Director, People Relations, Emea

Workday

London, United Kingdom
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Fully remote
Extensive experience managing employee relations across europe
Solid knowledge of european labour laws and regulations
Proven track record leading complex sensitive er matters
This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team through Workday's next wave of growth while shaping the future of work

Job Summary

  • This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team through Workday's next wave of growth while shaping the future of work.
  • The position requires building and implementing an EMEA Employee and Labour Relations strategy that aligns with company goals and values.
  • Workday provides a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm where employees are trusted to take risks and grow.

Matching Summary

This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team through Workday's next wave of growth while shaping the future of work.

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive experience managing employee relations across Europe
  • Solid knowledge of European labour laws and regulations
  • Proven track record leading complex sensitive ER matters
  • Experience managing Works Council relationships in key markets
  • Ability to navigate distinct labour landscapes across EMEA

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR or Employee Relations
  • Preferably CIPD qualified
  • Extensive experience in France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain
  • Experience interacting with national-level Trade Unions and government bodies

Work Rights

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