EWC Management and Labor – Employee Relations Leader
Galderma
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Paris • 🇫🇷 France
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Senior
About the role
- Lead and deliver the strategic and operational management of European Works Council (EWC) activities
- Ensure full compliance with EU Directive 2009/38/EC and all relevant local labour laws
- Drive continuous improvement in employee relations and EWC effectiveness
- Serve as the primary liaison between company leadership and EWC representatives
- Guarantee timely information and consultation on all transnational projects
- Develop and implement hands-on robust strategies for collective bargaining, dispute resolution, and labour law compliance
- Advise leadership on the implications of labour agreements and employee relations risks
- Be a trusted advisor to senior leadership on labour relations and EWC matters
- Monitor legislative changes and assess their impact on company operations
Requirements
- Advanced degree in HR, Law, Labour & Industrial Relations, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in labour relations and employee engagement within multinational environments
- Proven track record in managing European Works Council or similar transnational employee forums
- Strong knowledge of EU labour directives and local employment laws
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent in English; proficiency in additional European languages preferred.
Benefits
- Professional career development through exposure to global and cross-functional projects
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
labour relationsemployee engagementcollective bargainingdispute resolutionlabour law complianceEU labour directiveslocal employment laws
Soft skills
negotiationcommunicationstakeholder managementstrategic managementoperational managementadvisory skills
Certifications
advanced degree in HRadvanced degree in Lawadvanced degree in Labour & Industrial Relations