Labor Relations Leader (m/f/d), Germany - GE Vernova Corporate HR

partnership with country HR leaders and operations management leaders to support management of employees' representatives in an effective manner avoiding disruptions to the business and minimizing any limits to management flexibility.

• Work closely with operations to ensure that Labor Relations practices are consistent across the country with operational strategies and conducive to success. Organizes knowledge sharing to convey information about new approaches and best practices.

• Support key business negotiation preparation and act as a non-participant advisor to critical local collective negotiations as required.

• Provide Labor Relations expert support to deploy help anticipate and address complex situations and create
  solutions.

• Guide Labor Relations issues in potential acquisition and divestiture decisions.

• Support and deliver training as appropriate.

• Help prepare standard work for the preparation of materials required for Works Council engagement and information and consultation processes.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Very strong experience in Labor Relations in Germany (manufacturing environment preferred).

• Fluent in German and English.

• Masters' degree or equivalent knowledge/experience in labor law or industrial relations. Demonstrated positive communication and influencer skills and business acumen to effectively interact with business leaders.

• Excellent negotiation skills.

• Can balance challenging and complex business priorities with strong employee advocacy.

• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

• Undertake ~20-30% travel to attend Works Council meetings in person, other sites in Germany and Labour Relations Team meeting as needed to support Labour Relations activities in Europe.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position