Labor Relations Specialist

About the role

The Labor Relations Specialist supports the management of labor relations activities, ensuring compliance with labor laws, internal policies and collective bargaining agreements where applicable. The role helps maintain a positive work environment, prevents employee relations issues and assists with disciplinary processes, investigations and negotiations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide guidance to leaders, supervisors and employees on labor relations matters, policies and regulations.
• Support disciplinary processes, ensuring proper documentation and procedural compliance.
• Participate in workplace investigations related to complaints, conflicts or policy violations.
• Follow up on labor cases, incidents, corrective actions and employee terminations.
• Maintain communication with internal stakeholders to resolve labor‑related issues.
• Support relationships with unions, employee representatives or joint committees when applicable.
• Prepare labor documentation, reports and evidence for internal or external audits.
• Ensure compliance with local labor legislation, company policies and procedures.
• Assist with resignation, termination, severance and conciliation processes in coordination with HR, Legal and Payroll.
• Identify labor risks and propose preventive actions.
• Support training sessions for leaders on employee management and labor compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Law, Industrial Relations or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in labor or employee relations, HR or industrial relations.
• Experience handling disciplinary processes, labor cases and providing guidance to managers.
• Background in manufacturing, logistics, distribution or high‑volume employee environments is preferred.
• Experience working with unions or collective bargaining agreements is a plus.

Required skills