Director, People Relations, Emea

Workday

London, United Kingdom
Not specified; not specified; not specified
Fully remote
Extensive experience managing employee relations
Solid knowledge of european labour laws
Experience with works council relationships
This role involves leading a team of Employee Relations Partners and People Consultants across the EMEA region with a focus on Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, France, and the Netherlands

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a team of Employee Relations Partners and People Consultants across the EMEA region with a focus on Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, France, and the Netherlands.
  • 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 and remote time, requiring at least half of the time each quarter to be spent in the office or field.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading a team of Employee Relations Partners and People Consultants across the EMEA region with a focus on Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, France, and the Netherlands.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive experience managing employee relations
  • Solid knowledge of European labour laws
  • Experience with Works Council relationships
  • Proven track record in conflict resolution
  • Ability to lead teams across multiple jurisdictions

Nice-to-have

  • Multilingual preferred including English
  • Strong presentation and training skills
  • Experience with ER case management solutions
  • Deep cultural awareness of EMEA regions
  • Data analytics for strategic interventions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent
  • CIPD qualification preferred
  • Experience managing interactions with Trade Unions
  • Fluency in English required

Work Rights

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