Labour Relations Professional(m/w/x)

Description

In this role, you will be the key liaison for Works Council relations in Germany, ensuring compliance with labor laws while fostering strong partnerships. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include advising on HR matters, managing agreements, and supporting regional labor relations initiatives.

Requirements

• •Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in HR, Law, Business, Industrial/Labour Relations, or related field
• •8+ years of progressive HR/ER/LR experience in Germany
• •Sound understanding of German labour law and compliance
• •Proven experience negotiating with Works Councils and managing WC litigations
• •Fluency in German (C2/native) and strong English skills
• •Ability to work onsite at Waldbronn at least 3 days/week
• •Structured approach to managing complex processes and agreements
• •Political versatility and ability to navigate sensitive topics
• •Excellent networking and negotiation skills
• •Ability to balance multiple stakeholder expectations
• •Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• •Hands-on mentality with strategic oversight
• •Strong risk assessment and problem-solving skills
• •High integrity and discretion in handling confidential matters

Tasks

• •Act as the primary contact for three Works Council bodies and the Economic Committee on HR matters
• •Coordinate personnel measure submissions for Works Council review
• •Review, renegotiate, and operationalize Works Council agreements
• •Manage Works Council-related litigations and coordinate with stakeholders
• •Oversee the Works Council operational budget and approve training and supplies
• •Provide quarterly statistics and election-related reporting
• •Partner with Total Rewards CoE on salary reviews and job family introductions
• •Represent HR at site Works Council townhalls and Group meetings
• •Serve as the escalation point for ad hoc Works Council requests
• •Own the relationship with the Works Council and its committees
• •Advise HRBPs on compliance and employment law implications
• •Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence on program and process changes
• •Support employee litigations with external legal counsel as needed
• •Lead notifications and terminations where HRBP is outside Germany
• •Review and update contract templates to reflect legal changes
• •Project lead the Works Council-related part of the HR transition
• •Maintain oversight of key changes in labour law and update frameworks
• •Contribute to labour relations activities in other European countries

Benefits