Manager LER

Danaher Corporation

. Provide employee relations guidance and case management support to associates, leaders, and HR partners .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Labor and Employee Relations, including case management, performance improvement processes, and compliance with employment laws. Proficient in managing employee relations in unionized environments and collaborating with works councils and employee representative bodies.

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Labor And Employee RelationsEmployee Relations Case ManagementEmployment Law KnowledgeUnionized Environment ExperiencePerformance Management

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementGrievance HandlingWorkforce Reduction ActivitiesPerformance Improvement ProcessesDisciplinary ActionsInvestigationsCollective Agreement NegotiationData AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentCompliance Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Employee Relations Case Management SystemsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeJuris Doctor (J.D.)

Industry Keywords

Human Resources Business PartneringManufacturing EnvironmentWorks CouncilsEmployee Representative BodiesLabor Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide employee relations guidance and case management support to associates, leaders, and HR partners
Ensure employee relations matters are managed consistently, compliantly, and in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws
Serve as a key liaison between the Life Sciences Platform, Operating Companies, works council and employee representative bodies, Danaher’s Global Labor & Employee Relations Center of Excellence, Compliance Team, and L&E Legal team
Partner with HR and business leaders on employee relations matters and consistent application of policies, procedures, and employment legislation
Manage individual or collective workforce reduction activities and operational or organizational changes requiring consultation with works councils and employee representative bodies
Own, conduct, and support performance improvement processes, disciplinary actions, grievance hearings, and other associate-related matters
Support development, implementation, and maintenance of employee relations policies, procedures, toolkits, and standard work
Act as liaison with the Danaher LER COE for assigned Operating Companies in relevant jurisdictions
Maintain employee relations case data and reporting, analyze trends, and identify opportunities to mitigate risk and improve organizational effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctor (J.D.), or equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years of experience in Labor and Employee Relations, Human Resources Business Partnering, Employment Law, or a related Human Resources discipline within the relevant jurisdiction(s)
Experience managing employee relations cases, including investigations, performance management, disciplinary matters, grievances, and workforce reduction activities
Experience working in a unionized environment and/or with works councils and other employee representative bodies
Working knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations within the relevant jurisdiction(s)
Ability to travel up to 25%
Experience supporting employee relations within a manufacturing environment (plus)
Advanced competency in preparing and negotiating collective / factory agreements consistent with country best practices (plus)
Experience using employee relations case management systems and reporting tools (plus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Culture of belonging
Danaher’s system of continuous improvement
Ability to travel up to 25%