Director, Labor & Employee Relations – Europe
West Pharmaceutical Services
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Eschweiler • Germany
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About the role
- Play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the company’s regional HR strategy
- Focus on labor relations, employee engagement, investigations, and policy management
- Act as chief spokesperson for the Company to the German Works Council and union
- Ensure the company maintains a positive and productive work environment
- Develop and support the design and delivery of labor and employee relations strategies and initiatives
- Foster positive management-employee relationships and support a diverse, fair, and respectful workplace
- Lead, develop and implement a comprehensive regional strategy for positive employee relations
- Create and implement employee relations programs to enhance job satisfaction and employee engagement
- Oversee and participate in investigations and disciplinary process across European locations
- Create, implement, standardize and harmonize site-level HR policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Psychology, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years HR experience (strategic and operational)
- 5+ years of experience in labor and employee relations
- Experience within an international manufacturing company
- Minimum C1 level German and English communication skills
- Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills.
- Organizational skills to enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially for the successful execution of related activities.
Benefits
- Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
- Giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work.
- Commitment to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
labor relationsemployee engagementinvestigationspolicy managementHR strategyemployee relations strategiesHR policiesstrategic HR experienceoperational HR experienceinternational manufacturing experience
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsplanningprioritizationgoal achievementinterpersonal skillsleadershipconflict resolutionteam collaborationcultural sensitivity
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in Industrial RelationsBachelor’s degree in PsychologyBachelor’s degree in Business Administration