Labor Relations Consultant

Adobe; München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Learning Fund: Up to $11,000 annually for education.

Childcare Support for children up to age 6.

Extra Wellbeing Days.

Wellbeing Budget for fitness or mental health support.

Zusammenfassung

Adobe is seeking a Labor Relations Consultant for their Employee Experience team in Munich. This role focuses on fostering positive labor relations by working closely with the German Works Council and managing associated processes. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in labor relations to drive effective communication and build trusted relationships across all organizational levels.

Key responsibilities include negotiating agreements with the Works Council, gathering feedback from employee representatives, and addressing various EMEA-wide Labor Relations topics. Adobe values collaboration and a solution-focused mindset.

Qualifikationen

• Comprehensive knowledge of German Labor laws and Employment regulations.
• Significant experience working with Works Councils and employee representatives in Germany.
• A collaborative and solution-focused approach.

Aufgaben

• Build and nurture relationships with the German Works Council.
• Act as the main liaison for interactions with the Works Council.
• Negotiate Works Council agreements and initiatives.
• Support business changes impacting employees.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of German Labor laws

Experience with Works Councils

Collaboration skills

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Proficient in German and English

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The Opportunity At Adobe, we believe exceptional employee experiences are built on a foundation of trust, collaboration, and open communication. We are seeking a Labor Relations Consultant to join our Employee Experience (EX) team in Munich. In this role, you will play a key part in encouraging constructive and productive labor relations by partnering closely with our German Works Council. The ideal candidate combines deep labor relations expertise with strong stakeholder management skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.

What you'll Do

• Build and nurture a strong and collaborative relationship with our German Works Council.
• Act as the main liaison for interactions and consultations with the Works Council.
• Lead and coordinate information and consultation processes, including preparing materials, facilitating discussions, managing communications, and coordinating expert audits when required.
• Manage Works Council committees and coordinate related budgets and administrative processes.
• Negotiate Works Council agreements and employment‑related initiatives that align with strategic objectives and employee interests.
• Gather feedback from employee representatives and Works Council members, providing meaningful insights and updates to key collaborators.
• Continuously improve processes and drive consistency in our approach to social dialogue and employee representation.
• Partner across the business, acting as a dependable advisor to leaders and Employee Experience teams on Works Council matters for Germany.
• Address specific EMEA‑wide Labor Relations topics alongside other Labor Relations Consultants in the region to ensure alignment and consistency across Works Councils.
• Support business changes impacting employees, including hiring, organizational changes, and other workforce initiatives.
• Support the implementation of new or updated people programs, policies, and practices.
• Work together with Employment Legal, Employee Relations, and COEs on Employee Relations issues and Employment Law topics as necessary.

What we Offer

• Learning Fund: Up to $11,000 annually for education and professional development.
• Childcare Support: We cover childcare costs for children up to the age of 6.
• Extra Wellbeing Days: Additional paid days off.
• Wellbeing Budget: A personal reimbursement budget for fitness, mental health support, or other wellbeing activities.

What you need to succeed

• Comprehensive knowledge of German Labor laws and Employment regulations.
• Significant experience working with Works Councils and employee representatives in Germany.
• A collaborative and solution‑focused approach and experience in building positive relationships across different areas and layers of the organization.
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to unite people around common objectives.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, diverse, and fast‑paced environment where priorities can evolve.
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening, facilitation, presentation, and collaborator management.
• Proficient in both German and English; additional languages are a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact [e-mail] or call +1 408‑536‑3015.