Labour Relation Manager - HR Plant Manager

At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Today, with a turnover of around 1,4 billion euros and a team of around 3,600 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.

Mission:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced HR Plant Manager with a strong background in labour relations to join our production plant in Ballobar. This role is critical in managing the full spectrum of Human Resources for a workforce of more than 60 employees, fostering a positive, compliant, and collaborative work environment.

The ideal candidate will be an expert in labour law, collective bargaining, and interactions with workers’ representatives and unions, ensuring transparent, effective communication and compliance with current legislation and internal policies.

Main Responsibilities:

• Labour Relations & Legal Compliance: Act as the main point of contact for labour relations, leading the interaction with the works council (comité de empresa) and ensuring a constructive and transparent dialogue. Handle collective bargaining processes and manage all aspects related to labour law compliance, including disciplinary actions, dispute resolution, and consultation processes.
• Talent Acquisition: Define the needs with the business hiring manager and manage the 360º of the recruitment process.
• On Boarding and follow-up of all new comers.
• Oversee employee training and development, promoting opportunities for growth and continuous improvement.
• Maintain positive labour relations and manage communication with the works council.
• Manage compensation and benefits, ensuring equity and market competitiveness.
• Manage performance evaluation and disciplinary processes, ensuring compliance with labour regulations.
• Collaborate with plant leaders to identify and resolve HR and operational issues.
• Act a single point of contact for the Factory employees and managers.
• Development: Be accountable for the internal promotions or job rotation in and out the departments.
• Processes: Drive and execute our GBfoods people processes: P&P, salary review, MBO.
• Engagement: Define and execute the engagement plan together with managers
• Communication: be accountable for the internal communication of the team

Requirements:

Soft skills:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in managing labour relations and interacting with works councils.
• Deep knowledge of labour laws and HR best practices.
• Self-starter who demonstrates leadership skills and takes initiative
• A true team player: ability to work effectively as part of a team