Labor Relations Lead - Germany
Citi
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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Job Family Group:
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