Labor Relations Manager
ZF Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Vitoria-Gasteiz • 🇪🇸 Spain
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SeniorLead
About the role
- Developing and implementing labor relations strategies to support business goals
- Acting as the company’s lead negotiator in collective bargaining agreements
- Providing expert guidance on labor law, employment contracts, grievances, and disciplinary actions
- Maintaining and fostering effective relationships with unions, works councils, and employee representatives
- Collaborating with business leaders and HR teams to ensure labor strategies align with broader HR and business objectives
- Monitoring and assessing legislative and regulatory changes impacting labor and employment in Spain
- Overseeing employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations
- Driving employee engagement initiatives that support a positive and productive work environment
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Law, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in labor relations, employment law, and HR generalist functions, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing industry
- Proven experience in union negotiations and collective bargaining in Spain
- Strong knowledge of Spanish labor law, employment regulations, and works council interactions
- Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills
- Experience working in a multinational environment, managing complex labor issues across different sites
- Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English.
Benefits
- Career growth and professional development in a global organization
- Dynamic and international environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
labor relationscollective bargainingemployment lawgrievances managementdisciplinary actionsemployee relationsconflict resolutionworkplace investigationsSpanish labor lawemployment regulations
Soft skills
negotiation skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsrelationship managementemployee engagement
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster’s degree