Senior Employee Relations Manager - (Works Council Focus) - "Global Life-Science Leader"
Job Title: Senior Manager, Employee Relations
Position Type: Permanent / Direct hire
Locations: Belgium, Germany, UK / fully remote
Desired Languages: German and English, and Dutch - written and spoken
About Labcorp:
We are a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services that helps doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development laboratory capabilities, our 60,000+ employees combine cutting-edge innovation, science and technology to solve some of today’s biggest health challenges, accelerate life-changing healthcare breakthroughs and impact lives around the world.
Job Overview:
Have you experience of developing and implementing works council and trade union strategies to support organizational goals? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced and engaging environment where you can make a difference to the employee experience?
If so, read on! Labcorp are recruiting for an experienced employee relations professional to lead on work council strategy for its non-US locations. This role is based in Europe and serves as a strategic link between the business and works councils in Germany, Belgium, and France. As part of a global ER team, you will collaborate across regions to ensure compliance, foster trust, and drive proactive collective employee relations initiatives and programmes. This role is key in supporting works council negotiations and fostering positive relationships with non-US unions.
The role is part of a global team supporting Labcorp employees in the US, UK, Europe, India and APAC.
The opportunities for growth and development are only limited to the candidate’s ambition.
YOUR Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a comprehensive work council and collective employee relations strategy for non-US Labcorp locations to support organisational goals and ensure compliance with regulations.
Act as the primary liaison between the business and works councils, ensuring accurate and timely communication.
Provide expert counsel to senior leadership on work council and trade union matters to deliver business goals.
Equip internal stakeholders to engage effectively with works councils, providing guidance and best practices.
Prepare documentation and coordinate with internal stakeholders for works council consultations.
Lead or contribute to global ER projects where collective engagement is necessary.
Provide insights and recommendations to enhance ER strategies across jurisdictions.
Advise on high risk and complex employee relations situations when necessary.
Partner with HR and other centres of excellence to deliver integrated solutions as OneHR.
Serve as the liaison between the business and works councils, ensuring matters are presented appropriately.
YOUR Education and Experience Required:
Degree educated with relevant professional qualification desirable
Minimum 5 years’ works council and union experience
Experience in multiple European jurisdictions (Germany, Belgium and France preferred)
Accreditation in Human Resources or similar is desirable
Specialist legal or employment law qualifications
YOUR Skills and Competencies:
Strong knowledge of employment laws, works council practices and regulations
Excellent negotiation, mediation, communication and interpersonal skills
Experience of working in a global, matrix organisation
Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to manage and resolve conflicts and disputes effectively
Ability to disseminate technical and complex information and provide update to key stakeholders
Experience of balancing competing priorities from various internal stakeholders
Strategic thinking, with excellent analytical and problem solving experience
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, including works council members, unions representatives, employees and leadership
Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience, tact, and respect
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Additional requirements:
German and Dutch- written and spoken
Excellent written and spoken business English
Working Conditions:
Flexible work pattern to support multiple time zones (whilst complying with working time provisions for the country where the successful candidate resides)
Hybrid or office based depending on location.
Minimal travel (5-10%) may be required locally or internationally.
What you will find at Labcorp:
Work-life balance: At Labcorp, you can manage your work-life balance with their employee-friendly leave policy and enjoy dedicated time with your friends and family. Work days are from Monday to Friday with flexible work timings.
Training & development: Labcorp offers developmental training in self-paced, virtual, and live-in-person formats to help grow your career. The company aims to help improve your cultural awareness, offer valuable global insights and help you develop a strong global mindset. Labcorp increases employee engagement, encouraging cross-team connections and creating a culture of mentorship throughout the organization.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
We encourage all to apply
If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.
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Senior Employee Relations Manager - (Works Council Focus) - "Global Life-Science Leader"
Job Title: Senior Manager, Employee Relations
Position Type: Permanent / Direct hire
Locations: Belgium, Germany, UK / fully remote
Desired Languages: German and English, and Dutch - written and spoken
About Labcorp:
We are a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services that helps doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development laboratory capabilities, our 60,000+ employees combine cutting-edge innovation, science and technology to solve some of today’s biggest health challenges, accelerate life-changing healthcare breakthroughs and impact lives around the world.
Job Overview:
Have you experience of developing and implementing works council and trade union strategies to support organizational goals? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced and engaging environment where you can make a difference to the employee experience?
If so, read on! Labcorp are recruiting for an experienced employee relations professional to lead on work council strategy for its non-US locations. This role is based in Europe and serves as a strategic link between the business and works councils in Germany, Belgium, and France. As part of a global ER team, you will collaborate across regions to ensure compliance, foster trust, and drive proactive collective employee relations initiatives and programmes. This role is key in supporting works council negotiations and fostering positive relationships with non-US unions.
The role is part of a global team supporting Labcorp employees in the US, UK, Europe, India and APAC.
The opportunities for growth and development are only limited to the candidate’s ambition.
YOUR Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a comprehensive work council and collective employee relations strategy for non-US Labcorp locations to support organisational goals and ensure compliance with regulations.
Act as the primary liaison between the business and works councils, ensuring accurate and timely communication.
Provide expert counsel to senior leadership on work council and trade union matters to deliver business goals.
Equip internal stakeholders to engage effectively with works councils, providing guidance and best practices.
Prepare documentation and coordinate with internal stakeholders for works council consultations.
Lead or contribute to global ER projects where collective engagement is necessary.
Provide insights and recommendations to enhance ER strategies across jurisdictions.
Advise on high risk and complex employee relations situations when necessary.
Partner with HR and other centres of excellence to deliver integrated solutions as OneHR.
Serve as the liaison between the business and works councils, ensuring matters are presented appropriately.
YOUR Education and Experience Required:
Degree educated with relevant professional qualification desirable
Minimum 5 years’ works council and union experience
Experience in multiple European jurisdictions (Germany, Belgium and France preferred)
Accreditation in Human Resources or similar is desirable
Specialist legal or employment law qualifications
YOUR Skills and Competencies:
Strong knowledge of employment laws, works council practices and regulations
Excellent negotiation, mediation, communication and interpersonal skills
Experience of working in a global, matrix organisation
Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to manage and resolve conflicts and disputes effectively
Ability to disseminate technical and complex information and provide update to key stakeholders
Experience of balancing competing priorities from various internal stakeholders
Strategic thinking, with excellent analytical and problem solving experience
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, including works council members, unions representatives, employees and leadership
Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience, tact, and respect
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Additional requirements:
German and Dutch- written and spoken
Excellent written and spoken business English
Working Conditions:
Flexible work pattern to support multiple time zones (whilst complying with working time provisions for the country where the successful candidate resides)
Hybrid or office based depending on location.
Minimal travel (5-10%) may be required locally or internationally.
What you will find at Labcorp:
Work-life balance: At Labcorp, you can manage your work-life balance with their employee-friendly leave policy and enjoy dedicated time with your friends and family. Work days are from Monday to Friday with flexible work timings.
Training & development: Labcorp offers developmental training in self-paced, virtual, and live-in-person formats to help grow your career. The company aims to help improve your cultural awareness, offer valuable global insights and help you develop a strong global mindset. Labcorp increases employee engagement, encouraging cross-team connections and creating a culture of mentorship throughout the organization.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
We encourage all to apply
If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.