EMEA Employee Relations Specialist (Remote)

Kinaxis; Ireland; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Flexible work options

Well-being programs

Virtual fitness classes

Mentorship and career development

Recognition programs

Hackathons

Job summary

Kinaxis is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to provide expert ER support across the EMEA region, acting as a trusted advisor to managers, HRBP, and Legal. You will handle complex ER matters, support change initiatives, and ensure compliance with local employment laws across multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will bring substantial ER experience, including knowledge of Works Councils and country-specific requirements, and will work with Legal, HR Partners, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employment Relations, Labour Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Employee Relations experience supporting multiple EMEA countries.
• Demonstrated experience with Works Councils and consultation processes.
• Experience managing investigations, disciplinary matters, grievances, performance management, and terminations across EMEA.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation across EMEA jurisdictions.
• Experience partnering with Legal, HR Advisors/Business Partners, and leaders on complex ER matters.
• Ability to analyze data and trends to identify ER issues and develop proactive solutions.
• Ability to work across time zones and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex employee relations casework across EMEA, including performance management, probation reviews and extensions, disciplinary matters, grievances, investigations, and terminations.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on complex employee relations matters, employment legislation, global and local HR policies, and HR processes.
• Support managers in navigating sensitive employee matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Conduct thorough, objective, and timely investigations into workplace concerns, policy violations, misconduct allegations, and employee complaints.
• Support the establishment of and ongoing collaboration with employee representative bodies, including Works Councils.
• Manage consultation activities and ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and employee representative obligations.
• Conduct country-specific legal processes as required.
• Guide leaders and employees through the accommodation process, ensuring equitable treatment and consistent application of policy and employment legislation.
• Identify trends and themes across employee relations activity and elevate complex or high-risk matters as appropriate.
• Support organizational change initiatives, restructures, acquisitions, workforce reductions, and business transformation activities.
• Partner with Legal, HR Business Partners, and business leaders on complex employee relations matters.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of employee relations processes, documentation, manager capability, and best practices across EMEA.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Legal/compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Kinaxis is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to provide expert ER support across the EMEA region, acting as a trusted advisor to managers, HRBP, and Legal. You will handle complex ER matters, support change initiatives, and ensure compliance with local employment laws across multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will bring substantial ER experience, including knowledge of Works Councils and country-specific requirements, and will work with Legal, HR Partners, and