- LOCATION

Calle 19A # 69 B - 47

Cundinamarca, Colombia

- CAREER AREA

Other

- Job Type

Full time

- JOB ID

#R81031

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Latam Labor Relations Lead

Strategy &

- Governance (Aligned to Global CoE)

- Contribute to the development of the global labor and employee relations strategy, policies, frameworks and playbooks.

- Translate global labor relations strategy into a clear and consistent LATAM operating framework that supports business objectives while addressing local requirement

- Define LATAM standards, governance and principles for employee representation and consultation, allowing for country-level adaptation.

- Establish regional governance and strategic oversight for collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations and labor organization engagement.

- Support local labor teams in defining negotiation strategies, escalation protocols, and contingency planning for critical labor events

- Maintain an up-to-date overview of the regional labor relations structures, agreements and representation models across all countries.

- Monitor emerging labor trends and legislative changes and provide proactive recommendations to business and HR leaders.

Advisory, Enablement &

- Capability Building

- Act as a senior advisor to LATAM HR leadership, HRBPs and business leaders on labor relations risks, sensitivities and strategies.

- Provide frameworks, guidance and coaching to local HR and labor relations teams on engagement strategies with unions, works councils, labor delegates, and employee representative bodies across LATAM.

- Support high-risk labor relations situations, including labor disputes, industrial action scenarios, and business continuity planning.

- Build labor and employee relations capability through training,



toolkits and playbooks aligned to the global CoE model.

- Support major transformation projects by developing labor relations strategies, consultation approaches, stakeholder engagement plans, and change sequencing.

- Partner closely with Legal on regulatory interpretation, escalation and compliance-sensitive matters.

Business Enablement &

- Change Support

- Embed labor considerations early into regional strategic and transformation planning.

- Advise senior leaders on how to achieve business outcomes in LATAM while remaining compliant with local labor laws.

- Support cross-border initiatives by coordinating employee relations strategy, messaging, capability building and best practice sharing among local Labor teams.

Metrics, Reporting &

- Continuous Improvement

- Define and monitor labor and employee relations metrics for LATAM aligned with global KPIs and CoE priorities.

- Analyze trends, risks, negotiation activity, and CBA renewal timelines to identify opportunities for proactive intervention.

- Provide regular insights and recommendations to senior leaders on labor relations trends, risks, and capabilities.

- Partner with the Global Labor Relations CoE to continuously improve frameworks, governance, and operating effectiveness.

Knowledge &

- Experience





- Extensive experience in labor and employee relations within a LATAM and multinational context.

- Strong understanding of Labor frameworks in main LATAM countries.

- Proven experience supporting restructuring, transformation, acquisition, integration, and organizational change initiatives.

- Proven ability to operate as a strategic advisor rather than an operational case owner.

- Experience working within a global HR CoE or governance-based operating model.

- Fluency in English, and Spanish required. Portuguese is a strong plus.

Core Competencies

- Strategic judgement and risk anticipation

- Influence and credibility with senior stakeholders

- Complexity management across jurisdictions

- Capability building and coaching orientation

- Collaboration with HR, Legal and business leaders

Must Have experience/Qualifications (e.g. minimum years of experience, certifications, tools, industry experience):

- Extensive experience in labor and employee relations within a LATAM and multinational context.

- Strong understanding of Labor frameworks in main LATAM countries.

- Proven experience supporting restructuring, transformation, acquisition, integration, and organizational change initiatives.

- Proven ability to operate as a strategic advisor rather than an operational case owner.

- Experience working within a general HR CoE or governance-based operating model.

- Fluency in English, and Spanish required. Portuguese is a strong plus.

Any Critical Skills/Tools

- Strategic judgement and risk anticipation

- Influence and credibility with senior stakeholders

- Complexity management across jurisdictions

- Capability building and coaching orientation

- Collaboration with HR, Legal and business leaders

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