HR Business Partner collaborating with leadership to drive strategies that enhance talent and organizational effectiveness in aerospace and defense.
About the role
- Labor Relations Leader at GE Vernova driving strategy for Germany and advising on labor issues. Leading initiatives and managing relationships with Works Council and trade unions.
Responsibilities
- Drive the labor relations strategy for Germany in partnership with Business Labor Relations roles.
- Lead deployment of company-wide initiatives in Germany in collaboration with the HR Country Lead.
- Advise global management and project leaders on labor issues and risk management within the country.
- Manage the direct relationship with the Group Works Council of the GE Vernova shared legal entity and with trade unions.
- Report to the supervisory board on labor relations matters as part of the management board (Arbeitsdirektor).
- Build strong partnerships with country HR leaders and operations management to effectively manage employee representatives.
- Organize knowledge sharing to communicate new approaches and best practices.
- Support preparation for key business negotiations and act as a non-participating advisor during critical local collective bargaining as needed.
- Provide labor relations expertise to anticipate and address complex situations and develop solutions.
- Advise on labor relations considerations in potential acquisition and divestiture decisions.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in labor relations in Germany (manufacturing environment preferred).
- Fluent in German and English.
- Master’s degree or equivalent knowledge/experience in labor law or industrial relations.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with business acumen to interact effectively with business leaders.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Ability to balance challenging and complex business priorities with strong employee advocacy.
- Proven ability to lead programs and projects.
- Willingness to travel approximately 20–30% to attend Works Council meetings in person, visit other sites in Germany, and join Labor Relations team meetings as needed to support activities in Europe.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance: No
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