Senior Employee Relations Specialist – Works Council

Jobtailor; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor sucht eine erfahrene Arbeitsrechts-Expertin bzw. einen Arbeitsrechts-Experten in Berlin zur Gestaltung und Begleitung von Mitbestimmungsthemen.

Sie beraten HR Business Partnern und Führungskräfte zu BetrVG-Anforderungen und koordinieren Betriebsvereinbarungen. Sie verfügen über 5–8 Jahre relevante Erfahrung, Expertise im deutschen Arbeitsrecht und verhandlungssichere Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse; Französischkenntnisse sind von Vorteil.

Qualifikationen

• Erfahrungen im Arbeitsrecht, speziell BetrVG, nachweislich 5–8 Jahre.
• Nachweisliches Verfassen von Betriebsvereinbarungen.
• Beratung von HRBPs und Geschäftsführungen zu Mitbestimmungsrechten.
• Ausgeprägte Stakeholder-Kommunikation auf allen Ebenen.

Aufgaben

• Beziehungspflege zu Betriebsräten auf EU-/Deutschland-Ebene.
• Entwurf, Prüfung und Verhandlung von Betriebsvereinbarungen.
• Beratung zu Mitbestimmungsrechten und BetrVG-Anforderungen.
• Unterstützung von Organisationsänderungen, Richtlinien-Implementierungen.
• Dokumentation aller Verhandlungen und Ergebnisse.
• Beitrag zu europäischen Employee-Relations-Themen.

Kenntnisse

Labor Relations Expert

German Labor Law

Negotiation Skills

Bilingual DE/EN

Tech Environment Problem-Solving

Ausbildung

Jura- oder BWL-Abschluss

HR-Studium

Betriebswirtschaftliches Studium

Jobbeschreibung

• Manage day-to-day relationships with German Works Councils, ensuring communication remains clear, structured, and proactive.
• Draft, review, and negotiate works agreements (Betriebsvereinbarungen) in close coordination with Legal and key stakeholders.
• Advise HRBPs and business leaders on co-determination rights, BetrVG requirements, and complex employee relations matters.
• Support critical business projects, including organizational changes, policy rollouts, and tech implementations, ensuring Works Council consultations represent business needs.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all Works Council interactions, agreements, and negotiation outcomes to ensure compliance and continuity.
• Contribute to broader European employee relations topics, providing expertise to support other markets as needed.
• Live the mission: inspire and empower others by genuinely caring for your own wellbeing and your colleagues. Bring wellbeing to the forefront of work, and create a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable taking care of themselves, taking time off, and finding work-life wellness.

Requirements

• A seasoned Labor Relations expert with at least 5–8 years of experience specifically focused on German co-determination and employee relations.
• A subject matter expert with solid knowledge of German labor law, particularly the BetrVG (Works Constitution Act).
• A skilled negotiator with hands-on experience drafting works agreements and representing company positions clearly and professionally.
• An effective communicator with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, from local representatives to global leadership.
• A qualified professional with a degree in Law, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A bilingual professional with native-level fluency in German and advanced proficiency in English. French is a plus.
• A pragmatic problem-solver who thrives in high-growth tech environments and knows how to find the middle ground in complex situations.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in German Labor Relations, particularly in co-determination and employee relations, with a strong focus on compliance with the BetrVG. Possesses exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders across various levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Labor Relations Expertise
• German Labor Law Knowledge
• Negotiation Skills
• Bilingual in German and English
• Problem-Solving in Tech Environments

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Drafting Works Agreements
• Employee Relations Management
• Co-Determination Rights Advisory
• Compliance Documentation
• Stakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Influencing Skills
• Proactive Relationship ManagementSupportive Environment Creation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Degree in Law
• Degree in Human Resources
• Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

• BetrVG
• Works Constitution Act
• Works Councils
• Employee Relations
• Organizational Change