● Directly manage high-stakes employee relations matters, including complex grievances, internal investigations, and disciplinary hearings.
● Provide expert coaching and guidance to the EMEA People Team and regional leadership on conflict resolution and risk mitigation.
● Assist with development and delivery of training programs, such as performance management, dispute resolution techniques, employee awareness, etc.
● Analyze employee relations data to identify trends and partner with stakeholders for addressing any identified macro needs within the organization
● Serve as the primary Company contact for all EMEA works councils, unions and employee delegates, including in Spain, Germany, the UK, and France.
● Lead negotiations and consultations with employee representatives over collective bargaining agreements, shop agreements, policy rollouts, equality plans and other Company initiatives
● Advise the Company on the terms and application of sectoral collective bargaining agreements in our EMEA locations
● Proactively manage relationships with stakeholders to minimize conflict and facilitate business agility.
● Serve as a key partner to the GM, EMEA and the EMEA/Barcelona People Teams.
● Act as a lead in EMEA for the Employee & Labor Relations team while maintaining a tight feedback loop with the VP, Employee & Labor Relations in New York.