Cienega de Flores, Nuevo León
3 days ago
Labor Relations Specialist

Career Area:

Human Resources

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring that HR processes align with labor law requirements through training, advisory support, best practices, and internal policies and guidelines. The role aims to enable our internal clients to meet their business objectives while maintaining full legal compliance.

What You Will Do

Develop internal policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with labor legislation.

Standardize HR–Labor processes across Caterpillar plants.

Deliver training on labor-related topics to HR teams and supervisors.

Ensure compliance with current labor regulations and update internal procedures based on legislative changes.

Manage involuntary terminations.

Implement internal policies related to labor relations.

Monitor and track labor legal cases.

Prepare reports and analyses related to work environment and labor relations.

Coordinate activities involving mixed commissions, health and safety committees, profit sharing, and related requirements.

Provide employee support and guidance.

Manage settlement delivery (final pay).

Process weekly incidents for bonus payments.

Conduct onboarding sessions for new hires.

Maintain internal documentation control for disciplinary actions and legal documents.

Liaise with union representatives and manage follow‑up for weekly sessions, meeting minutes, payments, and specific requests.

Required Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Law or related fields. 

Minimum of 2 years of experience in labor relations or Human Resources.

Working knowledge: In labor relations, employee relations, disciplinary management, or HR operational roles—preferably in manufacturing, logistics, or highvolume operational environments. 

Language:  Intermediate English.

Systems: Workday and SAP 

What you Have 

Knowledge of current labor legislation and upcoming reforms.

Mediation, negotiation, and labor conflict resolution skills.

Critical and analytical thinking.

Service-oriented mindset.

Effective communication.

HR management skills.

Decision-making abilities.

Technical Knowledge 

Mexican labor law (LFT) 

Union interaction and basic understanding of collective bargaining agreements 

Disciplinary procedures and conflict management 

Attendance and schedule management 

Payroll incident clarification 

Intermediate Excel

Additional Information

Location: Ciénega de Flores, Nuevo León.

Work Model: On-site, Monday to Friday.

Daily shop-floor walks

Final details: 

Caterpillar's Code of Conduct states that we will select, and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests or HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence, or promotion in employment. 

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. 

For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social media. 

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Posting Dates:

February 11, 2026 - February 21, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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