Labor Relations Advisor

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

📋 Description

• Ensure that company initiatives and projects adhere to labor relations regulations across Europe while developing tailored strategies for each country.

• Work in collaboration with Legal, HR, and Operations teams to minimize labor risks and align with organizational goals.

• Identify improvement opportunities in the management of employee representative bodies across various countries and implement necessary corrective actions.

• Engage in works council meetings and arrange discussions with representatives.

• Offer guidance and training on works council and union management, labor relations policies, provisions of collective bargaining agreements, employee relations strategies, and industry best practices.

• Regularly interact with employees through interviews or work assessments.

• Collaborate with labor relations specialists and functional partners to execute initiatives arising from union or works council negotiations and work environment evaluations.

• Consolidate recurring issues and align stakeholders on actionable plans.

• Build partnerships with business leaders and HR functions to develop integrated solutions that enhance relationships, trust, and engagement.

• Travel within Germany and across Europe based on project and operational requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in Employee/Labor Relations/HR, specifically with labor relations responsibilities, encompassing works council management in Germany.

• Proven experience in managing and supporting works councils in Germany.

• Knowledge of HR, labor, and employment-related laws, policies, and procedures.

• Significant experience working for a company that engages with unions.

• Ability to manage sensitive labor issues requiring emotional intelligence for effective conflict resolution and employee support.

• Proficiency in both German and English.

• Valid legal authorization to work immediately in Germany.

• Must pass the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment procedure.

• A Master's degree in HR, Employment Law, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience in collective agreement negotiations or European project management is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• 32 vacation days plus paid time off for life events.

• Monthly meal allowance of €115.

• €50 transportation credit through flexible apps, covering options like Deutschland-Ticket, public transport, e-scooters and bikes, taxis/Uber, fuel/e-charges, and bike leasing.

• Comprehensive pension plan with flexible contribution options.

• Life insurance equivalent to 2x annual salary.

• Total occupational disability coverage at 1x salary.

• Sick-leave salary gap insurance.

• Business-trip insurance with International SOS assistance.

• Medical coverage while traveling abroad.

• Funding for degrees, MBAs, and certifications through the Learning Together program.

• Employee Assistance and Well-Being programs focused on health and mental wellness support.