At Viva, we look for passionate individuals who truly love what they do. Now is the perfect time to join our team! Viva is the lowest-cost, most preferred, fun, and profitable airline in the Americas, operating the youngest fleet in Latin America and ranking among the fastest-growing airlines worldwide. We foster a culture of inclusion, passion, and transparency—breaking traditional norms, redefining the way we work, and committing to excellence in service and passenger safety.
As our
Labor Relations Manager, you will lead the comprehensive Labor Relations and Union Management strategy, ensuring preventive management aligned with the operational, financial, and cultural needs of the business. You will be responsible for compliance with current labor regulations, the implementation of labor reforms, management of the union relationship, and mitigation of labor risks—promoting labor peace, organizational stability, and operational continuity. You will execute strategies with organizational impact, supporting operational processes, negotiations, investigations, and conflict resolution, ensuring balanced decisions between operations, the legal framework, and the employee experience.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Design and lead the comprehensive Labor Relations and Union Management strategy aligned with business priorities
- Lead the implementation of labor reforms and regulatory changes, ensuring compliance with the current legal framework
- Manage the strategic relationship with union representatives: negotiations, agreement follow-up, and preventive strategies
- Act as a strategic partner to operational and leadership teams on high-impact decisions: discipline, productivity, and operational continuity
- Address and resolve highly complex labor cases, conflicts, and internal investigations
- Oversee key processes: terminations, disciplinary actions, and organizational movements
Our ideal candidate:
- Bachelor's degree in Law (a diploma, specialization, or master's degree in Labor Law is a plus)
- 6 to 10 years of experience in Labor Relations, including at least 3 years in a leadership (Jefatura) role
- Experience in organizations with a headcount of 2,000+ employees
- Experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements and managing union relationships
- Knowledge of terminations with a human-centered approach
- Intermediate-advanced English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Benefits You Will Enjoy as #TeamViva
- Flexible schedule
- #TheBestAirlineToWork: An incredible work environment
- Unlimited vacation from day one
- Savings fund & savings account
- Staff Travel: Discounted flights for you and up to 12 loved ones after 6 months
- MyIDTravel: Fly worldwide with 30+ airline alliances at reduced fares after 6 months
- Life & medical insurance + 24/7 online family medical assistance
- Exclusive discounts on gyms, retail stores, restaurants, universities, and more
- Above-the-law benefits
Viva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination of any kind. All candidate information will be handled confidentially and in compliance with Mexican data-protection regulations. Your data will be used only for recruitment-related purposes.
