Senior Employee Relations Specialist – Works Council

Stellenbeschreibung:

Manage day-to-day relationships with German Works Councils, ensuring communication remains clear, structured, and proactive.
Draft, review, and negotiate works agreements (Betriebsvereinbarungen) in close coordination with Legal and key stakeholders.
Advise HRBPs and business leaders on co-determination rights, BetrVG requirements, and complex employee relations matters.
Support critical business projects, including organizational changes, policy rollouts, and tech implementations, ensuring Works Council consultations represent business needs.
Maintain thorough documentation of all Works Council interactions, agreements, and negotiation outcomes to ensure compliance and continuity.
Contribute to broader European employee relations topics, providing expertise to support other markets as needed.
Live the mission: inspire and empower others by genuinely caring for your own wellbeing and your colleagues. Bring wellbeing to the forefront of work, and create a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable taking care of themselves, taking time off, and finding work-life wellness.

Requirements

A seasoned Labor Relations expert with at least 5–8 years of experience specifically focused on German co-determination and employee relations.
A subject matter expert with solid knowledge of German labor law, particularly the BetrVG (Works Constitution Act).
A skilled negotiator with hands-on experience drafting works agreements and representing company positions clearly and professionally.
An effective communicator with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, from local representatives to global leadership.
A qualified professional with a degree in Law, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
A bilingual professional with native-level fluency in German and advanced proficiency in English. French is a plus.
A pragmatic problem-solver who thrives in high-growth tech environments and knows how to find the middle ground in complex situations.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in German Labor Relations, particularly in co-determination and employee relations, with a strong focus on compliance with the BetrVG. Possesses exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders across various levels.