Rafael Gonzalez

Rafael Gonzalez is an accomplished HR and Labor Relations professional with extensive experience spanning over two decades across various industries. Currently serving as HR & LR Senior Manager at Howmet Aerospace since September 2012, Rafael manages labor strategies, implements employee handbooks, and negotiates Collective Bargaining Agreements while fostering respectful relationships with unions. Prior roles include HR & EHS Manager positions at Thermo Fisher Scientific and Thomas & Betts, where responsibilities encompassed recruitment, compliance, and labor relations. Rafael's background also includes significant contributions at COPAMEX INDUSTRIAS and SCA Hygiene Products, focusing on training, safety programs, and contract negotiations. An educational foundation in Psychology with a focus on Labor from the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León underpins Rafael's expertise in human resources and labor relations. Notable achievements include creating an induction program and significantly reducing recruitment time.