About this role
Join DHL Express and help shape a fair, ethical, and compliant workplace culture.
At DHL Express, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. We are looking for an experienced Employee Labor Relations & Compliance Manager to lead our labor relations strategy, strengthen labor compliance, manage complex employee relations matters, and act as a trusted advisor to business leaders across Colombia.
What you'll do
As the Employee Labor Relations & Compliance Manager, you will play a strategic role partnering with senior leadership, HR, Legal, and regional stakeholders to protect the organization, mitigate risk, and foster a positive employee experience.
Key responsibilities include
✅ Leading the national labor relations and compliance agenda.
✅ Managing complex employee relations cases, disciplinary matters, grievances, and workplace conflicts.
✅ Conducting and overseeing sensitive internal investigations.
✅ Ensuring compliance with Colombian labor legislation and corporate standards.
✅ Advising senior leaders on labor risk, workforce challenges, and high-impact employment decisions.
✅ Leading labor compliance audits, controls, risk assessments, and remediation plans.
✅ Partnering with regional and global stakeholders on escalated employee matters and investigations.
✅ Driving continuous improvement through analytics, reporting, and risk trend analysis.
What we're looking for
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Law with professional license to practice in Colombia.
- Strong expertise in Colombian Labor Law.
- 7+ years of experience in labor relations, employment law, and employee relations management.
- Proven experience leading complex and confidential workplace investigations.
- Experience managing compliance frameworks, labor risk assessments, and internal controls.
- Strong stakeholder management experience, including advising senior leaders.
- Advanced English communication skills.
Key Competencies
- Labor Law & Regulatory Expertise
- Investigative Judgment & Objectivity
- Integrity & Ethical Leadership
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Strategic Business Acumen
- Executive Influence & Stakeholder Management
- Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
- Analytical Thinking & Root Cause Analysis
- Confidentiality & Resilience
Why DHL Express?
At DHL Express, you'll have the opportunity to influence business decisions, work with regional and global teams, and contribute to building a culture of trust, compliance, accountability, and high performance. We offer an environment where your expertise will make a tangible impact on both our people and our business.