Senior Employee Relations Consultant

Computershare UK

Senior Employee Relations Consultant providing HR legal advisory at Computershare, involved in employee relations and coaching leaders in Germany.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeMunich • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise and support leaders on employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, performance issues, and sickness-related absences, to ensure prompt, effective, and policy-compliant resolution
Ensure that particularly complex or high-risk cases are escalated to the appropriate teams in accordance with agreed escalation processes
Maintain and ensure completeness of records and documentation related to ER cases
Collaborate with Legal and external counsel to resolve complex ER issues and continuously monitor legal developments to ensure they are reflected in company policies and processes
Identify recurring themes and trends to inform targeted training and development for business leaders
Produce and analyze ER-related data, identify appropriate solutions where needed, and contribute specialized Employee Relations expertise to People-team and business projects
Provide company-wide support for assigned ER activities as part of change programs, working closely with colleagues to effectively manage and implement workforce changes
Deliver specialized advice and coaching to managers and employees, and ensure implementation of Employee Relations processes and policies; ensure consistent application across the organization and that all recommendations comply with applicable legal requirements
Advise on and contribute to cross-cutting People policies, including local variations
Ensure our policies are up to date and compliant with legal requirements
Support the wider Continental Europe People team on workforce matters and provide guidance on local employment law, cultural norms, and country-specific differences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant HR qualification or extensive experience in ER case management and employment law procedures
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in English and German; Polish language skills are an advantage
High ethical standards and strong alignment with our company values and culture
Proven experience building and developing strong, trusted relationships at all levels, supported by confident presence, personal credibility, and strong communication and influencing skills
Ability to collaborate effectively in virtual teams and a global environment
Good understanding of how a larger, commercially-focused organization operates
Experience working under tight deadlines and meeting or exceeding service level agreements (SLAs)
Strong organisational skills, a structured approach to work, and keen attention to detail
Fluent spoken and written English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellbeing support, including an employee assistance program that can support you and your family when needed
Flexible working. We support you in finding the best work–life balance and give you the freedom to make decisions appropriate to your role
Invest in our company. Use part of your salary to buy company shares; we contribute a matching amount
A world of opportunity. Everyone has the chance to develop through job-specific training, access to a comprehensive online learning portal, and tailored career plans
Added value for you. We are an open, family-like team with experienced colleagues who support your growth
Extras ranging from internal awards, referral bonuses, and team events to opportunities to build a global network

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Hard Skills & Tools

employee relationscase managementemployment law proceduresdata analysispolicy compliancetraining and developmentworkforce managementchange managementlegal compliancedocumentation management

Soft Skills

communication skillsrelationship buildinginfluencing skillscollaborationorganizational skillsattention to detailethical standardscredibilitystructured approachability to work under tight deadlines

Certifications

HR qualification