Labor Relations Leader managing Labor Relations strategy in Germany for GE Vernova. Collaborating with HR leaders and overseeing compliance with labor issues across the country.
Responsibilities
Drive Labor Relations strategy for Germany in partnership with Business Labor Relations roles
Lead deployment of company wide initiatives in the country in partnership with the HR Country Lead for Germany
Advise global management and project leaders on labor issues in country and risk management
Provide Labor Relation advise to GE Vernova Data Privacy Council for introducing IT tools
Manage directly the relationship with Group Works Council of GE Vernova shared legal entity and trade unions
As part of the management board (Arbeitsdirektor) report to the supervisory board on Labor Relation issues
Project manage deployment of company-wide initiative, including requirement for new IT tools and processes under co-determination requirements
Develop strong partnership with country HR leaders and operations management leaders to support management of employees’ representatives in an effective manner avoiding disruptions to the business and minimizing any limits to management flexibility
Work closely with operations to ensure that Labor Relations practices are consistent across the country with operational strategies and conducive to success
Organizes knowledge sharing to convey information about new approaches and best practices
Support key business negotiation preparation and act as a non-participant advisor to critical local collective negotiations as required
Provide Labor Relations expert support to deploy help anticipate and address complex situations and create solutions
Guide Labor Relations issues in potential acquisition and divestiture decisions
Support and deliver training as appropriate
Help prepare standard work for the preparation of materials required for Works Council engagement and information and consultation processes
Requirements
Very strong experience in Labor Relations in Germany (manufacturing environment preferred)
Fluent in German and English
Masters’ degree or equivalent knowledge/experience in labor law or industrial relations
Demonstrated positive communication and influencer skills and business acumen to effectively interact with business leaders
Excellent negotiation skills
Can balance challenging and complex business priorities with strong employee advocacy
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
Undertake ~20-30% travel to attend Works Council meetings in person, other sites in Germany and Labour Relations Team meeting as needed to support Labour Relations activities in Europe
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