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Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.\nPosition Overview\nThe Senior Manager, Employee Relations, EMEA leads day-to-day ER delivery across EMEA while staying close to complex casework. The role owns intake, triage, risk rating, investigations, consultation, performance, absence, conduct, litigation support, reporting and case closure. It sets clear standards, keeps cases moving, escalates risk early and ensures managers receive practical, country-aware ER guidance across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Poland.\nWhat success looks lik e\n100% of ER cases are triaged, risk-rated, owned and tracked to closure.\n90%+ of standard ER cases close within agreed service expectations.\n100% of high-risk cases have Legal, counsel or leadership escalation where required.\nSeven priority EMEA jurisdictions have practical playbooks, templates and process guidance.\nManager documentation gaps and repeat process errors reduce by at least 20% year on year.\nMonthly ER reporting drives at least three process, policy or training improvements each year.\nCore Accountabilities\nER Delivery & Case Governance\nLead the EMEA ER casework model and own or oversee complex matters from intake to closure.\nTriage cases by risk, urgency, country, complexity and business impact.\nSet standards for case plans, evidence, notes, approvals, actions, deadlines and closure records.\nKeep live trackers current and escalate overdue actions, ageing cases and capacity risks.\nInvestigations, Performance & Consultation\nLead or review workplace investigations, from allegation scoping to findings and next steps.\nCoach managers on PIPs, conduct, consultation, absence and sensitive employee conversations.\nPrepare or approve scripts, meeting packs, decision documents and outcome letters.\nAct as escalation point for dismissals, discrimination, whistleblowing, safety, data protection and litigation risk.\nLitigation, Evidence & Counsel Coordination\nCoordinate with Legal and counsel on litigation, settlement and high-risk ER matters.\nPrepare evidence packs, chronologies, redaction logs, witness notes and counsel instructions.\nTrack court, counsel and internal deadlines and escalate blockers quickly.\nCountry, Language & Market Capability\nDeliver ER support across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Poland.\nIdentify when Legal, Works Council, employee representative, payroll, benefits, translation or counsel input is needed.\nKeep country playbooks, templates and local process guidance practical and current.\nReporting, Controls & Continuous Improvement\nMaintain ER dashboards covering volume, risk, ageing, jurisdiction, counsel dependency and overdue actions.\nUse ER data to spot trends, improve controls and recommend manager training.\nPartner with P&C, Legal, payroll, benefits and regional leaders to complete ER actions on time.\nSupport restructures, consultations and policy rollouts with clear plans, trackers and risk logs.\nAdditional Duties\nHandle additional duties as assigned by Management.\nJob Requirements\nCapability requirements: Fluent English required; German strongly preferred. French, Italian, Polish, Dutch or another EMEA language is advantageous. The role requires strong judgement, pace, discretion and hands-on ER delivery across multiple jurisdictions.\n10+ years’ HR experience, including 5+ years in ER, investigations, consultation or employment risk.\nExperience leading ER case delivery, governance, triage, escalation and reporting across multiple jurisdictions.\nStrong practical knowledge of EMEA employment law, consultation and employee representative processes.\nAble to manage investigations, grievances, disciplinaries, PIPs, absence cases, settlements and litigation support.\nStrong case documentation skills, including investigation reports, chronologies, outcome letters and evidence packs.\nPractical understanding of GDPR, confidentiality, privilege, redaction and retention.\nConfident coaching managers and senior leaders through sensitive ER matters.\nExperience building playbooks, templates, dashboards, trackers and process controls.\nStrong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.\nProficient in Workday or other HRIS/case management tools, plus Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.\nAble to manage deadlines across countries, time zones and competing priorities.\nWilling to travel up to 15% and flex hours for global stakeholders when needed.\nPhysical Demands and Special Requirements\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.\nAdditional Details\nThis position is eligible for company benefits in line with the applicable local market and company policy, which may include health and welfare benefits, retirement or pension arrangements, paid time off, employee assistance support and additional voluntary benefits where available.\nCompensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside any range shown.\nAt Vantage, we work with No Ego and No Arrogance. We build each other up, value different strengths and find opportunities to bring energy and enjoyment into our work. This role is eligible for a competitive total compensation package aligned to local market requirements and company policy.\nThroughout the year, being part of Vantage is reflected through benefits, recognition, development opportunities and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.\nDon’t meet every requirement? Please still apply if you believe you are the right person for the role and connect with our mission and values.\nVantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nWe operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.\nThroughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.\nDon't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.\nVantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nVantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. 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