Regional Leader, Labor & Employee Relations (f/m/d) - Europe (Open) (Wuppertal)

JR Germany; Wuppertal; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company is seeking a Regional Leader for Labor & Employee Relations in Europe. This remote position involves driving LER services, managing complex labor issues, and leading a team of specialists. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in labor relations and a strong understanding of European employment laws.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of labor and employee relations experience in Europe.
• 5+ years of management experience leading remote teams.

Aufgaben

• Deliver core labor and employee relations services across all Operating Companies.
• Lead a team of experienced LER Specialists, ensuring high performance.

Kenntnisse

Labor Relations

Employee Relations

Team Leadership

Data Analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

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12.05.2025

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Job Description:

Danaher Corporation has a matrixed and decentralized organization structure with over 16 operating companies. Our collective operating companies form a significant presence in Europe with over 65,000 employees and numerous associate representative forums, including 60+ works councils across Europe.

Danaher is seeking a Regional Leader, Europe (f/m/d) for its Labor and Employee Relations (LER) Center of Excellence. This role is responsible for driving the LER COE mission in Europe: transforming how labor and employee relations services are provided with fairness, expertise, and professionalism. The leader must be process-oriented, with governance, roles, and responsibilities that rely on data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.

The LER COE Regional Leader for Europe will provide strategic recommendations and solutions for challenging labor and employee relations matters, supporting a positive and fair workplace culture in line with Danaher’s Code of Conduct and Core Values. Building strong relationships to advise and influence stakeholders, including unions and works councils, is essential. A nuanced understanding of labor relations and effective management of such relationships is required.

This position is part of the Labor & Employee Relations function within Human Resources and is remote-based.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver core labor and employee relations services effectively across all Operating Companies in a matrixed environment.
• Ensure the LER COE EU team meets operational, quality, and service level requirements, including investigations, separations, and performance management.
• Build a positive partnering culture with employee representative bodies and engage in critical exchanges with group-level employee structures to achieve business performance and legal compliance.
• Serve as an escalation point for Europe LER issues, providing guidance on sensitive matters aligned with company policies and values.
• Analyze case data to improve service efficiencies, identify trends, and develop best practices for organizational effectiveness.
• Lead a team of experienced LER Specialists, ensuring high performance and talent development.
• Liaise with DHR L&E Legal Team resources as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field
• 7+ years of labor and employee relations experience in Europe, handling complex issues including investigations, separations, performance management, and restructuring.
• 5+ years of management experience, including leading remote, multi-country teams.
• Extensive knowledge of key labor and employment laws in Europe.
• Proven track record in developing and scaling LER programs and measuring their effectiveness.

Preferred Experience:

• Law degree with in-house LER/HR support experience
• Experience in delivering LER training to large HR audiences
• Ability to operate independently in a complex, matrixed organization

Physical Demands:

• Willingness to travel 20-30%, including physical activities related to travel.
• Prolonged sitting and computer use; occasional walking, bending, reaching, and standing.

Join our team to help solve complex challenges and bring science to life. Visit www.danaher.com for more information.

We value diversity and unique perspectives, which contribute to our innovative environment and success.