People Relations Manager
Core
Lead and drive the People Relations agenda across the market, ensuring compliance, supporting business goals, and creating an outstanding colleague experience.
Role type
Senior People Relations Manager (Labour & Employee Relations)
Builds
Market People Relations strategy aligned with H&M Group Colleague Strategy
Domain
Retail / Fashion / Labour Law & Industrial Relations
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Labour law expertise, Industrial relations management, Union and works council relationship management, Collective bargaining negotiation, Team leadership and development, Strategic partnership with business leaders, Employee relations conflict resolution, Organizational change management, People data analysis, Policy implementation
Preferred skills
International matrix organization experience, Coaching and influencing leaders, Stakeholder management, Analytical decision-making, English proficiency, Spanish fluency
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Market People Relations strategy; Coach and support leaders on strategic and operational people matters; Manage labour law, industrial relations, union and works council relationships, and collective bargaining negotiations; Ensure compliance with local legislation, policies, and internal governance processes; Lead and develop the local People Relations team; Drive health, safety, wellbeing, and work environment initiatives; Support business transformation and strategic initiatives with People Relations expertise; Analyse people data and market trends to identify risks, opportunities, and solutions; Collaborate with Global People Relations teams to implement and adapt policies, frameworks, and guidelines locally.