Europe Labor Relations Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• Provide leadership and implementation for programs, projects, and initiatives that support GE Vernova’s labor and employee relations strategies, focusing on the priorities of businesses in Europe.

• Oversee and guide the European Works Council.

• Counsel business and HR leadership teams on material preparation, process timing, engagement, and attendance at meetings.

• Collaborate with country Labour Relations to synchronize consultation and engagement efforts.

• Offer advice to the communications teams as necessary.

• Create standardized work related to information, consultation, and negotiation for all Labour relations engagements in Europe, including preparations for wage negotiations and business restructuring.

• Ensure the alignment and implementation of a comprehensive labor relations strategy across all Segments.

• Develop standardized procedures for preparing business changes that require engagement in information and consultation.

• Design Front Line Leadership training for People Leaders and HR to provide best practice guidance on employee engagement, communication, and change management.

• Lead the planning and execution of L&ER projects, ensuring alignment across segments.

• Actively participate as a member of the L&ER COE team, taking responsibility for priorities that support the CoE’s objectives.

• Maintain governance data and metrics.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge or experience.

• Proven experience in Europe managing multiple change projects within a complex organization.

• Experience in managing a European Works Council and/or multiple country-level works councils (Group structure or other).

• Expertise in managing Labour relations across jurisdictions to ensure consistency, build a team for identifying strategic priorities, and facilitate meaningful change and support for business operations.

• Substantial experience with increasing HR responsibilities, particularly in the areas of LR or ER within a Production, Maintenance, and/or Services environment.

• Demonstrated capability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment, and effectively interact at all organizational levels.

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building abilities with a customer-focused, “team first” approach.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint and presentation skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills.

• Willingness to travel approximately 35% or more of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote/Flexible work options available in Europe.