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AGAgilent Technologies Inc.

Labour Relations Professional(m/w/x)

Waldbronn, Mainz
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

Primary contact for three Works Council bodies, coordinating submissions and renegotiating agreements for a global life science company. 8+ years HR/LR experience in Germany, C2 German fluency, and Works Council negotiation experience required. International collaboration with HR teams.

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

Work Experience

  • 8 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • GermanNative
  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Job Security

  • Permanent contract

Competitive Pay

  • Competitive compensation and benefits

Other Benefits

  • Motivated teams

Diverse Work

  • Challenging projects

Learning & Development

  • Development opportunities

Informal Culture

  • Exceptional corporate culture

Family Support

  • Good work-life balance

Flexible Working

  • Hybrid work
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