Director, Labour and Employee Relations, EMEA
Medtronic
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Meerbusch • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Lead
About the role
- Develop and implement regional employee and labor relations strategies aligned with global HR policies and local legislation
- Lead complex investigations, grievance procedures, and conflict resolution efforts with discretion and integrity
- Partner with legal counsel and HR teams to manage collective bargaining agreements, union relationships, and works council engagements
- Monitor and interpret labor law developments across EMEA, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
- Provide coaching and training to HR and management on employee relations best practices
- Drive continuous improvement in workplace culture, employee engagement, and policy adherence
- Lead crisis response and change management initiatives related to workforce transitions, reorganizations, or disputes
- Design and deliver training programs for HR and management on employee relations, conflict resolution, and compliance
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in employee and labor relations, with a strong track record in the EMEA region
- Deep knowledge of employment laws and labor practices across multiple EMEA countries
- Proven success in union negotiations, works council engagement, and managing complex employee relations cases
- Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage sensitive issues with professionalism
- Fluent in English; additional European languages a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Dynamic, international work environment with a mission-driven culture
- Opportunities to shape regional strategy and influence global policy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
employee relationslabor relationsconflict resolutiongrievance procedurescollective bargainingcompliancetraining program designchange managementworkforce transitionsnegotiation
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsnegotiation skillsconflict resolution skillsprofessionalismcoachingdiscretionintegrityambiguity navigationleadershipcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in LawBachelor’s degree in Business Administrationadvanced degree preferred