Senior Labor Relations Analyst

Role Overview

• Negotiate directly with labor unions, adhering to the company’s principles and values
• Manage the company’s relationship with labor unions, focusing on protecting the company’s reputation and maintaining good relations with employee and employer representative bodies
• Monitor and assess the impacts of changes in labor legislation, with emphasis on managing employment relations and labor-union relations
• Intervene in critical situations with unions, participating directly in negotiations and union relations together with the local team at each unit
• Support the development of contingency plans for the company’s manufacturing/production units
• Train and develop local negotiators who will lead collective bargaining processes
• Define and guide proactive union-related projects aimed at reducing risks and conflicts in relations among the company, employees, and unions
• Support the People team and leadership on matters directly or indirectly related to labor-union relations
• Represent the company before associations and professional bodies on matters related to union management, safeguarding the company’s interests
• Assist in preparing and managing the area’s budget
• Track market indicators related to union negotiations and trends, as well as economic impacts, providing support for defining negotiation guidelines
• Define and guide negotiation strategies for signing various collective agreements, based on the company’s values, negotiation guidelines, and the sustainability of labor relations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Postgraduate degree preferred
• Knowledge of labor legislation
• Proven experience in labor-union negotiations
• Certifications in HR processes, preferably emphasizing Compensation and Employee Engagement/Climate Management, are desirable
• Willingness to travel
• Valid Category B driver’s license

Benefits

• Health and dental plans for you and your dependents
• Flu vaccination and medication assistance
• Online therapy for mental health
• Access to Pilar 24h, offering services from professionals such as psychologists, nutritionists, veterinarians, lawyers, and others to support you and your family
• Home office allowance (for hybrid work and depending on the work unit)
• Birthday day off (for hybrid work and depending on the work unit)
• Access to Total Pass with more than 200 fitness activity options
• "VC em Movimento" program that encourages exercise and physical activity
• Hybrid work model (onsite three times per week) for administrative positions
• Childcare/babysitter assistance (depending on the work unit)
• School supplies assistance
• End-of-year gifts/toys for employees’ children
• "VC e seu Bebê" program providing guidance to expectant mothers throughout pregnancy and for three months after the baby’s birth
• Extended parental leave for mothers and fathers
• Transportation voucher, parking, or company shuttle (depending on the work unit)
• Private pension/retirement plan
• Annual performance bonus (PPR) or variable remuneration (RV)
• Life insurance
• Meal voucher, cafeteria access and/or meal card (depending on the work unit)
• Christmas food benefit
• Length-of-service recognition program