Industrial Relations Expert Germany (f/m/d)

Req ID:511152 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Industrial Relations Expert Germany (f/m/d) in Berlin, Ernst-Reuter-Platz 6, we’re looking for?

Your Future Role:

Within the Center of Expertise (CoE) Industrial Relations, the Industrial Relations Expert Germany (f/m/d) supports Alstom’s transformation across all German sites. Working in close partnership with HR Business Partners, the role ensures that organizational changes, transformation initiatives, and workforce measures are designed and implemented in a legally compliant, socially responsible, and sustainable way within the German co-determination framework. The position acts as a subject-matter expert and trusted sparring partner for complex industrial relations topics, particularly in situations involving organizational change, restructuring, workforce adjustments, or negotiations with employee representatives. A key focus of the role is to enable transformation in Germany while maintaining constructive social dialogue, trust, and stability with works councils and trade unions.

We’ll look to you to:

• Act as an Industrial Relations expert within the German co-determination system, supporting negotiations and dialogue with works councils and trade unions at local and regional levels


• Support the design and implementation of transformation, restructuring and efficiency programs across German sites in close collaboration with local HR Business Partners and business leaders


• Contribute to the preparation and negotiation of reconciliation-of-interests agreements, social plans, and other collective-law agreements in connection with organizational changes


• Ensure constructive, transparent and forward-looking cooperation with employee representatives, enabling early identification and resolution of potential conflicts


• Conduct industrial relations risk assessments for transformation projects and develop mitigation strategies and management decision proposals


• Evaluate the legal feasibility and collective-law implications of planned workforce and organizational measures


• Review company agreements, ensuring alignment with internal policies and German labour law


• Strengthen the HR community through training and capability building on German labour law, transformation processes, and social dialogue

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• University degree in law or business law, ideally with a focus on labour law (minimum one state exam or equivalent qualification)


• Several years of experience in labour law or HR with strong exposure to co-determination and works council negotiations in Germany


• Excellent knowledge of German individual and collective labour law, including practical experience in transformation or restructuring contexts


• Strong consulting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills in complex and sensitive environments


• Ability to translate strategic business objectives into legally sound and socially sustainable solutions


• Analytical and structured mindset combined with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach


• Native German and excellent English communication skills


• Willingness to travel to German Alstom sites when required

Things You’ll Enjoy
Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility


• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package, 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized “Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket)


• Work in our modern headquarter at Ernst-Reuter-Platz with excellent public transportation access


• Optimize work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models


• Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries 


• Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programs 


• Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events


• Access to corporate benefits

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Equal Opportunities Statement
As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

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