strong labor relations are essential to sustaining a safe, respectful, and productive work environment across our Mexico operations. The Labor Relations Manager plays a critical role in supporting this commitment by partnering with leaders, employees, the union, and external stakeholders to promote compliance, trust, and long-term workforce stability.
This role leads labor relations strategy in Mexico, ensuring alignment with the Ley Federal del Trabajo (LFT) while supporting the unique needs of seasonal and year-round employees.
Responsibilities
- Build and sustain strong relationship with the union, partner with Director of Industrial Relations, Americas to lead collective bargaining negotiations, administering collective bargaining agreements, and supporting union legitimation and CFCRL processes with transparency and respect.
- Ensure labor law compliance with the Ley Federal del Trabajo (LFT) and related labor regulations translating legal requirements into practical guidance for leaders and embedding compliant practices across all Driscoll’s operations.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to operations, people leaders and HRBP’s, providing guidance on employee relations matters, workforce changes, and the labor implications of operational and organizational decisions.
- Act as the primary point of contact with Legal Affairs for the Speak Up channel in Mexico, coaching the team and leading complex, high‑risk employee relations investigations. Document investigation outcomes and provide well‑reasoned recommendations for action.
- Represent the company before labor authorities and oversee labor disputes and litigation in partnership with Legal.
- Support workforce stability and business continuity, identifying labor relations risks early and driving practical, solution-oriented approaches that protect operational performance.
- Partner cross‑functionally to support Driscoll’s operations, working closely with HRBP’s, Operations, Safety/EHS, etc.