Manager Labor Relations

About Convatec

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com

 

• Manage and coordinate Human Resources functions and duties at a professional level, providing support to management and employees.
• Administer, implement, coordinate, and evaluate HR services, labor cases, and programs.
• HR functional areas may include labor relations, Great Place to Work initiatives, health services, and general services.
• Manage projects and processes, working independently with limited supervision.
• Provide coaching and review the work of lower level professionals.
• Address difficult and sometimes complex problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR processes including staffing, labor relations, and employment law compliance.
• Apply and promote best practices when recommending and implementing decisions.
• Build rapport and interact effectively with employees at all levels, considering diverse needs, backgrounds, and cultures.
• Establish trust and credibility through knowledge of employees, understanding of business objectives, and providing HR‑aligned perspectives in decision‑making.
• Support organizational realignments, downsizing, outsourcing, and growth initiatives.
• Contribute effectively as part of multiple teams (HR team, cross‑functional project teams, etc.).
• Support payroll and benefits processes, addressing related employee issues.
• Support employee programs and events (e.g., internship programs, New Hire Orientation).
• Manage the Labor Relations team, overseeing development, supervision, performance, and related activities.
• Support Focus Factories in all matters related to employee relations, participating in local forums that review KPIs and decision‑making processes.
• Escalate relevant issues to the supervisor in a timely manner to align with business needs.
• Monitor HR third‑party services for the Reynosa  plant, review service KPIs, and provide visibility on actions to be taken.
• Develop, administer, and ensure compliance of general HR programs and policies.
• Oversee employee labor environment, termination, and records maintenance.
• Manage employee and labor relations and related communications.
• Coordinate and/or administer rewards and recognition programs (e.g., Workhuman).
• HR‑related training in some organizations

Skills and experience

• 5 to 7 years of minimum experience in Employee Relations.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in other HR areas
• Experience in labor law.
• Experience in people and team management
• Strong results orientation with high standards of execution
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (oral and written); strong presentation and public‑speaking skills
• High service orientation and strong interpersonal communication abilities
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as part of a team
• Proven ability to interact effectively with all managerial levels and demonstrate teamwork
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, with agility and creativity in proposing solutions
• Interest in continuous learning and development

Qualifications / Education

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial ,  Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Major in Human Resources
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software applications; strong Excel and Word skills
• Tress System, Excel, & Microsoft office.

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