Senior Employee Relations Lead – Europe (Remote)

Lab; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Manager for Employee Relations to lead work council strategies across non-US locations. This role involves liaising with works councils, ensuring compliance, and advising senior leadership on labor matters. Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in works council environments across Europe and hold relevant educational qualifications. The position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' works council and union experience.
• Experience in multiple European jurisdictions preferred.
• Proficient in written and spoken German and Flemish.

Responsibilities

• Develop work council and collective employee relations strategy.
• Act as liaison between business and works councils.
• Provide expert counsel to senior leadership on employee relations.

Skills

Strong knowledge of employment laws

Excellent negotiation skills

Strong influencing skills

Ability to disseminate technical information

Experience in a global organization

Education

Degree educated

Accreditation in Human Resources

Legal or employment law qualifications

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

A global healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Manager for Employee Relations to lead work council strategies across non-US locations. This role involves liaising with works councils, ensuring compliance, and advising senior leadership on labor matters. Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in works council environments across Europe and hold relevant educational qualifications. The position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth and development.