Employee and Labor Relations Consultant

American Express

. Report to the Manager, Colleague and Labor Relations for Germany and Austria .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeFrankfurt am Main • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of German and Austrian labor law, with a focus on individual and collective labor relations. Proven ability to lead works council consultations and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders in a multinational environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Knowledge Of German Labor LawExperience With German Works CouncilsFluency In German And EnglishUniversity Degree In LawProficiency In Microsoft Office

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Hard Skills

Individual Labor LawCollective Labor LawEmployee-Relations ExpertiseContract Template DevelopmentDisciplinary Case ManagementHealth And Safety SupportWorks Council Agreement DevelopmentLegal GuidanceLabor Law ConsultationProject Participation

Soft Skills

Excellent Interpersonal SkillsStrong Communication SkillsDetail-OrientedAbility To Liaise With All Organizational Levels

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPointCopilot

Industry Keywords

Employee RelationsHR GeneralistMultinational EnvironmentBackground Verification CheckCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Manager, Colleague and Labor Relations for Germany and Austria
Lead and support works council consultations for new IT systems, compensation programs, reorganizations, and other national or international initiatives
Provide guidance on individual and collective labor law matters in Germany and Austria
Develop and update works council agreements, contract templates, and guidelines
Support management of disciplinary cases
Support Health & Safety activities in Germany
Participate in global colleague and labor relations initiatives and projects
Collaborate with business leaders, the Country Executive Team, Legal, Compliance, and local and international project teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in law (Staatsexamen, Magister/Magistra in law, or LL.M. in German labor or economic law)
Initial relevant professional experience as an employee-relations specialist, HR generalist, and/or labor-law professional
Advanced knowledge of German individual and collective labor law
Preferably knowledge of Austrian individual and collective labor law
Experience working with German works councils, preferably in a highly matrixed multinational environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to liaise with all organizational levels
Ability to focus on detail and broader implications of issues
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Copilot
Fluency in German and English, written and verbal
Employment eligibility to work in Germany; American Express will not pursue visa sponsorship
Successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
Support for financial well-being and retirement
Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
Onsite and online Healthy Living activities, including health and workout webinars and in-person screening opportunities
Onsite Healthy Living room for exercise or relaxation programs, with onsite shower room facility and regularly scheduled massages
Parental perks, including first aid rooms for breastfeeding privacy, emergency back-up childcare services and childcare allowance
Optional on-site visits from Occupational Doctors for workplace health consultations
Free and confidential counselling support through the Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities