Senior Labor and Employee Relations Partner ( m/f/d)

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About NetApp

NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.

If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. We embrace diversity and openness because it's in our DNA. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond.

"At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization."-George Kurian, CEO

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Key Responsibilities

Labor Relations and Conflict Resolution

• Lead the strategic vision and tactical implementation of designing and developing in-country labor relations strategies with employee representative bodies such as unions and works councils, specifically in Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
• Write clear and detailed technical documentation that is legally compliant for labor relations assignments, policies, and procedures, balancing compliance requirements that cultivate fairness and transparency with process improvements that streamline efficiency and leverage technology and automation where possible, partnering with both Legal and the business to achieve those goals.
• Effectively negotiate and implement collective agreements around policy and procedure changes, reductions in force, terminations, and other HR and business matters, leveraging labor law knowledge across countries for insights.
• Exercise strong professional judgment, emotional intelligence, collaborative communication, and relationship-building with external stakeholders and cross-functional partners in HR, the business, and especially Legal to ensure compliance with all labor laws and regulations.
• Evaluate and utilize metrics that look towards broader organizational health improvements, continuously improve labor relations processes, and proactively spot labor relations issues to help reduce and avoid litigation.
• Practical experience leading conflict resolution, collaborative problem-solving, mediations, and arbitrations to resolve workplace conflict and grievance procedures effectively between employees, managers, government agencies, and labor organizations.
• Have a can-do philosophy and a pragmatic approach when it comes to employee relations management.

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Job Requirements

• Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of collective labor laws, practices, and regulations in EMEA, specifically Germany, with a proven track record of successful execution in setting up, and negotiating with, unions and works councils.
• Experience independently conducting, documenting, and presenting thorough and fair investigations that will withstand legal scrutiny and promote consistency across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advanced communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills with ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders and build strong, collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
• Proven ability to work independently, drive change, and exercise sound judgment around key issues and identifying legal and compliance risk.
• Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and organizational skills with great attention to detail, a growth mindset, and ability to adapt in rapidly changing environments.
• Learning and development, performance management, corrective action/grievance resolution, and HR project management experience highly valued.

Education

• 12 years relevant experience required
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in HR, Business Administration, Labor Relations and/or Law preferred
• Compliance training, certifications, and other industry associations helpful

Wir bieten

• Attractive basic salary
• Bonus
• Private pension plan
• Stock options
• 30+ holidays
• Hybrid working, possible throughout Germany

Kontakt

Matthias Wasser | XING