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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive labor relations expertise, particularly in Germany, with a strong focus on negotiation, organizational change, and compliance with local labor laws. Proven ability to build relationships with employee representatives and influence senior leadership on critical matters.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Labor Relations ExperienceGerman Labor Law KnowledgeNegotiation SkillsStakeholder ManagementFluency in German and English
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Negotiation of Works AgreementsOrganizational Change ManagementRestructuring ProgramsConflict ResolutionRisk Mitigation Strategies
Soft Skills
Strategic ThinkingCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsTrust-BuildingDiscretion
Certifications & Qualifications
Relevant University Degree
Industry Keywords
Co-DeterminationEmployee Representative BodiesWorks CouncilsCollectively Bargained Industrial CompanyTrade-Union Collaboration
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Drive Mitel’s DACH labor relations strategy, primarily focused on Germany with additional support for Austria and Switzerland
- Lead negotiations with employee representative bodies
- Negotiate works agreements, organizational changes, restructuring programs, workforce measures, and social plans
- Build trust-based relationships with works councils and other employee representative bodies
- Advise senior leaders on labor relations, co-determination, organizational change, and labor relations risks
- Identify risks early and develop tailored mitigation strategies
- Partner with Legal, People & Culture, and business leaders on transformation initiatives
- Steer external counsel and provide guidance on complex employee relations matters
- Create alignment across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland while respecting each country’s legal framework
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of labor relations experience in Germany
- Deep, practical knowledge of German labor law and co-determination
- Proven track record leading complex negotiations with works councils and other employee representative bodies, including works agreements and social plans
- Extensive experience supporting transformation, restructuring, and organizational change
- Experience partnering with the business and Legal and managing external counsel
- Strong negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to influence senior leaders
- Strategic thinking, sound judgment, discretion, and ownership of business-critical matters
- Relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience
- Fluent in German and English
- Knowledge of Austria and/or Switzerland is advantageous
- Experience in a collectively bargained industrial or technology company with strong co-determination and trade-union collaboration is advantageous
Benefits
Comp & perks- Opportunity to help businesses connect, collaborate and provide better experiences for customers
- Inclusive working environment
- Workforce diversity commitment
- AI-assisted application screening with human review and hiring-manager final decisions