Strategic Employee Relations Lead - NL & BE

APM Terminals; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an Employee Relations Manager for the Netherlands & Belgium. You will drive strategic ER/LR initiatives, engage with unions and works councils, and ensure compliant employment practices across NL and BE.

The role blends strategic influence with hands-on operational activity in a multinational setting. You will advise senior leaders, manage complex employee relations matters, and collaborate with colleagues across the region on cross-border initiatives, while ensuring effective

Qualifications

• LL.M. or equivalent in Employment/Labor Law.
• 7–10 years of Employee Relations/Labor Relations experience, including the Netherlands.
• Experience with labor relations and employee representative structures in other European countries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employment law and labor relations to leaders and HR stakeholders.
• Engage with works councils, unions, and for collective bargaining topics in NL and BE.
• Drive organizational change initiatives from ER/LR perspective.
• Lead complex ER cases and investigations, and coordinate with external counsel.
• Identify risks and ensure compliance with Dutch/Belgian law and CAOs.
• Build relationships with works councils, unions, external advisors, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to ER policies and best practices across North Europe Continent.
• Collaborate with regional/global ER colleagues on cross-border projects.

Skills

Employment law

Labor relations

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

LL.M. in Employment/Labor Law

Job description

Maersk is seeking an Employee Relations Manager for the Netherlands & Belgium. You will drive strategic ER/LR initiatives, engage with unions and works councils, and ensure compliant employment practices across NL and BE.

The role blends strategic influence with hands-on operational activity in a multinational setting. You will advise senior leaders, manage complex employee relations matters, and collaborate with colleagues across the region on cross-border initiatives, while ensuring effective