Senior Manager - Labour Relations & HR Compliance

Senior Manager - Labour Relations & HR Compliance

Bedford, United Kingdom and 5 more

The Labour Relations & HR Compliance Senior Manager serves as the subject matter expert for labour relations and employment law compliance across EMEA. This role will lead complex Works Council negotiations, manage collective consultation processes and ensure full compliance with local labour legislation.

This position requires significant hands‑on experience managing Works Council relationships and multi‑country labour law compliance across EMEA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and own Works Council negotiations and ongoing employee representative relationships across multiple EMEA locations.
• Develop proactive employee relations strategy (including training and awareness calendar).
• Investigate and document employee relations or compliance concerns in collaboration with the HR department.
• Support HR in administering compliance‑related training.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of HR procedures to ensure they align with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with data privacy and record‑keeping laws.
• Partner with internal departments such as Legal, Payroll, and Risk Management to align compliance processes.
• Coordinate internal or external HR audits, including documentation preparation.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of employment law trends and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5–10 years of direct Labour Relations experience across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.
• Direct experience managing formal Works Council consultations is essential.
• Strong detailed orientation and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, which includes ability to remain objective and use discretion in all situations.
• Highly collaborative and team oriented, able to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Resourceful, with a problem‑solving aptitude, and ability to manage and resolve complex and sensitive situations while managing confidential information appropriately and professionally.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required (preferably in the fields of Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or Law)

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• Posting Date 02/13/2026, 03:03 PM