calculate and validate settlements (finiquitos) and severance packages (liquidaciones) according to legal formulas and payroll policies.
• Conduct exit interviews and ensure timely delivery of required documentation (employment letters, IMSS deregistration, etc.).
• Represent the company during conciliation hearings or labour disputes when necessary.

3. Employee Transportation Logistics

• Coordinate daily transportation routes for workers, ensuring coverage for all assigned shifts.
• Monitor attendance patterns and adjust transportation schedules to maintain efficiency and cost control.
• Partner with security and operations to ensure safe, compliant, and punctual transport service for employees.
• Manage vendor relationships and service-level agreements with transportation providers.

4. Work Shift Administration

• Support shift assignments and rotations across multiple schedules (1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts).
• Ensure employees receive accurate and timely shift information and that changes follow internal policies and legal guidelines.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure adequate staffing for peak periods, overtime needs, and shift modifications.
• Track shift differentials and confirm proper payroll registration.

5. Employee Relations & Communication

• Provide counsel to employees regarding policies, benefits, and workplace concerns.
• Investigate workplace incidents, conflicts, or complaints, ensuring impartiality and timely resolution.
• Collaborate with supervisors to implement corrective actions aligned with the progressive discipline process.
• Support employee engagement programs to foster a positive, inclusive work environment.

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of employee movements, disciplinary actions, transportation metrics, and labor-related KPIs.
• Prepare reports on turnover, absenteeism, labour cases, resignations, and shift staffing.
• Support audits related to labour compliance, HR processes, and transportation contracts.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Law, or related field.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in Labour Relations, HR operations, or industrial HR roles in Mexico.
• Experience working in manufacturing plants strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing terminations, resignations, and labour disputes.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Mexican Federal Labor Law (LFT) and related regulations.
• Experience with HRIS systems, time & attendance tools, and payroll interaction.
• Knowledge of employee transportation logistics (preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• High emotional intelligence and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation discipline.
• Ability to work across shifts or provide support during off-shift incidents when required.

Working Conditions

• Plant/manufacturing environment.
• May require occasional support during alternate shifts (2nd or 3rd).
• Interaction with employees, supervisors, union delegates (if applicable), and vendors.