Employee & Labour Relations Business Partner

Summary

At Apple, we’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining our products, systems, and practices to help people do what they love in new ways. This is a deeply reciprocal place, where everything we build is the result of people in different roles and teams working together to make each other’s ideas stronger. That same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices, strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it!

Description

The Employee & Labour Relations team are a globally connected team, passionate about caring for our employees and enhancing the experience of our diverse global workforce. Integrity and fairness are at the heart of everything we do. We provide subject matter expertise on issues including workplace investigations, compliance, employee and labour relations. We are solutions-oriented advisors and strategic partners, helping employees, leaders and partners to embody Apple’s values in solving employment and business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between leadership and Works Councils, ensuring compliance with German labor laws and fostering a productive partnership.
• Support labor relations initiatives, including Works Council negotiations, by working with key partners to align on business priorities and compliance needs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex and sensitive employee relations (ER) issues.
• Lead and manage cases on critical cultural topics, promoting a positive and inclusive workplace environment.
• Coach leaders through ER situations, enhancing their skills and confidence via tailored coaching sessions and delivery of training programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience in a business partnering capacity, preferably in employee and labor relations.
• High proficiency understanding the employment legal frameworks, including German labor laws and Works Council processes.
• Proven ability to balance multiple priorities, stakeholders, and workstreams effectively.
• Fluency is English and German language

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting labor relations and Works Council negotiations in a complex, matrixed business environment.
• Proven experience of influencing and negotiation skills, particularly with external partners like Works Councils.
• Passionate about building and maintaining positive relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Creative problem-solving skills to address challenging people-related issues in collaboration with managers and the People team.
• Exceptional communication skills, including active listening, concise writing, and engaging presentations.
• Proven understanding of employment laws, regulations, and best practices, especially in Germany.
• High levels of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.

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