Labor Relations Assistant Manager

Overview

The Labor Relations Assistant Manager serves as a trusted internal consultant on labor relations matters, providing expert guidance on disciplinary actions, employee relations cases, and compliance with Honduran labor legislation. This role acts as the primary responsible for executing and managing HR hearings, advising senior leadership on legal risk, and representing the company before labor authorities. The position plays a critical role in mitigating risk, ensuring procedural fairness, and maintaining compliance with local labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an internal consultant on labor relations cases, including disciplinary actions, investigations, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Ensure all disciplinary processes comply with Honduran labor law and internal policies.
• Provide guidance to HR and management on appropriate corrective action measures and documentation standards.
• Act as the primary POC for the execution and coordination of HR hearings related to disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Prepare hearing documentation, evidence, and procedural guidelines.
• Facilitate hearings in accordance with due process requirements and legal standards.
• Ensure accurate documentation and secure retention of hearing records.
• Provide reporting on open legal cases and the financial impact associated with them (Conciliatory Hearings and Inspections)
• Approve conciliatory settlements that are conducted on the STSS
• Manage relationship with local legal counsel vendor, ensuring service effectiveness
• Advise senior management on labor-related legal risks, compliance obligations, and best practices under Honduran labor legislation.
• Identify potential exposure and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor changes in labor laws and regulations and assess their impact on company policies and practices.
• Draft, update, and implement Internal Work Regulations (Reglamento Interno de Trabajo) and employment-related policies.
• Ensure policies align with Honduran labor law and company standards.
• Support communication and training efforts related to new or updated policies.
• Represent the company in administrative proceedings before the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (Secretaría de Trabajo y Seguridad Social – STSS).
• Coordinate responses to labor inspections, audits, and official requests.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field (Law degree preferred).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in labor relations, employment law, or employee relations in Honduras.
• Proven experience handling disciplinary processes, HR hearings, and labor authority proceedings.
• Strong working knowledge of Honduran labor legislation and administrative procedures.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Bilingual: Spanish and English
• In-depth understanding of Honduran labor law and regulatory requirements.
• Strong advisory and consulting skills with senior leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation practices.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience representing companies before the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.
• Prior experience in BPO, manufacturing, or multinational environments.