Senior People Business Partner – Employee Relations, Works Council Matters

• Supports employee relations and works council activities across Germany.
• Works closely with People Business Partners, managers, the Legal team, and the works council.
• Advises on German co-determination requirements and builds a relationship of trust with the works council.
• Leads and coordinates works council consultation and co-determination procedures under the German Works Constitution Act (BetrVG).
• Develops processes in the areas of Employee Relations, labor relations, and works council matters.
• Supports organizational changes, restructurings, and workforce initiatives involving works council participation.
• Maintains legally compliant HR processes, records, documentation, and supporting evidence.
• Collaborates with global stakeholders to ensure compliance with German labor relations regulations.
• Implements and administers works council agreements.
• Prepares and submits documentation relating to hires, promotions, transfers, organizational changes, personnel actions, and departures.
• Works with internal and external legal counsel on employment law matters.
• Advises managers and People Business Partners on employment law issues and prepares training materials and communications.

• At least four years of experience managing works council matters and co-determination processes in Germany.
• At least four years of experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, labor relations, or a related field.
• Experience with works council procedures relating to hiring, organizational changes, and the full employee lifecycle.
• Business-fluent German and English.
• Expertise in German employment law and the German Works Constitution Act (BetrVG).
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to balance legal requirements with business objectives.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a process-oriented mindset.
• This position requires a background check.
• Access to information protected by U.S. export control laws may be subject to the appropriate authorization.

• Equity grants for all employees.
• 30 days of annual leave, public holidays, and paid days for volunteering.
• Company pension plan through direct insurance.
• Training and career development programs.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including mental health support.
• Support for fertility treatments and paid parental leave.