Director, People Relations, Emea

WORKDAY AUSTRALIA PTY

London, United Kingdom
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Fully remote
Deep subject matter expertise in employee relations
Extensive experience managing works council relationships
Solid knowledge of european labour laws and regulations
This role involves leading a high-performing team of Employee Relations Partners and People Consultants across the EMEA region

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a high-performing team of Employee Relations Partners and People Consultants across the EMEA region.
  • The successful candidate will build and implement an EMEA Employee and Labour Relations strategy that aligns with company goals while managing complex multi-country matters.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person time with remote options, requiring at least half of the time each quarter in the office or field.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading a high-performing team of Employee Relations Partners and People Consultants across the EMEA region.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep subject matter expertise in employee relations
  • Extensive experience managing Works Council relationships
  • Solid knowledge of European labour laws and regulations
  • Proven track record leading complex sensitive investigations
  • Experience navigating distinct labour landscapes across EMEA

Nice-to-have

  • Multilingual preferred with fluent English and another language
  • Strong presentation and training skills for managers
  • Experience with ER case management solutions and data analytics
  • Cultural awareness and deep empathy in conflict resolution
  • Ability to influence business partners at senior levels

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience
  • Preferably CIPD qualified
  • Extensive experience in France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain
  • Experience managing interactions with Trade Unions and government bodies

Work Rights

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