HR Manager Labor Relations (m/f/d)

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Summary

As Labor Relations Manager, you are responsible for the strategic and operational management of all labor law matters within the region EMEA. You act as a central interface between HR, management, and the works councils, ensuring that all labor law processes are designed in a legally compliant, transparent, and cooperative manner.

Primary Responsibilities

• Advising managers and HR colleagues on labor law issues

• Collaborating with the works council on co-determination matters, especially regarding projects, restructuring, and company agreements

• Developing and implementing strategies to promote positive labor relations

• Supporting conflict resolution processes

• Ensuring compliance with labor law regulations and internal policies

• Implementing global HR projects in accordance with the German Works Constitution Act (BetrVG)

• Negotiating and coordinating with works councils as part of international and local HR initiatives

• Represent the company in labor law disputes, including coordination with legal counsel and external stakeholders.

• Drafting and reviewing labor law documents (e.g., employment contracts, warnings, terminations)

• Conducting training sessions on labor law topics for managers and HR staff

• Support labor law topics and employee relations matters in other European countries in coordination with local HR and legal teams.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

• Completed studies in law, business law, human resources management or a comparable field

• Several years of professional experience in labor law / employee relations

• In-depth knowledge of German labor law and the Works Constitution Act

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Structured and solution-oriented working style

• Business fluent German and English skills (spoken and written)

Travel Requirements

• Ca. 50% travel, including internationally

• Regular presence at the Novanta sites in Berlin, Ludwigsstadt and Wackersdorf

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