Director, People Relations, Emea

Workday

London, United Kingdom
Fully remote
Extensive experience managing employee relations across europe
Deep knowledge of european labour laws and regulations
Proven track record with works council relationships
This role involves leading a high-performing team through the company's next wave of growth with a focus on complex employee relations across key EMEA markets

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a high-performing team through the company's next wave of growth with a focus on complex employee relations across key EMEA markets.
  • The successful candidate will build and implement an EMEA Employee and Labour Relations strategy that aligns with company goals while partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person time and remote work, requiring at least half of the time each quarter to be spent in the office or field.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading a high-performing team through the company's next wave of growth with a focus on complex employee relations across key EMEA markets.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive experience managing employee relations across Europe
  • Deep knowledge of European labour laws and regulations
  • Proven track record with Works Council relationships
  • Experience handling complex investigations and restructures
  • Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities

Nice-to-have

  • Multilingual fluency in English and another European language
  • Experience with ER case management solutions and data analytics
  • Cultural awareness navigating distinct labour landscapes
  • Ability to influence senior leaders with data insights

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience
  • Preferably CIPD qualified
  • Solid knowledge of European labour laws
  • Experience managing Works Council relationships in France, Germany, Netherlands
  • Experience interacting with national-level Trade Unions

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