Labor Relations Consultant

Overview

The Opportunity At Adobe, we believe exceptional employee experiences are built on a foundation of trust, collaboration, and open communication. We are seeking a Labor Relations Consultant to join our Employee Experience (EX) team in Munich. In this role, you will play a key part in encouraging constructive and productive labor relations by partnering closely with our German Works Council. The ideal candidate combines deep labor relations expertise with strong stakeholder management skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Build and nurture a strong and collaborative relationship with our German Works Council.
• Act as the main liaison for interactions and consultations with the Works Council.
• Lead and coordinate information and consultation processes, including preparing materials, facilitating discussions, managing communications, and coordinating expert audits when required.
• Manage Works Council committees and coordinate related budgets and administrative processes.
• Negotiate Works Council agreements and employment‑related initiatives that align with strategic objectives and employee interests.
• Gather feedback from employee representatives and Works Council members, providing meaningful insights and updates to key collaborators.
• Continuously improve processes and drive consistency in our approach to social dialogue and employee representation.
• Partner across the business, acting as a dependable advisor to leaders and Employee Experience teams on Works Council matters for Germany.
• Address specific EMEA‑wide Labor Relations topics alongside other Labor Relations Consultants in the region to ensure alignment and consistency across Works Councils.
• Support business changes impacting employees, including hiring, organizational changes, and other workforce initiatives.
• Support the implementation of new or updated people programs, policies, and practices.
• Work together with Employment Legal, Employee Relations, and COEs on Employee Relations issues and Employment Law topics as necessary.

• Learning Fund:
  Up to $11,000 annually for education and professional development.
• Childcare Support:
  We cover childcare costs for children up to the age of 6.
• Extra Wellbeing Days:
  Additional paid days off.
• Wellbeing Budget: A personal reimbursement budget for fitness, mental health support, or other wellbeing activities.

• Comprehensive knowledge of German Labor laws and Employment regulations.
• Significant experience working with Works Councils and employee representatives in Germany.
• A collaborative and solution‑focused approach and experience in building positive relationships across different areas and layers of the organization.
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to unite people around common objectives.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, diverse, and fast‑paced environment where priorities can evolve.
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening, facilitation, presentation, and collaborator management.
• Proficient in both German and English; additional languages are a plus.

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