Labor Relations Manager

Job Summary

To support effective labor relations, the full-time Labor Relations Manager will provide expert advice on labor law matters, negotiate works agreements, and maintain constructive relationships with employee representatives, working either remotely or at one of the office locations.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct negotiations on behalf of the Human Resources department and prepare for discussions with employee representatives
• Ensure compliance with labor law, collective agreements, and internal regulations while advising managers and HR partners
• Coordinate labor law issues with works councils and oversee the supervision of restructurings and change processes

Required qualifications

• Completed degree in Law, Business Law, or Labor Law
• In-depth knowledge of collective and individual labor law (e.g., BetrVG, ArbZG, TzBfG)
• Professional experience in human resources with a focus on labor relations, preferably in a collective agreement environment
• Experience in negotiating and dealing with employee representatives
• Very good German language skills in writing and speaking, along with good English language skills