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