Employee Relations Director - Exclusive

Attractive package
Posted a month ago
Job ID: 8272

Job Description

EMEA Recruitment is assisting an international tech business in hiring an Employee Relations Director for a newly created role.

The Employee Relations Director's key areas of focus include the creation of a German works council and ongoing relations and negotiations.

The business has a strong track record of growth, a highly dynamic environment and great opportunities for personal development.

This role is based in Berlin, Germany. 

Responsibilities of Employee Relations Director:
  • Keep a clear overview of all ER topics related to local work councils in Germany and HQ employee representation
  • Consult the works councils and employee representations to advise on business decisions
  • Lead negotiations with the workers council 
  • Provide solutions to adapt the business requirements to local regulations
  • Ownership of all people policies concerning the workers council 
  • Potential expansion of the role from Germany to European Workers Council ownership

Experience required:
  • Extensive knowledge of German labor law
  • HR experience including working with German work councils
  • Able to express complex legal topics in a clear, concise and pragmatic manner
  • Experience gained in a fast-moving environment
  • Fluent in German and English
  • Employment law background or legal degree

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.