Senior Manager, Labor Relations

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Manager, Labor Relations for the EMEA region. This role will help develop and deliver our approach to labor relations and social dialogue across the region.

Working closely with the EMEA Director of Employee & Labor Relations, you will help set regional priorities, advise the business on complex labor relations matters, and build effective relationships with employee representatives. You will directly lead engagement with the Dutch Works Council and manage a small team of Labor Relations Consultants responsible for our German, French, and Spanish Works Councils.

We are looking for someone who brings strategic thinking, curiosity and sound judgment, with a natural ability to cut through complexity and offer clear, practical advice. You will be an expert at balancing business priorities with a genuine commitment to meaningful social dialogue.

What You'll Do

• Drive regional strategy: Partner with the Director of ELR to develop and implement our EMEA Labor Relations and social dialogue strategy, ensuring it reflects both business priorities and local requirements.
• Lead works council engagement: Directly manage the Dutch Works Council relationship while providing strategic oversight and guidance to the Labor Relations Consultants responsible for the German, French, and Spanish Works Councils.
• Enable the business: Partner with the business to understand their priorities, anticipate labor relations challenges, and develop practical solutions that support business objectives while respecting social dialogue obligations.
• Stay ahead: Anticipate emerging labor relations trends, risks, regulatory developments, and potential challenges, helping the business plan ahead and make informed decisions.
• Lead and develop the team: Manage, coach, and empower a small team of experienced Labor Relations Consultants, setting priorities and ensuring effective regional delivery.
• Drive operational excellence and insights: Evolve how Labor Relations operates across EMEA, strengthening intake, tracking, reporting, and governance to improve data quality, consistency, and visibility of key activities and risks, while providing meaningful insights to inform priorities and decision-making.

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