Director, People Relations, Emea

Workday

London, United Kingdom
Fully remote
Extensive experience managing works council relationships
Solid knowledge of european labour laws
Proven track record leading complex employee relations matters
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 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 of Employee Relations Partners and People Consultants across the EMEA region.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive experience managing Works Council relationships
  • Solid knowledge of European labour laws
  • Proven track record leading complex employee relations matters
  • Experience managing interactions with Trade Unions
  • Ability to conduct investigations in global matrixed organizations

Nice-to-have

  • Multilingual preferred with fluent English
  • Strong presentation and training skills
  • Experience with ER case management solutions
  • Deep cultural awareness of distinct labour landscapes
  • Pragmatic and empathetic problem-solving approach

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience
  • Preferably CIPD qualified
  • Extensive experience in France, Germany, and Netherlands markets
  • Experience managing national-level Trade Unions or government bodies

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