Senior Labour Relations Manager

OpenText; Grasbrunn; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

OpenText in Germany is seeking a Senior Labour Relations Manager to lead relations with works councils, unions, and employee representatives while shaping labour strategy across the organization. You will negotiate collective agreements, coordinate with HRBPs, and drive restructuring and European-level initiatives in a fast-paced, transformation-driven environment.

Fluency in English and German and a strong background in employment law are required, with 8–10 years HR and 5+ years Labour

Formación

• Master’s degree in Employment Law, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in HR.
• 5+ years of experience in Labour Relations or Labour Law.
• Experience in unionized and complex environments highly valued.
• Ability to operate in transformation and fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in HR tools and standard office software.
• Professional English and German language skills required.

Responsabilidades

• Be the primary liaison between the business and employee representative bodies, including works councils and unions.
• Own collective agreement negotiations, annual consultations, and labour relations strategy.
• Partner with HRBPs, Centres of Excellence, Project Managers and Legal teams.
• Support business transformation and compliance with labour laws.
• Lead restructuring and M&A consultation activities.

Conocimientos

HR tools proficiency

English & German language

Educación

Master’s degree in Employment Law, HR, IR or related field

Herramientas

HR software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Opentext - The Information Management Company

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

YOUR IMPACT

As Senior Labour Relations Manager, you will be the primary liaison between the business and employee representative bodies, including works councils, employee representatives, and unions. You will own collective agreement negotiations, annual consultations, and labour relations strategy, while partnering closely with HRBPs, Centres of Excellence, Project Managers, and Legal teams. Your work will directly support business transformation, compliance with labour laws, and constructive social dialogue across the organization.

What The Role Offers

• Lead relationships with works councils, unions, and employee representatives.
• Drive collective agreement negotiations and implementation.
• Partner closely with HR, Legal, and business stakeholders.
• Lead restructuring and M&A consultation activities.
• Contribute to European-level projects and initiatives.

What You Need To Succeed

• Master’s degree in Employment Law, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field
• 8-10 years of experience in HR
• 5+ years of experience in Labour Relations or Labour Law
• Experience in unionized and complex environments highly valued
• Ability to operate in transformation and fast-paced environments
• Proficiency in HR tools and standard office software
• Professional English and German language skills required

ONE LAST THING

You'll join a collaborative environment where your expertise will shape key people and business decisions. The role offers flexibility, strong visibility with senior stakeholders, and opportunities to expand your influence through transformational and European-level projects. If you're looking for meaningful impact, continuous growth, and a chance to help guide organizational change, this is a role where you can make a lasting difference.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

Roles requiring a significant amount of trust may require criminal history verification. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor for more information if you have any questions.

OpenText does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract and a signed search assignment between Open Text and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.