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Working closely with the Regional People Relations Manager, you will be involved in employee relations cases, works council consultations, collective labour relations and organisational change. You will also contribute to European and global People Relations projects, giving you the opportunity to develop both deep local expertise and broader international experience.\nThis is an opportunity for an experienced HR or Employee Relations professional who wants to build deeper expertise in Employee Relations (ER) and Labour Relations (LR). You will take ownership of a range of activities and cases, while working alongside experienced People Relations colleagues on more complex or higher-risk matters. As your expertise develops, you will take increasing responsibility for complex cases, consultation processes and stakeholder relationships.\nKey responsibilities\nEmployee & Labour Relations\nSupport the execution of bp's Employee and Labour Relations strategy, with a primary focus on the Netherlands and additional support for Belgium.\n\nCoordinate and manage employee relations matters, including performance and conduct issues, disciplinary processes and other employment-related cases, working closely with our central ER Advisory team in Budapest where appropriate.\n\nAdvise HR Business Partners and business leaders on employee and labour relations topics, taking ownership of matters within your area of expertise and escalating complex or higher-risk cases where appropriate.\n\nAnalyse ER/LR issues and prepare initial risk assessments, options and recommendations for discussion with the People Relations Manager.\n\nIdentify recurring themes and opportunities to improve policies, processes and ways of working.\n\nWorks council & collective labour relations\nCoordinate and support Dutch works council consultation processes, ensuring the right stakeholders are involved and consultation requirements and timelines are effectively managed.\n\nPrepare and support consultations and negotiations with works councils, trade unions and other employee representative bodies, including collective labour agreements, social plans and other collective arrangements.\n\nPrepare consultation and negotiation materials, including proposals, supporting analysis, Q&A materials and employee communications.\n\nWork closely with HR, Legal, Reward and business stakeholders to identify and address employee consultation requirements.\n\nDevelop your understanding of the business context and apply this alongside employee relations and legal considerations when supporting consultation and negotiation processes.\n\nSupport the People Relations Manager in building constructive and sustainable relationships with works councils, trade unions and other employee representative bodies.\n\nOrganisational change\nSupport organisational changes including reorganisations, harmonisation initiatives, acquisitions and divestments.\n\nIdentify potential employee and labour relations implications and risks arising from organisational change and contribute to appropriate mitigation strategies.\n\nSupport the development of consultation approaches, timelines and documentation for organisational changes.\n\nAnalyse workforce information and provide relevant insights to support People Relations activities and decision-making.\n\nEuropean & global projects\nContribute to European and global People Relations projects and initiatives.\n\nWork with People Relations colleagues across countries to develop and implement consistent approaches, while taking account of local requirements.\n\nShare knowledge and best practices across the wider People Relations community.\n\nContribute a Dutch perspective to regional and global initiatives.\n\nCapability & continuous improvement\nSupport the development and implementation of practical policies, tools and guidance for HR and business leaders.\n\nContribute to training and knowledge sharing on Employee and Labour Relations topics.\n\nHelp further professionalise employee participation, consultation and People Relations processes.\n\nSupport continuous improvement of People Relations processes and ways of working.\n\nEnsure relevant internal policies and documentation remain accurate and up to date.\n\nWhat you bring\n Education & experience\nA degree in Human Resources, Employment Law, Business Administration or a comparable field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.\n\nApproximately 4-7 years of relevant experience in Employee Relations, Labour Relations, HR Partnering or another relevant HR environment.\n\nGood working knowledge of Dutch employment law and employee relations.\n\nExperience with one or more of the following:\nworks council and consultation processes;\n\nindividual employee relations cases;\n\ntrade unions or collective labour relations;\n\norganisational change and reorganisations.\n\nExperience with, or knowledge of, the Dutch Works Councils Act (Wet op de ondernemingsraden/WOR) is an advantage.\n\nExperience working in an international or matrixed organisation is an advantage.\n\nYou do not need to be an expert in all of these areas. We are also interested in candidates with a strong HR or ER foundation who demonstrate good judgement, clear potential and the motivation to develop deeper expertise in Employee and Labour Relations.\nKnowledge & capabilities\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess issues, identify risks and develop practical options.\n\nAbility to build effective relationships with HR, Legal, business leaders and employee representatives.\n\nComfortable working across countries and with stakeholders in an international, matrixed organisation.\n\nAble to take ownership while recognising when a matter requires additional expertise or escalation.\n\nStrong organisational skills and a structured approach to managing multiple priorities.\n\nSound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\n\nExcellent command of both Dutch and English.\n\nWhat we offer\nThe opportunity to develop into a strong Employee and Labour Relations specialist within a large international organisation.\n\nHands-on exposure to employee relations cases, works council consultations, collective labour relations, negotiations and organisational change.\n\nA role combining meaningful local responsibility with exposure to European and global People Relations projects.\n\nIncreasing ownership and complexity as your expertise develops.\n\nClose collaboration with experienced People Relations professionals and senior stakeholders.\n\nOpportunities for continued professional development and career growth within People Relations and HR.\n\nA competitive salary and attractive benefits package.\n\nHybrid working in a dynamic, international environment.\n\nInterested?\nAre you an HR or Employee Relations professional ready to deepen your expertise in Employee and Labour Relations? Do you enjoy navigating complex situations, working with a wide range of stakeholders and balancing employee, legal and business considerations?\nWe encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement. Relevant experience matters, but so do judgement, curiosity, learning agility and the motivation to develop further as a People Relations professional.\nTravel Requirement\nNo travel is expected with this roleRelocation Assistance:\nThis role is not eligible for relocationRemote Type:\nThis position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills:\nAgility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Coaching, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Culture and behaviour change, Curiosity, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data cleansing and transformation, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Employee and labour relations (Inactive), Employee Engagement, Employee Experience, Facilitation, Global Perspective, Influencing, Job Design, Leadership Assessment, Leading transformation, Managing change, Managing workforce concerns, Microsoft Excel {+ 12 more}.\n\n Legal Disclaimer:\nWe are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individualswith an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodationrelated to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodationrelated to the recruitment process, please contact us.\nIf you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. 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