Director, Labor & Employee Relations
Core
Senior Labor & Employee Relations expert shaping strategy and leading complex matters for Diagnostics Operating Companies across DACH & Benelux.
Role type
Senior Labor & Employee Relations Manager
Builds
Scalable Labor & Employee Relations capability, governance, policies, and standard work across the Diagnostics Platform.
Domain
Diagnostics, Life Sciences, Biotechnology
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
German employment law, collective labor relations, restructuring obligations, co-determination, high-risk employee relations, workforce reductions, negotiation strategy, works council engagement, organizational change, multi-entity governance
Preferred skills
Additional DACH/Benelux jurisdiction experience, Dutch or French proficiency, manufacturing/regulated industry experience
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Shape and lead Labor & Employee Relations strategy for assigned Operating Companies; Lead complex high-risk employee relations matters including investigations and terminations; Own strategy for collective negotiation processes with works councils and unions; Provide leadership for workforce reductions, restructurings, and M&A; Build scalable capability and governance across the platform
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory
