HR Project Manager Employee Relations & Works Councils (EMEA) - Manager

Works Councils & Employee Representatives (EMEA) Own oversight of Works Councils and Employee Representative structures across EMEA Review existing agreements, consultation requirements, governance structures, and statutory obligations Build and maintain centralized trackers covering agreements, timelines, elections, and country-specific risks Identify compliance risks, gaps, and blockers related to transformation activities Establish review cycles (annual, quarterly, and ad-hoc) tied to restructuring, legal changes, or M&A Develop readiness frameworks for new Works Council elections and first-time employee representative consultations Coordinate consultation and governance requirements with Works Councils and Employee Representatives Ensure alignment between ER processes, reward governance, and legal obligations Develop regionally aligned ER guidelines and escalation frameworks Implement oversight mechanisms to proactively identify ER trends and risks Support initiatives to build manager capability in handling ER matters Provide practical guidance on early issue identification, fair resolution, and Works Council engagement Improved visibility and consistency of ER and Works Council activity Increased readiness for new Works Council or Employee Representative formations Proven HR project management experience in multi-country environments Strong knowledge of Employee Relations and Works Councils, particularly in EMEA Experience supporting new employment legislation (pay transparency preferred) Strong stakeholder management skills with Legal, Compensation, and HR leadership Highly organized with experience building trackers, frameworks, and governance models Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving structure during change Experience supporting Works Councils during restructuring, transformation, or MA