People Relations Sr. Business Partner

About the role

In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert in employee and labor relations, providing comprehensive support across the Castrol Americas region. Your responsibilities will include managing labor negotiations, ensuring compliance with various labor laws, and leading workplace investigations.

You will act as the primary owner of People Relations cases, facilitating timely and fair resolutions while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Collaboration with the global People Relations team on labor projects and developing training strategies will also be key aspects of your work.

The salary for this position ranges from $85,000 to $130,000 USD.

Who this role suits

• A seasoned professional with a strong background in labor relations and compliance.
• Someone who is adept at managing complex negotiations and case management.
• A person who values confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive situations.
• An individual who is proactive in developing training and strategies for labor initiatives.

From the employer

• Serve as a subject matter expert to the business and the broader People & Culture organization in developing labor and employee relations strategies that support operational targets and improve capabilities to achieve safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Represent Castrol at various labor and employee relations forums across the Americas (e.g., ORC – Oil Refining Companies; NIRG – National Industrial Relations Group).
• Provide oversight of multi-site negotiations and represent Castrol during national US oil bargaining (NOBP), as well as LATAM union negotiations, including country-specific collective agreements and local labor frameworks, as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment and labor laws across the Americas region, including the National Labor Relations Act, Brazil CLT, and other LATAM statutory labor frameworks.
• Interpret and apply corporate policy, employment law, labor law, and other regulations to provide immediate advice, guidance, and clarification on employee and labor relations matters.
• Provide end-to-end case management for employee and people relations matters across Castrol Americas, from case intake and assessment through investigation, resolution, documentation, and closure.
• Act as the primary owner of assigned People Relations cases, ensuring timely, fair, and consistent handling aligned with Castrol policies, employment legislation, and internal governance standards.
• Lead and conduct workplace investigations, including: Allegation assessment; Investigation planning; Fact-finding interviews; Evidence review; Documentation; Preparation of outcome recommendations.
• Advise leaders on appropriate case outcomes, including corrective action, disciplinary measures, and remediation, ensuring consistency, proportionality, and compliance.
• Manage all employee and manager communications throughout the case lifecycle while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and empathy.
• Assist in building organizational capability related to: Policy development; Contract administration; Grievance response processes; Resolution and discipline; Investigations; Labor and employee relations; Arbitration and mediation; Contract negotiations; NLRB matters.
• Engage in predictive analytics, use and develop costing data, and establish strong business rationale in support of Castrol’s labor initiatives.
• Work as part of the global People Relations team on labor and employee relations projects.
• Develop and implement training and proactive strategies to respond to union organizing.
• Manage and direct responses to union organizing activity, including: Coordination of union election campaigns; Training management personnel; Interfacing with unions; Working with the.

• Competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $130,000 USD.
• Full-time employment with relocation support.