Senior People Business Partner – Employee Relations, Works Council Matters

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

📋 Description

• Provides support for employee relations and works council activities throughout Germany.

• Collaborates closely with People Business Partners, managers, the Legal team, and the works council.

• Offers guidance on German co-determination regulations while fostering a trustful relationship with the works council.

• Directs and manages works council consultation and co-determination procedures in accordance with the German Works Constitution Act (BetrVG).

• Develops and refines processes related to Employee Relations, labor relations, and works council issues.

• Assists in organizational changes, restructurings, and workforce initiatives that require works council involvement.

• Ensures that HR processes, records, documentation, and supporting evidence remain legally compliant.

• Works in partnership with global stakeholders to uphold compliance with German labor relations laws.

• Implements and manages agreements with the works council.

• Prepares and files documentation concerning hires, promotions, transfers, organizational changes, personnel actions, and departures.

• Collaborates with both internal and external legal counsel on employment law matters.

• Provides advice to managers and People Business Partners on employment law topics and develops training materials and communications.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of four years of experience in managing works council matters and co-determination processes in Germany.

• At least four years of experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, labor relations, or a similar field.

• Familiarity with works council procedures related to hiring, organizational changes, and the complete employee lifecycle.

• Proficiency in both German and English at a business-fluent level.

• In-depth knowledge of German employment law and the German Works Constitution Act (BetrVG).

• Strong skills in stakeholder management and relationship development.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.

• Sound judgment and robust problem-solving abilities.

• Strong organizational capabilities and project management skills.

• Competence in balancing legal obligations with business goals.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a process-driven approach.

• This role requires a background check.

• Access to information protected by U.S. export control laws may require appropriate authorization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity grants available for all employees.

• 30 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and paid days for volunteering.

• Company pension plan through direct insurance.

• Opportunities for training and career development programs.

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering mental health support.

• Assistance with fertility treatments and paid parental leave.