Manager Employee Relations, Central Europe

The Opportunity

We are investing in a dedicated Manager Employee Relations (ER) for Central Europe, a newly defined scope covering Germany, Switzerland, and parts of Eastern Europe. You will lead a team of 3 ER Consultants in Munich, act as the senior ER expert for the region, and help build a proactive, best-in-class ER function.

This role operates in a unique setup: Labor Relations and Works Council matters sit with a dedicated Labor Relations Manager. You will partner closely with that person, but your focus is purely ER, giving you the space to go deep, build structure, and make a real impact.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 3 ER Consultants, building their confidence, autonomy and ability to handle complex cases
• Own high-complexity and high-visibility ER cases directly, including all Employee Experience (EX)-level cases
• Build ER frameworks, playbooks and templates that create consistency and speed across Central Europe
• Shift the team from reactive case-handling to proactive ER, spotting trends, flagging risks early, and getting ahead of issues
• Navigate performance management cases pragmatically within strict German legal boundaries, including close collaboration with the Works Council LR partner
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, HRBPs and the wider matrix organisation across the region
• Use data and insights to report on ER trends and organisational health to senior stakeholders
• Partner with the Labor Relations function on intersecting topics; you won't own the Works Council, but you'll work hand-in-hand with LR

What You Will Need

Must-Have

• Proven ER Manager or equivalent senior HR experience with complex case management
• People leadership experience with an inclusive, supportive management style
• Expertise in German employment law
• Experience in a US-headquartered or multinational company
• Comfortable in a split Labor Relations/Employee Relations setup where Works Council is owned by a separate LR Manager
• Fluent in German and English

Strongly Preferred

• ER experience across other Central European countries (Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Poland)
• Experience building ER practices or frameworks from scratch
• Tech or similarly fast-paced, agile environment background

Location & Setup

• Munich-based
• Hybrid: 3 days/week in the office
• Reporting line: Director EMEA Employee and Labor Relations (UK based)
• Travel: minimal; 1–2 offsites per year and potentially some travelling in region

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