Labor Relations, Manager – EMEA & LATAM (Works Councils)

Labor Relations, Manager – EMEA & LATAM (Works Councils)

• Full-time
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Department: GTO

The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.

This role will be based in Germany.

Position Summary

The Labor Relations Manager – EMEA supports the Director, Labor Relations in managing the operational execution of labor relations activities across Europe. This role coordinates works council consultations, maintains governance processes, manages documentation, and partners with HR, Legal, and business stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant labor relations activities.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced working in a complex, multinational environment where confidentiality, project management, and stakeholder coordination are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end logistics for European and country-level works council consultations.
• Prepare consultation materials, agendas, presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Track consultation timelines and statutory deadlines.
• Coordinate meeting schedules across multiple countries and time zones.
• Maintain documentation of consultation outcomes and required follow-up actions.

Program & Project Management

• Support labor relations initiatives associated with organizational changes, restructures, acquisitions, and workforce planning.
• Develop and maintain project plans for labor relations activities.
• Monitor milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional action items with HR, Legal, Communications, and business leaders.

Governance & Compliance

• Maintain labor relations governance documentation, templates, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure consultation records are complete and stored appropriately.
• Monitor compliance with internal labor relations processes.
• Assist with audit requests and documentation reviews.

Data & Reporting

• Maintain labor relations dashboards and trackers.
• Prepare reports on consultation activity, labor risks, and project status.
• Analyze trends and identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness.
• Support executive reporting and presentation development.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as a central point of coordination between the Labor Relations team, HR Business Partners, Employment Legal, and regional stakeholders.
• Coordinate information requests from country HR teams.
• Facilitate communication between internal partners during consultation processes.
• Build collaborative relationships across functions.

Knowledge Management

• Maintain labor relations playbooks, templates, and process documentation.
• Organize training materials and internal resource libraries.
• Track changes to country-specific consultation requirements.

Basic Qualification

• 7+ years of experience supporting HR, Employee Relations, Legal Operations, or project management.
• 4+ years’ experience supporting European works councils or labor relations programs.
• Fluency in German and English.

Preferred Qualification

• Familiarity with European employment law or information and consultation processes.
• Experience working in a multinational organization.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Fluency in one or more European languages.
• Experience coordinating complex, cross-functional projects.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and collaboration tools.

Suggested Skills

• Project management
• Organization and attention to detail
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Communication and presentation skills