Senior Labour Relations Manager - France & Netherlands
Core
Lead Works Council and employee representation engagement across France and the Netherlands, ensuring statutory compliance and managing complex labour relations for a global tech company.
Role type
Senior Labour Relations Manager (EMEA)
Builds
Trusted partnerships with Works Councils, Trade Unions, and employee delegates; legally compliant consultation processes for organizational change.
Domain
Human Resources / Labour Law (France & Netherlands)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Works Council law expertise (France/Netherlands), collective bargaining, statutory consultation, organizational change management, stakeholder negotiation, legal risk mitigation, policy development
Preferred skills
Law degree or postgraduate qualification in labour law, multinational matrix organization experience, technology sector experience, CIPD/SHRM certification
Technologies
AI-powered tools, workflow automation
Responsibilities
Negotiate Works Council agreements and collective agreements; lead formal consultation processes for restructurings; develop labour relations policies and frameworks; provide counsel to HRBPs and business leaders on complex people decisions; conduct legal and regulatory landscape analysis; train managers on labour relations best practices.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
