Labour Relations Senior Manager

FashionUnited; Madrid; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Work on Fridays

Discount on group brands

Job summary

FashionUnited is seeking a Labour Relations Manager to oversee and drive the labour relations function across its group of companies. This role involves managing relationships with trade unions, defining labor strategies, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a strategic mindset with significant experience in international settings.

The company offers a great international working environment with perks including remote work on Fridays and discounts on their brands.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a similar role, ideally in multinational environments.
• Strong knowledge of collective bargaining processes.
• Advanced English level.

Responsibilities

• Manage all labour relations activities for the group.
• Liaise with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Negotiate and implement the Equality Plan.
• Participate in sectoral collective bargaining processes.
• Monitor changes in labour legislation for compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of labour legislation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or Labour Relations

Master's degree or specialized training in Labour Law

Job description

AWWG is the global fashion group that integrates the brands Pepe Jeans London, Hackett, and Façonnable, and is the licensed distributor for Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, DKNY and Karl Lagerfeld in Spain and Portugal.

The project!

As Labour Relations Manager you will oversee and drive the labour relations function across our group of companies. This role is critical in fostering a positive and compliant work environment, maintaining constructive relationships with employee representatives, and ensuring the alignment of labour relations strategies with the company’s overall business objectives.

What will the role entail?

Lead and manage all labour relations activities for the group of companies.

Act as the primary liaison with trade unions and employee representatives, ensuring constructive and collaborative communication.

Define, develop, and implement the labour relations strategy in line with business goals and legal requirements.

Lead the negotiation and implementation of the company’s Equality Plan.

Participate in sectoral collective bargaining processes, including representation at industry-wide negotiation tables.

Manage and resolve complex labour disputes, grievances, and disciplinary processes in accordance with applicable legislation and company policies.

Collaborate with HR and business leaders to support organizational changes from a labour relations perspective.

Monitor changes in labour legislation, ensuring compliance and proactively advising management on necessary actions.

Prepare reports, documentation, and analysis to support decision-making in labour relations matters.

What do we offer?

• Great international working environment.
• Remote Work on Fridays.
• Discount on the brands of the Group.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Labour Relations, Human Resources, or related field; Master’s degree or specialized training in Labour Law will be an asset.

Proven experience (4+ years) in a similar role, ideally in multinational or multi-site environments.

Strong knowledge of labour legislation, collective bargaining processes, and equality frameworks.

Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.

Strategic mindset with the ability to work both at a high level and hands-on in operational matters.

Adavanced english level.

High level of integrity, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive information.