Strategic Labor & Employee Relations Manager

Danaher; Lille; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Danaher in France is seeking a Senior Labor and Employee Relations Manager to guide associates, leaders, and HR partners on policy application and legal compliance across jurisdictions. You’ll manage a diverse ER caseload, including investigations and workforce changes, and partner with works councils and employee representatives as required.

You’ll work with the Danaher LER COE to drive performance improvements, develop ER policies, and ensure consistent handling of all relations matters while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctor (J.D.), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Labor and Employee Relations, HRBP, Employment Law, or related discipline within the relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Experience managing employee relations cases, including investigations, performance management, disciplinary matters, grievances, and workforce reduction activities.
• Experience working in a unionized environment and/or with works councils and other employee representative bodies.
• Working knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations within the relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR and business leaders to provide guidance on employee relations matters and ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Manage employee relations cases, including individual or collective workforce reduction activities as well as any operational and organizational changes requiring information and consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies.
• Own, conduct and support performance improvement processes, disciplinary actions, grievance hearings, and other associate-related matters, partnering with the Danaher LER COE
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of employee relations policies, procedures, toolkits, and standard work.
• Act as the liaison with Danaher LER COE for the assigned Operating Company(ies) in the relevant jurisdiction(s) on LER matters and maintain employee relations case data and reporting, analyze trends, and identify opportunities to mitigate risk and improve organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Employee relations

HRBP collaboration

Investigations

Workforce reductions

Regulatory knowledge

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree/JD or equivalent

Job description

Danaher in France is seeking a Senior Labor and Employee Relations Manager to guide associates, leaders, and HR partners on policy application and legal compliance across jurisdictions. You’ll manage a diverse ER caseload, including investigations and workforce changes, and partner with works councils and employee representatives as required.

You’ll work with the Danaher LER COE to drive performance improvements, develop ER policies, and ensure consistent handling of all relations matters while