Senior Labor Relations Manager

GitHub; Deutschland; Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GitHub is seeking an EMEA Labor Relations Consultant to manage relationships with employee representative bodies in Germany and other EMEA countries. This role emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and legal compliance while facilitating constructive social dialogue between leadership and Works Councils.

With a focus on establishing and supporting employee representation, the candidate will ensure effective consultation processes, legal adherence, and organizational health advancements. Applicants should have significant HR field experience and strong interpersonal skills in English and German.

Formación

• 8+ years of HR or related experience or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in Labor/Industrial Relations.
• Familiarity with BetrVG and WOR.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with Works Councils for consultation timelines.
• Lead development of Company Agreements.
• Act as point of contact for employee representatives.
• Manage co-determination process in Germany.
• Facilitate Social and Economic Committee proceedings.
• Support UK employee forums.
• Establish new Works Councils in EMEA.
• Coach business leaders on HR processes.
• Partner with Centres of Excellence on labour relations.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Digital transformation in HR

Educación

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Descripción del empleo

Location

Remote, Germany

Overview

As the EMEA Labor Relations Consultant, you will be the primary custodian of our relationship with employee representative bodies across Germany, the Netherlands, France, and the UK, while also leading the establishment of new employee representative structures in additional EMEA countries as business needs evolve. Your mission is to foster a culture of mutual respect, transparency, and collaboration. You will act as a dedicated bridge between business leadership and our Works Councils, ensuring that our social dialogue is constructive, legally compliant, and aligned with our shared goal of long‑term organizational health.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Works Councils and employee representatives to create and deliver against consultation timelines, ensuring that all parties have the information and time needed to fulfill their duties.
• Lead the development of Company Agreements (Betriebsvereinbarungen in DE, Instemmingsaanvragen in NL) with a focus on sustainable outcomes for both the company and our employees.
• Act as a reliable point of contact for employee representatives, providing clear and timely business context to support informed dialogue.
• Manage the co‑determination process in Germany (BetrVG) with a focus on collaborative problem‑solving. Facilitate discussions regarding modern working practices, IT systems, and health and wellbeing.
• Engage the Works Councils early in the decision‑making process, delivering advisory sessions and facilitating productive consultation as required.
• Facilitate the Social and Economic Committee (CSE) proceedings in alignment with local requirements, focusing on maintaining an open channel for employee feedback and local compliance.
• Support our UK employee forums by providing a platform for consultation and information‑sharing, ensuring a supportive and heard workforce.
• Lead the establishment of new Works Councils or employee representative bodies in additional EMEA countries as required, including advising on legal requirements, election processes, governance structures, and ongoing engagement models.
• Identify potential areas of friction early and address them through informal dialogue to prevent formal grievances or legal escalations.
• Coach business leaders, design and implement capability‑building programmes, and identify training needs to elevate organisational effectiveness.
• Partner with Centres of Excellence to implement scalable, AI‑driven labour relations programmes and processes across EMEA.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years work experience in human resources, business programs/processes, or related field. OR Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field AND 6+ years work experience in human resources, business programs/processes, or related field. OR equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in Labor/Industrial Relations, with a proven track record of maintaining high‑trust relationships with employee representative bodies.
• Deep familiarity with the BetrVG (Germany Works Council) and WOR (Netherlands Works Council).
• A foundational understanding of the French Labor Code as it pertains to smaller CSE structures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex business needs into respectful, collaborative proposals.
• Strong analytical skills, negotiation, and a passion for digital transformation in HR.
• Professional fluency in English and German is highly preferred; French and/or Dutch language skills would be beneficial but not mandatory.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GitHub is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. We embrace diversity and invite applications from people of all walks of life. We don't discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. Also, if you have a disability, please let us know if there's any way we can make the interview process better for you; we're happy to accommodate!