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.

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.
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. Use data, trends, and insights to continuously improve labor relations, sharing learnings with leadership and strengthening labor practices across the organization.

Lead and develop a team of Employee Relations partners, providing direction, coaching,



and oversight to ensure consistent, fair, and high-quality employee relations support across operations.
Lead and coordinate STPS audits related to working conditions and training, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and compliance
serve as the primary point of contact for federal audits and collaborate with Global Mobility to support all requirements for foreign employees in Mexico and Mexican expatriates abroad
Represent the company before labor authorities in coordination with Legal, including direct involvement in labor litigation involving Growers where Driscoll's is named as joint responsible party
Communicate, align, and coordinate labor strategy with the business regarding changes to the Federal Labor Law and related labor reforms, ensuring effective implementation across all internal regulations, policies, and documentation to maintain legal compliance
Act as Driscoll's Legal Labor Representative, representing the company in all labor and employment-related legal matters
Bachelor's degree in Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or related field required 7–10+ years of progressive labor relations experience in Mexico
Advanced training or specialization in Mexican Labor Law required
Experience supporting seasonal and geographically distributed workforces
Change Management experience (a plus)
Intermediate English
Minimum 3–5 years of direct people management experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word) for reporting, analysis, and leadership updates
Driscoll's is the integral market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods - meaning, no GMOs.

From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners. Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest BerriesTM.

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📌 Relationship Manager, Remote (El Centro)
🏢 Driscoll Strawberry Associates
📍 El Centro