Global Labour & Employee Relations Specialist

Cytiva; Pasching; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva in Austria leads complex labour and employee relations across multiple European countries. You will provide expert support, coordinate consultation and negotiation with employee representative bodies, and help deliver legally sound, business-aligned outcomes.

This role reports to the LER Multi-Country & EWC within the People Partner team EMEA and requires readiness to travel. Fluency in English is essential, and a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree plus multi-country ER experience are

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law or a related field.
• Experience in Labor & Employee Relations in an international context is required.
• Knowledge of Austrian labor law and works council procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support on complex employee and labour relations matters by coordinating consultation and negotiation with employee bodies.
• Advise Partners in cross-country consultation processes, preparing documentation and agreements.
• Lead reorganisations, restructurings, and transformation initiatives with legally compliant outcomes.
• Support workplace investigations, performance management, and discipline processes with Legal and Compliance.
• Escalate high-risk ER matters within Cytiva’s HR operating model and drive policy improvements.

Skills

English fluency

Labor & Employee Relations

Autonomy & judgement

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Law

Job description

Cytiva in Austria leads complex labour and employee relations across multiple European countries. You will provide expert support, coordinate consultation and negotiation with employee representative bodies, and help deliver legally sound, business-aligned outcomes.

This role reports to the LER Multi-Country & EWC within the People Partner team EMEA and requires readiness to travel. Fluency in English is essential, and a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree plus multi-country ER experience are