Labor Relations Manager (m/f/d) - REMOTE

Ansys; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Labor Relations Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in fostering strong relationships with employee representatives. This exciting position involves negotiating collective agreements and collaborating with legal and HR teams to ensure compliance with labor laws. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, leveraging your expertise in Labor Relations to drive initiatives that support both the organization and its employees. Embrace the opportunity to impact innovation and human advancement while working alongside talented professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Labor Relations within the IT industry.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with employee representatives.
• Negotiate collective agreements and conduct consultations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Team Player

Problem-Solving

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Education

HR or Law Degree

Relevant Professional Experience

Tools

IT Tools and Systems

Job description

Requisition #: 16317

Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.

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Summary / Role Purpose
The Labor Relations Manager (m/f/d) is responsible for building and maintaining a constructive and trusted relationship with the employee representatives in Germany. This subject matter expert is in charge of driving the execution of all Labor Relations initiatives as well as all processes as required under German collective labor law. The position reports directly to the Country Human Resources Manager, DACH and will be co-managed by the Assistant General Counsel & Director, Global Employment. In addition, the Labor Relations Manager works closely with local and global team members of Human Resources, Legal, Data Privacy Team as well as other relevant stakeholders such as business leaders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Acting as company representative towards the works council(s) and its committee(s)
• Responsible for the entire flow of information between the employer and the works council(s)
• Conducting consultations and negotiations with the works council(s) as well as preparation and follow-up of the meetings with the respected stakeholders
• Drafting collective company agreements and guidelines or coordination of completion with the relevant stakeholders and departments
• Negotiating collective company agreements independently or jointly with other stakeholders depending on complexity
• Close collaboration with the in-house Legal- and HR-Team and internal and external consultants
• Building and providing training on collective labor matters and newly emerging topics with regard to possible co-determination

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• HR or Law degree or relevant professional experience in a comparable field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in the IT-industry in the field of Labor Relations in a comparable position and proven track record of success
• Profound experience in working with works council(s) and its committee(s)
• Affinity to IT tools and systems
• Working experience gained in a fast paced and multi-national environment is a must
• Team player, familiar with working in a matrix-organization
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• High level of professionalism and discretion
• Structured and results oriented way of working
• Open minded, flexible, solution oriented, creative (thinking outside the box)
• Fluent in German and English (verbal and written)
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Comfort with high-volume work and navigating in ambiguity
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to function independently and as part of a team while managing multiple projects

WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively, we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost. Ready to feel inspired? Check out some of our recent customer stories, here and here.

At Ansys, it’s about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It’s about the “what’s next” as much as the “mission accomplished.” And it’s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics.

CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BE
Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards, although our list goes on: Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace globally and in the U.S., Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and U.K.).

For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.