Director, People Relations, Emea

Workday

London, United Kingdom
Not specified; not specified; not specified
Fully remote
Extensive experience managing employee relations across europe
Solid knowledge of european labour laws and employment regulations
Proven track record leading complex sensitive investigations
This role involves building and implementing an EMEA Employee and Labour Relations strategy that aligns with company goals while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders

Job Summary

  • This role involves building and implementing an EMEA Employee and Labour Relations strategy that aligns with company goals while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • The successful candidate will coach a high-performing team using deep subject matter expertise in conflict resolution, performance management, and HR policy compliance.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person time with remote options, requiring at least half of the time each quarter to be spent in the office or field.

Matching Summary

This role involves building and implementing an EMEA Employee and Labour Relations strategy that aligns with company goals while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive experience managing employee relations across Europe
  • Solid knowledge of European labour laws and employment regulations
  • Proven track record leading complex sensitive investigations
  • Experience managing Works Council relationships in France Germany Netherlands
  • Ability to navigate distinct labour landscapes across EMEA region

Nice-to-have

  • Multilingual preferred with fluent English and another European language
  • Strong presentation and training skills for educating managers
  • Experience with ER case management solutions and data analytics
  • Cultural awareness and deep empathy for diverse workforces
  • Pragmatic problem-solving approach with strong negotiation skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience
  • Preferably CIPD qualified
  • Extensive experience in multiple EMEA jurisdictions including Germany Poland Czech Republic Italy Spain France Netherlands
  • Experience interacting with national-level Trade Unions or government bodies

Work Rights

Not specified

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