Director, People Relations, Emea

Workday

London, United Kingdom
Fully remote
Deep subject matter expertise in employee relations
Solid knowledge of european labour laws
Extensive experience managing works council relationships
This role leads 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 leads 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 options, requiring at least half of the time each quarter to be spent in the office or field.

Matching Summary

This role leads 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

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

Nice-to-have

  • Multilingual preferred with fluent English
  • Strong presentation and training skills
  • Experience with ER case management solutions
  • Cultural awareness and deep empathy
  • Ability to influence senior leaders with data

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent
  • Preferably CIPD qualified
  • Extensive multi-country EMEA ER experience
  • Experience with national-level Trade Unions

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