Labor Relations Lead - Germany

Title - Labor Relations Lead Germany

Business- HR

Officer Title - Vice President

Location - Frankfurt

Job Purpose/Overview:

This role supports Citi's Labor Relations teams, acting as a crucial link between HR, Employment Law, and Legal departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, diplomacy, and prioritization skills, coupled with a deep understanding of German labor laws and regulatory requirements. This position involves managing various projects with often competing deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

Labor & Collective Negotiations

• Implement employee relations strategies to minimize the impact of grievances and labor disputes.
• Coordinate employee and labor relations programs for policy compliance.
• Represent the organization in processes and negotiations with the works council.
• Liaise with managers and employees to resolve grievances and maintain a productive workplace.
• Ensure employer-employee relationships comply with collective agreements and employment standards.

Employment Litigation

• Partner with Employment Legal and Country HR Officer on litigation processes.
• Anticipate and advise on potential Employee Relations (ER) issues.

Regulatory Advisory (HR and Local Labor Law)

• Partner with legal teams to respond to labor authorities and regulators.
• Monitor changes in labor law and advise management; manage the implementation of regulatory changes.
• Advise on all HR matters under local law.
• Handle complex employee matters, including dismissals and grievances.
• Manage disciplinary processes in accordance with global policy.
• Support investigations and ensure adherence to legislative frameworks.

Individual and Collective Dismissals (Terminations)

• Engage in negotiations for dismissals, including redundancy calculations.
• Partner with legal teams on involuntary terminations requiring special support.
• Manage RIF processes and collective dismissals.

Policy & Regulation

• Confirm policy applicability under labor law.
• Support new local policy development and advise on changes to existing policies.

Other Responsibilities

• Undertake local HR activities across the employee lifecycle.
• Support key country initiatives and global projects.

Experience, skills and capabilities:

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of German labor law.
• Understanding of complex matrix structures.
• Proactive and hands-on mentality.
• Excellent German and English skills.

Education

• Bachelor's/University degree required; Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience

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