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

JR Germany; Krefeld; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the field of science and technology is seeking a Regional Leader for Labor & Employee Relations in Krefeld, Germany. This role involves transforming labor relations services across Europe, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in labor relations, strong management skills, and a nuanced understanding of European labor laws.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of labor and employee relations experience in Europe.
• 5+ years of management experience, leading remote, multi-country teams.
• Extensive knowledge of European labor and employment laws.

Aufgaben

• Deliver core labor and employee relations services effectively.
• Build a positive partnering culture with employee representative bodies.
• Lead a team of experienced LER Specialists.

Kenntnisse

Labor Relations

Employee Relations

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field

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19.05.2025

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03.07.2025

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.

We are seeking a Regional Leader, Europe (f/m/d) for our Labor and Employee Relations (LER) Center of Excellence. This role is responsible for transforming how labor and employee relations services are provided across Europe, emphasizing fairness, expertise, efficiency, and professionalism. The Regional Leader will operate in a process-oriented manner, with clear governance, roles, responsibilities, and data-driven decision-making focused on continuous improvement.

The LER COE Regional Leader for Europe will also develop creative and effective solutions for challenging labor and employee relations issues, supporting a positive and fair workplace culture aligned with Danaher’s Code of Conduct and Core Values. The role involves driving strategy, operational solutions, and building strong stakeholder relationships, including with unions and works councils. A nuanced understanding of labor relations and managing such relationships constructively is essential.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Deliver core labor and employee relations services effectively across all operating companies in a matrixed environment.
2. Ensure the LER COE EU team meets operational, quality, and service level standards within its pillars, including investigations, separations, and performance management.
3. Build and develop a positive partnering culture with employee representative bodies and influence critical exchanges to achieve business performance, engagement, and legal compliance.
4. Serve as an escalation point for Europe LER issues, providing guidance on sensitive matters in line with company policies and values.
5. Analyze case data to improve service efficiencies, identify trends, and develop best practices for organizational effectiveness.
6. Lead a team of experienced LER Specialists, ensuring high performance and talent development.
7. 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 European labor and employment laws and labor relations landscape.
• Proven track record in developing and scaling LER programs and measuring their effectiveness.

Additional preferred experience:

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

Physical Demands:

• Travel 20-30%, with associated physical activity.
• Prolonged sitting, typing, and using a computer.
• Occasional walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping.

Join our team today to help accelerate the impact of science and technology. We partner globally to solve complex challenges and bring science to life.

For more information, visit our website. At Danaher, we value diversity and unique perspectives across our workforce, workplace, and markets we serve.