Senior Manager Employee & Labor Relations

Coty; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Coty is looking for an Employee & Labor Relations Senior Manager to guide the ER/LR agenda in the Netherlands. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with Dutch labour law while driving effective employee representation and governance.

You will oversee the entire ER/LR strategy, manage relationships with Works Councils, and provide expert guidance on complex employee matters. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and deep expertise in Dutch labour law.

The position allows for flexible remote working opportunities, supporting your individual circumstances.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Employee & Labour Relations in the Netherlands.
• Deep expertise in Dutch labour law and Works Council legislation.
• Experience managing European Works Councils and related processes.
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive employee cases.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the ER/LR agenda for the Netherlands.
• Act as subject matter expert on Dutch labour law.
• Proactively identify and mitigate ER/LR risks.
• Prepare and support EWC information and consultation processes.
• Ensure ER/LR submissions and documentation are compliant.

Skills

Employee & Labour Relations experience

Knowledge of Dutch labour law

Stakeholder management

Negotiation capabilities

Collaboration skills

Job description

Human Resources / Employee & Labour Relations

We are looking for an Employee & Labor Relations Senior Manager (ER/LR) to lead the Employee and Labour Relations agenda in the Netherlands, driving compliance, risk mitigation, and effective employee representation. You will support business continuity through expert guidance on Dutch labour law, Works Councils, and complex ER cases, while ensuring strong governance and stakeholder alignment.

The role

As our ER/LR Senior Manager – Netherlands, you play a critical role in shaping Employee and Labour Relations across the Netherlands, ensuring compliance with Dutch labour law and delivering pragmatic solutions that support business continuity and growth.

You will be reporting to Country Senior HR Director – Netherlands, and you will manage:

Employee & Labour Relations Strategy

• Lead and shape the end-to-end ER/LR agenda for the Netherlands in alignment with Coty’s global HR strategy
• Act as subject matter expert on Dutch labour law, collective labour agreements, and employee relations frameworks
• Provide expert guidance on restructurings, reorganisations, dismissals, and complex employee matters
• Proactively identify and mitigate ER/LR risks across the organisation
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners and Legal to deliver compliant and consistent outcomes

European Works Council & Works Councils

• Prepare, coordinate, and support EWC information and consultation processes
• Manage relationships with local Works Councils and employee representatives in the Netherlands
• Ensure timely, accurate, and legally compliant submissions and documentation
• Act as the primary country contact for EWC-related matters

Compliance, Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure ER/LR submissions, documentation, and processes are legally compliant and audit-ready
• Drive consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and labour agreements
• Support senior leaders with sensitive and high-risk ER/LR matters
• Liaise with external legal counsel, unions, and advisors as required
• Build ER/LR capability within the HR community and leadership teams

You are a Coty fit

As an experienced ER/LR professional, you thrive in a fast-paced and diverse environment. You are a confident, pragmatic, and trusted advisor, able to translate legal complexity into clear business guidance.

• Extensive experience in Employee & Labour Relations in the Netherlands
• Deep expertise in Dutch labour law and Works Council legislation
• Proven experience managing European Works Councils and related processes
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation capabilities
• Experience supporting restructurings and organisational change
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive employee cases
• Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch strongly preferred
• Strong collaboration skills across HR, Legal, and business leadership

If you’re ready to support and shape the future of beauty, we want you on our team!

What we offer

This is a unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

Coty’s global omni-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely. We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.