(Senior) Labour Relations Lead EMEA (m/f/d)

Clarios; Hannover; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Above-average vacation days

Company pension scheme

Health care offers such as fitness center

Buddy program and mentoring support

Zusammenfassung

Clarios is looking for a Senior Labor Relations Professional EMEA in Hannover, Germany. This role involves shaping labor relations strategies across the EMEA region while providing expert advice to HR and management. Candidates should have strong negotiation skills and be fluent in both English and German.

In return, Clarios offers a competitive remuneration package, flexible working hours, and a commitment to employee well-being through various health care offers.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience managing labor relations at domestic and international levels.
• Experience in compliance topics or Helpline processes.
• Digital savvy and familiar with AI.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement labor relations strategies for the EMEA region.
• Provide guidance on labor relations issues to HR and business partners.
• Draft and review company agreements and employment contracts.
• Oversee negotiations with works councils and trade unions.
• Conduct research on EU Labor Law Directives.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution

Data analysis

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration or related field

Master of Laws (LL.M.) in labor/employment law

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Labor Relations Professional EMEA (m/f/d) – Hannover, Germany

At Clarios, we are producing the world’s best batteries, essential for the evolving future of transportation. Our advanced, low‑voltage batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today.

As a Senior Labor Relations Professional EMEA, you will be responsible for supporting and shaping the labor relations strategy for the EMEA Region, including Germany, Spain, Czech Republic, France, and Turkey. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing the collective labor relations strategies, providing hands‑on advice to HR and management, drafting agreements, handling compliance issues, and closely monitoring labor law developments across the region.

What you will do

• Develop and implement labor relations strategies and initiatives for the EMEA region in coordination with local management and human resources, ensuring that operational, financial and employee needs are met.
• Provide guidance and support to HR and business partners on labor relations issues, including compliance with collective bargaining agreements, CBA interpretation and disciplinary actions.
• Draft and review company agreements, collective bargaining documents, and employment contracts.
• Oversee and participate in negotiations and cooperation with works councils, trade unions and other employee representatives in Germany and other EMEA countries.
• Conduct research and analysis related to EU Labor Law Directives and their potential impact on the Company.
• Translate developments in EU Labor Law into actionable guidance, policies, templates, and training in conjunction with the internal legal department.
• Drive process improvements related to company agreements in alignment with HR Directors and the internal legal department.
• Collaborate with the internal legal department, including General Counsel, Global Labor & Employment and EMEA legal team.
• Investigate internal concerns raised through the Corporate Integrity Helpline as assigned by the Global Ethics & Compliance Team or through local channels in compliance with the EU Whistleblower Directive.
• Support developing and delivering coaching, guidance and training to build and promote best practices in contract administration and labor‑management relations.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A Master of Laws (LL.M.) with specialization in labor/employment law is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of successfully managing labor relations (working with works councils, trade unions, and other employee representatives at domestic and international levels).
• Demonstrated track record of being a teacher, trainer, mentor to business partners on labor relations topics.
• Prior exposure to compliance topics or Helpline processes is a plus.
• Strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, combined with a pragmatic and solution‑oriented approach.
• Confident presenting and leading sessions with leadership and/or works council.
• Digital savvy, familiar with AI.
• Data analysis and consolidation skills.
• Fluent in both English and German (written and spoken); additional language skills are an advantage.

What we offer you

• Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse international future‑oriented environment with strong commitment to integrity, values, social engagement, and sustainability.
• Arrange your working hours and breaks flexibly via our flexible working hours model and combine your professional and private life even better thanks to an above‑average number of vacation days, mobile work policy and company kindergarten.
• A competitive remuneration package, including additional payments as well as a company pension scheme.
• Your well‑being is very important to us: take advantage of our preventive health care offers such as fitness centre, physiotherapist, modern office environment, healthy canteen, team and company events or hobby clubs.
• Lease your company bike to stay fit while positively contributing to our environment.
• Our well‑advanced onboarding process and buddy program support you to quickly grow into the position and team. Using the Learning Academy, LinkedIn Learning and EMEA Mentoring Program, you will be able to further grow professionally and personally.
• We support you in relocating and finding an apartment in your work location, if applicable and depending on individual factors.

About Clarios

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low‑voltage battery technologies for mobility. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non‑discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].

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