Senior Expert Employee Relations (all genders)
Core
Serve as Evotec's subject matter expert for German labor law and co-determination matters, providing strategic guidance to HR, leadership, and business stakeholders while managing complex employee relations issues.
Role type
Senior Employee Relations Expert (Labor Law & Works Councils)
Builds
Practical policies, processes, and guidance for HR and business stakeholders in compliance with German labor law.
Domain
Human Resources / Labor Law / Co-determination
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
German labor law expertise, Works Council negotiation, conflict resolution, organizational change management, risk mitigation, policy translation, stakeholder management, analytical problem-solving
Preferred skills
International/matrix organization experience, biotechnology/pharma industry background, multi-site Works Council structures, organizational transformation, Works Agreement negotiation, external counsel collaboration, mediation
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Advise on complex employee relations matters including performance, conduct, grievances, and terminations; Lead negotiations with Works Councils and employee representatives; Monitor legislation changes and translate into practical policies; Partner with HRBP and Legal to localize global HR initiatives; Manage workstreams for organizational transformations and restructurings.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
