Labor Relations Leader

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Position Summary: Responsible for implementing the Labor Relations strategy, overseeing compliance with guidelines, and preventing legal contingencies—delivering training and managing relationships with contractors. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the Labor Relations strategy and regulatory compliance. 2. Collaborate with unions and manage labor disputes. 3. Represent the company before labor authorities. **Requisition ID: 292442** * **Relocation Authorized: None** * **Telework Type: Full\-Time Office/Project** * **Work Location: Lima** **Teams building inspiring projects:** ------------------------------------------------ Since 1898, we have helped clients complete more than 25,000 projects across 160 countries on all seven continents—creating jobs, growing economies, improving global infrastructure resilience, increasing access to energy, essential resources, and services, and making the world safer and cleaner. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities with our clients’ objectives to create lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environment; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing & Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment through startup and operations. Bechtel’s core is our Vision, Values, and Commitments. They reflect what we believe, what clients can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. **Mining & Metals:** ---------------------- The increased production of critical minerals provides key components for clean energy technologies—from wind turbines to batteries. This shift toward clean energy—and the demand for commodities—is fundamental to supporting the energy transition. At Bechtel, our teams extract these vital resources to support net-zero emissions in a more sustainable way than ever before. **Position Summary:** ----------------------- This role is responsible for implementing the Labor Relations strategy, overseeing compliance with WS (Workforce Services) \- Labor Relations guidelines, preventing general legal contingencies and potential joint liabilities. Report to and receive operational and functional guidance from the Labor Relations Leader and/or the Project WS Manager. Deliver training to representatives of contractors and subcontractors from offices and project sites. Review and supervise specialized contractors on matters related to labor management. **Key Responsibilities:** ---------------------------------- * Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements, enforce workplace rules, establish staffing requirements, and participate in labor contract negotiations. * Collaborate with subcontractor representatives performing work on the construction project to ensure correct interpretation of labor contracts and uniform compliance with workplace rules. * Determine necessary preventive and/or corrective actions to minimize labor issues that could trigger work stoppages and construction schedule delays. * Conduct and/or provide guidance for informal and formal grievance hearings, in accordance with applicable union contractual procedures. * Collaborate with local and regional union representatives to maintain cooperative relationships between workers and management on assigned construction projects. * Manage labor relations activities on small- and medium-sized projects, including resolution of work stoppages. * Represent the company before administrative authorities on labor matters. Prepare for and attend summonses and hearings, protecting the company’s interests. * Represent the project in LR/IR/WFS activities—including employee investigations, disciplinary warnings, terminations, communications, and training/education. * Lead moderately complex labor relations investigations and resolve labor disputes. Lead investigations into craft employee misconduct or other ER matters, and decide or approve appropriate disciplinary or corrective actions in accordance with workplace rules. * Responsible for implementing craft process improvement programs at the site. **Requirements: Education and Experience:** ---------------------------------------- * Requires a professional degree in Law, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related fields, supplemented by training in Labor Law, Human Resources, and Labor Relations, plus a minimum of 10\-13 years of relevant experience in similar roles (including supervision), preferably on large-scale, high-value, complex EPC/EPCM projects—or related to the construction industry—and in areas such as labor audits, responding to inspections by the Ministry of Labor or SUNAFIL. * Experience developing plans and implementing processes and procedures. **Required Knowledge and Skills:** ------------------------------------------- * In-depth knowledge of current Peruvian labor legislation—including the General Labor Regime and the Special Construction Industry Regime—as well as Occupational Health and Safety and Labor Supervision regulations. * Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements signed by the construction industry sector. * Intermediate spoken and written English (preferred). * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * High level of personal integrity. * Willingness to work rotating shifts at remote site locations. **Benefits:** --------------- For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers—and beyond! Because our teams tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether advancing careers, launching culture-enhancing programs, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel offers benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards. **Diverse teams build the extraordinary:** -------------------------------------------------- As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant mix of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem-solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for top talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels they belong—where colleagues feel part of “One Team,” respected and rewarded for their contributions, supported in pursuing their goals, aligned with our values and purpose, and treated fairly. ***Bechtel is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (as authorized by law), military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.*** ***Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations at any stage of the recruitment and hiring process may submit their request via email to*** ***acesstmt@bechtel.com***