Strategic Labor Relations Lead - Spain & EMEA

Booking.Com; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Product discounts

Generous leave policy

Global benefits

Job summary

Booking.com is seeking a Labor Relations Lead for Spain to drive a regional strategy, ensure compliance with labor laws, and manage negotiations with works councils and unions across Europe. The role requires close collaboration with Employment Legal, Statutory Directors and Business HR to ensure consistent social dialogue and timely implementation of company initiatives.

Regular presence in Spanish offices and up to 20% travel within EMEA are expected.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of collective labor law and works agreements.
• Proven track record managing complex social dialogue projects.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Experience with works council negotiations and company agreements.
• Cross-functional project management in an international environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional labor relations strategy for Spain.
• Manage Works Council negotiations and social dialogue across Europe.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and social dialogue mandates.
• Coordinate with Employment Legal, Statutory Directors, and Business HR.
• Support establishment of the European Works Council (EWC).
• Travel up to 20% within EMEA; maintain relationships with social partners.

Skills

Collective labor law

Works council negotiations

Stakeholder management

Strategic HR

HR project management

Job description

Booking.com is seeking a Labor Relations Lead for Spain to drive a regional strategy, ensure compliance with labor laws, and manage negotiations with works councils and unions across Europe. The role requires close collaboration with Employment Legal, Statutory Directors and Business HR to ensure consistent social dialogue and timely implementation of company initiatives.

Regular presence in Spanish offices and up to 20% travel within EMEA are expected.