Employee Relations Manager, EMEA

Teradata Group; Antony; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is looking for an Employee Relations People Partner to enhance a positive workplace culture across EMEA. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and excellence in employee relations. You will drive initiatives, investigate sensitive issues, and promote a culture of ethics and compliance. If you have a strong HR background and are passionate about fostering a supportive work environment, this opportunity could be your next career move. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on employee engagement and organizational success.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of HR, Legal or ER experience in a large, international organization.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and compliance within the EMEA region.
• Experience with Works Councils in France, Germany, and Spain.

Responsabilités

• Support the evolution of the ER function with SOPs and best practices.
• Investigate sensitive ER issues and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and provide consultation on Performance Management.

Connaissances

HR experience

Legal compliance

Employee relations

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Bachelor’s degree in Legal

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Outils

ServiceNow

Description du poste

Employee Relations Manager, EMEA

We are seeking an Employee Relations People Partner to drive and promote a strong culture of positive employee relations at Teradata. Reporting to the Global ER & EMEA People Partner Leader, this experienced professional will collaborate closely with People Org Partners and Centers of Excellence (COE), Legal, and business stakeholders to ensure excellence in day-to-day ER and compliance. This hands-on role involves providing guidance to managers and employees on People and ER issues within the EMEA region, fostering a positive and ethical workplace environment.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Support the evolution of the ER function including developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), metrics and best practices for the function
• Support the day-to-day operations of various ER programs, compliance and initiatives:
  • Investigate highly sensitive ER issues, conduct interviews, collect evidence, and prepare comprehensive reports with objective recommendations based on findings
  • Collaborate with decision-makers, People Org Partners, and Legal on critical elements of compliance and investigations to determine best mitigating outcomes
  • Promote awareness among managers and employees about ethics and compliance related to People policies to foster culture of positive ER
  • Facilitate conflict resolution between employees and managers by understanding perspectives and guiding towards solutions
  • Provide consultation on complex Performance Management issues, including Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), exit strategies, and involuntary separations
  • Consult and mentor managers and in-Region People Partner team on HR compliance policies and regulatory issues
  • Represent the company at Works Councils, mediations, and in employment-related complaints with state and federal agencies
  • Manage the execution of reductions in force notifications and separation agreements
• Maintain the ER case management system (ServiceNow)
• Stay updated on trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and employment law
• Build global knowledge and capability for managing ER issues

Policies/Guidelines & Compliance

• Audit and refine existing processes to ensure compliance with policies, laws, and company initiatives
• Support the development of global and regional policies and employee law requirements
• Partner with Legal to ensure policies and practices comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Continuously improve regional guidelines and maintain a compliance repository for easy access

Projects

• Participate in People Org related projects and programs relating to compliance, employee relations, and team member engagement

Requirements/Experience

• 6+ years of HR, Legal or ER experience in a large, international, fast-paced organization
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Legal, Business or other related discipline
• Experience working with a global company with experience/exposure to relevant in-region employment laws/regulations
• Proven knowledge and experience with employee relations/compliance within the EMEA region
• Proven knowledge and experience with Works Councils in countries like France (required), Germany, Austria and/or Spain (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and communicate verbally and in writing effectively within the team and at all levels of the organization
• Experience in building trusting relationships
• Experience working with or in support of diverse communities
• Proven experience conducting internal ER investigations at all levels
• Ability to maintain neutrality and calm demeanor in tense/conflict-ridden situations
• Experience providing coaching to employees & managers, offering feedback and advice on issues in a proactive and compassionate manner
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, especially in complex and nuanced situations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Strong execution skills
• Hands-on manner
• Language skills: English and French fluent in verbal and writing, any other language like German and/or Spanish would be an add-on

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