Labour Relations Manager (m/w)

T-Systems Iberia; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Continuous training

Life and accident insurance

More than 26 working days of vacation per year

Accident insurance

26+ vacation days

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Spain is looking for a Labour Relations Manager to oversee labour relations strategies and negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in law and extensive experience in managing collective bargaining in unionized environments. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Spanish labour law and advising senior leadership on matters of labour relations.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in labour relations in complex and unionized environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading collective bargaining and union negotiations in Spain.
• Strong understanding of Spanish labour law.

Responsibilities

• Lead relationships with Works Councils and Trade Unions.
• Manage collective bargaining agreements and organizational changes.
• Advise senior leadership on labour relations strategies.
• Coordinate with external labour lawyers and authorities.
• Identify labour risks and design mitigation plans.
• Advise HR Partners and managers on sensitive labour relations issues.
• Define governance, policies, and frameworks for labour relations.

Skills

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Stakeholder Management

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Discretion

Education

Degree in Law

Authorized lawyer in Spain

Job description

Overview

At T-Systems, you will find groundbreaking projects that contribute to social and ecological well-being. We want to welcome new talents like you, who bring fresh ideas, different perspectives, embrace challenges, and are committed to continuous learning in order to grow and make an impact on society. We will provide development opportunities, a support network, excellent technology, a new work environment, and the freedom to work autonomously so you can make a notable impact on society. T-Systems is a team of around 28,000 employees worldwide, developing hybrid cloud solutions, artificial intelligence, and driving the digital transformation of companies, industries, the public sector, and society as a whole.

Role Summary

The Labour Relations Manager is the company’s lead expert on labour relations in Iberia responsible for shaping and executing the labour relations strategy, managing negotiations with unions and employee representatives, and ensuring full compliance with labour law. The role serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership while actively managing collective bargaining, labour conflicts, and labour-related risks.

Key Responsibilities

Labour Relations & Compliance

• Lead and manage relationships with Works Councils, Trade Unions, and employee representatives.
• Prepare, lead, and negotiate collective bargaining agreements and company-level accords.
• Act as the company’s main representative in collective negotiations, consultations, and formal labour processes.
• Manage collective labour procedures, including restructurings, organizational changes, and collective measures.
• Ensure full compliance with Spanish labour legislation, collective agreements, and internal policies.
• Coordinate with external labour lawyers and authorities as required.
• Manage labour inspections, collective disputes, and litigation in coordination with Legal.
• Identify labour risks and proactively design mitigation and contingency plans.

Employee Relations

• Anticipate, manage, and de-escalate labour conflicts to minimize business disruption.
• Act as escalation point for complex employee relations and disciplinary matters.
• Advise HR Business Partners and managers on sensitive labour relations issues.
• Promote a constructive labour climate through effective social dialogue.

Strategy, Governance & Advisory

• Define and implement labour relations governance, policies, and frameworks.
• Establish guidelines for union communications and employee representation practices.
• Advise senior leadership on labour relations strategy, risk, and decision-making.
• Support organizational transformation initiatives from a labour relations perspective.
• Act as a subject-matter expert and reference point for labour relations within HR.
• Provide training and guidance to HR teams and leaders on labour relations topics.
• Ensure consistency of labour relations practices across sites and business units.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Law.
• Lawyer authorized to exercise in Spain.
• 8–12+ years of experience in labour relations, in complex and unionized environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading collective bargaining and union negotiations in Spain.
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of Spanish labour law and collective bargaining frameworks.
• Proven experience managing collective conflicts and sensitive negotiations.
• Experience managing multi-site or national Works Councils.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• High emotional intelligence and conflict resolution capability.
• Strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professional judgement.
• Ability to balance business objectives with legal and social responsibility.

Languages

• Spanish: Native or full professional proficiency
• English: Advanced / fluent

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

• International, positive, dynamic, and motivated work environment.
• Hybrid work model (telework/face-to-face).
• Flexible schedule.
• Continuous training.
• Flexible Compensation Plan.
• Life and accident insurance.
• More than 26 working days of vacation per year.

And many more advantages of being part of T-Systems. If you are looking for a new challenge, do not hesitate to send us your CV. Please send CV in English. Join our team!

T-Systems Iberia will only process the CVs of candidates who meet the requirements specified for each offer.