Senior Labour Relations Specialist

Overview

As a Senior Labour Relations Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining constructive relationships with our German Works Councils. You will be part of the HR Operations team, acting as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on co-determination matters. Your work will directly contribute to fostering a collaborative and legally compliant working environment across our 7 German entities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for multiple German Works Councils, ensuring transparent and effective communication.

• Drafting and Negotiating Works Agreements: Lead the preparation, review, and negotiation of Betriebsvereinbarungen (works agreements) in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and legal counsel.

• Support in Negotiations: Represent the company in negotiations with employee representatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal frameworks.

• Advisory Role: Provide expert guidance to HR Business Partners and line managers on labour law, co-determination rights, and best practices in employee relations.

• Project Support: Support HR and business projects requiring co-determination, including organizational changes, policy implementations, and digital transformation initiatives.

• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all labour relations activities comply with German labour law and internal policies. Maintain accurate documentation of agreements and negotiation processes.

Mandatory Skills

• University degree in Law, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in labour relations or HR roles with a strong focus on German co-determination.

• In-depth knowledge of German labour law, particularly BetrVG (Works Constitution Act).

• Proven experience in negotiating with Works Councils and drafting works agreements.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Able to connect the dots in a complex environment, driving initiatives, keeping calm and maintaining an overview of multiple tasks. Teamwork and very good communication skills.

Languages

• German and English proficiency required (written and spoken).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting