Purpose of the job
Our People + Talent (P+T) Advisors work closely with managers and colleagues to deliver effective, pragmatic, and commercially focused HR support across designated business areas. Operating within a multi-country environment, with primary responsibility for Germany and DACH region while supporting additional countries as required, this role is to ensure that people practices are delivered in line with company policies, procedures, and local employment legislation.
You'll report to a Senior P+T Business Partner and play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of HR services, taking the lead in on managing employee relations casework, supporting organizational change, and maintaining a consistent and compliant employee experience across the employee lifecycle. We will be needing you to apply sound judgement to interpret employment laws and policies, to ensure compliance and mitigate risks, with escalation and support from the Senior Business Partner on more complex or high-risk matters. For this role, you must have strong knowledge and experience in Works Council legislation.
In your application (within the "My suitability" question box), please outline your experience with Works Councils. This would ideally include the level of your legislative understanding of the relationship(s), the depth of your involvement with Works Councils around key touch points, negotiations and discussions, and any other areas of expertise and experience in this critical area.
The role is largely based remotely, but being able to access our offices in Berlin, Dusseldorf or Frankfurt would be advantageous.
Please submit your details / application in English as we can't progress your application without that.
Key responsibilities
Execute global P+T strategies at the regional and local level, ensuring alignment with business objectives and local operational requirements
Act as the primary People + Talent point of contact for the German Works Council (Betriebsrat), building and maintaining effective working relationships and managing day-to-day interactions in a professional, collaborative, and solutions-focused manner
Provide a high-quality P+T advisory service to managers and colleagues, offering pragmatic, customer-focused guidance in line with company policies, procedures, and local employment legislation
Provide expert guidance to managers and business leaders on Works Council requirements, employee participation rights, and associated employment law considerations
Coach and support managers to build capability in people management and the application of HR policies and processes
Manage day-to-day employee relations casework, including grievances, disciplinaries, absence, family leave, and performance matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes
Provide guidance and coaching to colleagues and managers on conflict resolution
Lead and coordinate Works Council consultation and information processes, ensuring compliance with applicable German labour and co-determination legislation
Define, implement, and enforce compliant local P+T policies that align with both company guidelines and regional/local regulations
Support line managers with performance management issues, providing guidance on performance appraisals, development plans, and improvement strategies
Ensure alignment with the global colleague experience, offering guidance on retention, engagement, and talent development
Support organizational change initiatives, including restructures, business transfers (eg ARD / TUPE), and new business onboarding, ensuring smooth and compliant implementation, and minimal disruption at local level
Contribute to the review, design, and implementation of P+T policies, processes, and practices, ensuring alignment with current legislation and best practice
Promote continuous improvement in P+T service delivery, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, consistency, and compliance
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