Labor Relations Project Manager (mwd) fixed-term contract

DXC Technology; Hessen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global technology firm is looking for a Labor Relations Project Manager to manage works council consultations and improve labor relations in the DACH region. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of HR experience, with a strong focus on managing complex labor relations and works council relationships. This full-time position offers a 6-month fixed-term contract and values collaboration and diverse perspectives, ensuring qualified job seekers receive equal consideration for employment.

Qualifikationen

• At least 10 years of Generalist HR work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years responsibility for complex labor relation matters.
• Proven experience in managing works council relationships.

Aufgaben

• Manage works council consultations on assigned projects.
• Lead change management initiatives involving works councils.
• Co-ordinate activities to implement collective agreements.
• Support on resolving complex employee relations issues.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

Excellent communication skills

Advanced problem-solving skills

Ability to facilitate conflict situations

Advanced MS Office user

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Job scope / summary

The Labor Relations Project Manager - DACH is responsible to manage works council consultations on assigned projects from creating and aligning the engagement strategy to implementing collective agreements. Contributes to the overall works council relationship management and supports strategic labor relation projects. Ensures effective partnership with the HR DACH team business leaders and relevant project stakeholder. Leads change management initiatives which include involvement of works councils.

Job specifics / responsibilities

• Works closely with the People & Culture team and business leaders in the DACH region as well as with global People & Culture functions to understand the context and business impact of works council consultation subjects
• Plans consultation processes anticipating and mitigating risks in alignment with People & Culture and business stakeholders
• Creates aligns and monitors project plans for consultation processes
• Leads consultation processes on assigned projects including negotiation of collective agreements
• Co-ordinates activities to implement collective agreements (e.g. process adoption communication change management interventions)
• Builds and maintains relationships with relevant works council committees
• Takes responsibility for collective conflict resolution procedures incl. arbitration
• May support on resolving complex employee relations issues and address grievances
• Maintains and updates relevant documentation
• Collaborates with People & Culture colleagues and external partners on various activities
• Stays up to date to relevant regulations and jurisdiction
• Contributes to knowledge sharing and skills development in the team
• Acts as point of contact for business and People & Culture stakeholder on labor relation matters
• Supports People & Culture lead with special projects and tasks
• Stand-in for peers

Working relationships

Internal

• Works council committees
• Various other People & Culture functions
• Relevant Business Unit People & Culture Partner and People & Culture COE

External

• Company and works council lawyers

Education (degree) and professional experience required

• Min. bachelors degree in a relevant field
• At least 10 years of Generalist HR work experience in a corporate environment with a minimum of 5 years responsibility for complex labor relation matters
• Proven professional experience in managing works council relationships

Other requirements

• Fluent in written and verbal English
• Fluent in written and verbal German
• Desirable : Certifications and/or completion of courses in labor law
• Desirable : Certifications and/or completion of courses in mediation
• Advanced MS Office user and technology literacy

Personal skills and qualities

• Continuous learning on the point of need and using feedback for self-development
• Quick learner with ability to adopt to new situations
• Ability to plan activities in line with agreed goals and manage shifting priorities
• Excellent communication skills and relationship building
• Collaborates easily with a variety of stakeholder
• Advanced problem-solving skills incl. analytical skills to identify and manage root-causes
• Ability to facilitate conflict situations

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract.

At DXC we harness the unique contributions of our people to give us our edge. We value every idea and the person behind it. Our inclusive culture powers our results and the company grows only if our people grow. We believe in equality and our position as a global technology leader allows us to serve diverse customers and play a leadership role in the communities we serve. DXCs commitment to diversity and inclusive selection practices includes ensuring qualified job seekers receive equal consideration for employment.

We value every idea and the person behind it. Our inclusive culture powers our results and the company grows only if our people grow.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1