HR Manager Labor Relations (m/f/d)
Core
Strategic and operational management of labor law matters and employee relations for the EMEA region, acting as a central interface between HR, management, and works councils.
Role type
Senior Labor Relations Manager
Builds
Legally compliant labor processes, positive labor relations strategies, and conflict resolution mechanisms.
Domain
Healthcare and advanced manufacturing (Novanta) within the EMEA region.
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
German labor law expertise, Works Constitution Act (BetrVG) knowledge, negotiation, conflict resolution, document drafting, training delivery, cross-border coordination
Preferred skills
Experience with restructuring projects, international HR initiatives
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Advise managers and HR on labor law issues; Collaborate with works councils on co-determination matters; Develop and implement strategies to promote positive labor relations; Support conflict resolution processes; Ensure compliance with labor law regulations; Implement global HR projects per German Works Constitution Act; Negotiate with works councils; Represent the company in labor law disputes; Draft and review labor law documents; Conduct training sessions on labor law topics.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
