Manager Employee & Labor Relations Germany (m/f/d)

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For our HR organization in Germany we are currently looking for a

Manager Employee & Labor Relations Germany (m/f/d)

Location: Norderstedt or Neuss, Germany

Full-time, permanent role

Summary:

As Manager Employee & Labor Relations you will have overall responsibility to lead delivery of Employee Relations and Labor Relations Services within Germany.

The focus will be on supporting the implementation of IT tools from ERLR perspective. You will provide Labor Relations expert consulting services to global, regional and local Project- and Business Leaders via overall Labor Relations support throughout the collective bargaining processes.

Beside this you will act as expert in all Employee & Labor Relations matters and will be responsible for the resolution of service requests.

Main Tasks:

• Labor Relations support throughout the collective bargaining processes as part of the implementation of IT tools

• input and guidance on Labor Relations Strategy, preparation & negotiation of CBA within agreed parameters

• Ensure (workplace) policies are current and in compliance with applicable local laws

• Implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance provision of services by reviewing and providing feedback on operational processes, policies, standard operating procedures and work instructions and introduce key improvement plans for execution

• Build an external professional network to maintain an appropriate view of the workplace and marketplace

• Employee Relations – Ensure timely and compliant handling of all Grievance and Discipline Requests, coach & train Managers and employees

• Performance Management – Coach Managers on managing performance issues

• Drives direct interventions with Managers and employees on most sensitive cases or escalations

Qualifications:

• University degree in Law (preferred), Business Economics, Psychology or equivalent

• Extensive professional experience (minimum of 6 years) in HR with focus on Employee Relations/ Labor Relations, gained in an international co-operation (Consumer, Pharma or Medical Devices industry is a plus)

• Knowledge of Employment and Labor Relations practices

• Experience in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems

• Experience managing, planning and implementing projects and strategic change initiatives

• Experience using Case Management tools is a plus

• Fluency in English and German

• Excellent relationship management, coaching and collaboration skills

• Enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment

The well-being and development of our employees are central aspects of our company creed. Individuals who would like to fully realize their potential as part of our international, innovation-driven corporate family and who aspire to have challenging work, will find that our company provides just the right conditions. We consider intensive initial training, further education that is tailored to our employees' work and excellent opportunities for development - both nationally and internationally - to be just as essential as a good work-life balance, attractive compensation and above-average employee benefits. One aspect that distinguishes our company is the large number of measures we have to support our employees and promote career development in ways that are also compatible with family life.

For our HR organization in Germany we are currently looking for a

Manager Employee & Labor Relations Germany (m/f/d)

Location: Norderstedt or Neuss, Germany

Full-time, permanent role

Summary:

As Manager Employee & Labor Relations you will have overall responsibility to lead delivery of Employee Relations and Labor Relations Services within Germany.

The focus will be on supporting the implementation of IT tools from ERLR perspective. You will provide Labor Relations expert consulting services to global, regional and local Project- and Business Leaders via overall Labor Relations support throughout the collective bargaining processes.

Beside this you will act as expert in all Employee & Labor Relations matters and will be responsible for the resolution of service requests.

Main Tasks:

• Labor Relations support throughout the collective bargaining processes as part of the implementation of IT tools

• input and guidance on Labor Relations Strategy, preparation & negotiation of CBA within agreed parameters

• Ensure (workplace) policies are current and in compliance with applicable local laws

• Implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance provision of services by reviewing and providing feedback on operational processes, policies, standard operating procedures and work instructions and introduce key improvement plans for execution

• Build an external professional network to maintain an appropriate view of the workplace and marketplace

• Employee Relations – Ensure timely and compliant handling of all Grievance and Discipline Requests, coach & train Managers and employees

• Performance Management – Coach Managers on managing performance issues

• Drives direct interventions with Managers and employees on most sensitive cases or escalations

Qualifications:

• University degree in Law (preferred), Business Economics, Psychology or equivalent

• Extensive professional experience (minimum of 6 years) in HR with focus on Employee Relations/ Labor Relations, gained in an international co-operation (Consumer, Pharma or Medical Devices industry is a plus)

• Knowledge of Employment and Labor Relations practices

• Experience in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems

• Experience managing, planning and implementing projects and strategic change initiatives

• Experience using Case Management tools is a plus

• Fluency in English and German

• Excellent relationship management, coaching and collaboration skills

• Enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment

The well-being and development of our employees are central aspects of our company creed. Individuals who would like to fully realize their potential as part of our international, innovation-driven corporate family and who aspire to have challenging work, will find that our company provides just the right conditions. We consider intensive initial training, further education that is tailored to our employees' work and excellent opportunities for development - both nationally and internationally - to be just as essential as a good work-life balance, attractive compensation and above-average employee benefits. One aspect that distinguishes our company is the large number of measures we have to support our employees and promote career development in ways that are also compatible with family life.