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 investigations
This role involves building and implementing an EMEA Employee and Labour Relations strategy that aligns with the company's goals and values

Job Summary

  • This role involves building and implementing an EMEA Employee and Labour Relations strategy that aligns with the company's goals and values.
  • The successful candidate will coach and mentor a high-performing team while managing complex employee relations issues across multiple jurisdictions including Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm where employees are trusted to take risks and supported for long-term growth.

Matching Summary

This role involves building and implementing an EMEA Employee and Labour Relations strategy that aligns with the company's goals and values.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive experience managing Works Council relationships
  • Solid knowledge of European labour laws
  • Proven track record leading complex employee investigations
  • Experience with multi-country ER matters in EMEA
  • Strong mediation and conflict resolution abilities

Nice-to-have

  • Multilingual preferred with fluent English
  • Experience educating managers on ER topics
  • Deep cultural awareness of distinct labour landscapes
  • Strong presentation and training skills
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources
  • CIPD qualification preferred
  • Experience with national-level Trade Unions or government bodies
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Work Rights

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