Sr. HR Manager Manufacturing & Labor Relations

Sr. Hr Manager Manufacturing & Labor Relations

About The Role

Lead the Human Resouces strategy and its execution in Manufacturing sites in Colombia, ensuring alignment between the employee experience and business objectives.  In addition, you will be responsible for leading the labor relations strategy in the Andean & Caribbean region, ensuring regulatory compliance and strengthening constructive labor relations in unionized and non-unionized contexts.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

What You Will Do

• Ensure the implementation of Human Resources policies and processes in the 6 sites in Colombia, aligned with the needs of the global Supply Chain business unit.
• Support Site Managers in leading decisions and actions in order to make appropriate talent decisions.
• Ensure the proper execution of our EVP to guarantee ideal experiences throughout the Employee lifecycle.
• Lead the Labor Relations strategy in the 4 countries, promoting an environment of dialogue and respect, ensuring the implementation of Essity's code of conduct.
• Coordinate collective negotiations and maintain effective relationships with unions and employee representatives.
• Manage labor disputes and ensure compliance with local and international labor laws.
• Ensure close collaboration within the HR and Labor Relations organization, both locally and globally.

Who You Are

• Professional degree in Psychology, Administration, Law, Industrial Engineering, or related fields. Specialization or Master's degree in Human Resources, Labor Law, or MBA (desirable).
• Minimum of 10 years in leadership roles in HR, with experience in industrial and unionized environments, preferably in multinational companies.
• Advanced knowledge of Labor Relations. Knowledge of labor legislation in Colombia and Ecuador.  Desirable knowledge of labor legislation in Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico.
• Solid experience leading HR processes, including Recruitment, Development, Training, C&B, Wellbeing, Payroll, Personnel Administration, and Cultural Transformation.
• Leadership of direct and indirect teams.  Business focus, analytical skills, strong problem-solving abilities, high self-management, and ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organization. Intercultural sensitivity.
• Business fluent in English (verbal and written), advanced. Fluent in Spanish

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good  |  Excel Together |  Be You with Us

Location

MedellíN, Colombia

Application End Date:

09 oct 2025

Job Requisition Id:

Essity256999