Senior Labour Relations Manager - Germany and Austria
Core
Lead Works Council and employee representation engagement across Germany and Austria, ensuring statutory compliance and managing complex labour relations for a technology company.
Role type
Senior Labour Relations Manager (IC)
Builds
Trusted partnerships with Works Councils, Trade Unions, and employee delegates; legally compliant consultation processes for organizational change.
Domain
Technology / German & Austrian Labour Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
German labour law expertise, Works Council negotiation, stakeholder management, organizational change consultation, collective bargaining, legal risk mitigation, strategic thinking, resilience
Preferred skills
Law degree in labour law, multinational matrix org experience, US HQ tech company experience, HR certification (CIPD/SHRM), additional European languages
Technologies
AI-powered tools, workflow automation
Responsibilities
Negotiate Works Council agreements and collective agreements; lead formal consultation on restructurings; develop labour relations policies and processes; provide counsel to HRBPs and business leaders; train managers on labour relations practices.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
