Director, People Relations, Emea

Harkett

London, , GB
Fully remote
Employee relations expertise
Labour relations management
Multi-country emea experience
This role leads a high-performing team focused on complex employee relations across key EMEA markets including Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands

Job Summary

  • This role leads a high-performing team focused on complex employee relations across key EMEA markets including Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands.
  • The company offers a flexible work approach combining in-person and remote time to foster strong community and effective work.
  • Workday values integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm, providing trust, tools, and support for long-term employee growth.

Matching Summary

This role leads a high-performing team focused on complex employee relations across key EMEA markets including Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • employee relations expertise
  • labour relations management
  • multi-country EMEA experience
  • conflict resolution skills
  • Works Council relationship management
  • HR policy and compliance
  • data-driven employee relations

Nice-to-have

  • multilingual communication
  • strong presentation skills
  • training and coaching managers
  • cultural awareness in EMEA
  • collaborative team leadership
  • flexible work environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • CIPD qualification preferred
  • Extensive experience in European labour laws
  • Proven leadership in complex employee relations
  • Experience with Works Council and trade unions
  • Multilingual preferred
  • Experience in global matrixed organizations

Work Rights

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