Global Employee Relations Director

Location: London, Lisbon, München, or Bengaluru. Regular work from a BCG office or in person with clients is generally expected for around 50% of working time, depending on business needs and local policies.

Company

hirify.global is a global management consulting firm helping organisations address complex business challenges through strategy, technology, design, and transformation.

What you will do

• Define and evolve the global employee relations operating model, building consistent ER capabilities and processes across the firm.
• Lead complex, sensitive, and high-risk employee relations matters and investigations, including cases involving senior stakeholders and potential litigation, regulatory, or reputational risk.
• Advise the business on employee behaviour, workplace matters, policies, procedures, and local employment law in partnership with Legal and Compliance.
• Develop ER toolkits, training, case-management practices, and self-service reports using case data and AI-enabled tools where appropriate.
• Audit HR practices, investigate matters raised through channels such as Ombuds and Speak Up, and report misconduct data to regulators and auditors.
• Strengthen global ER networks and communities of practice while identifying emerging employment risks and proactive capability-building priorities.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of senior HR/employee relations experience, including investigations and training in large, complex multinational organisations.
• Deep experience leading complex and high-risk investigations, managing senior stakeholders, and advising on matters with serious consequences.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and communicate complex case data and trends.
• Ability to work with HR and case-management systems, data, and the full Microsoft Office suite, including creating concise and impactful PowerPoint presentations.
• Confident stakeholder management, influencing, communication, judgement, and advisory skills in ambiguous, matrixed, and globally distributed environments.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person collaboration supports culture, mentorship, professional development, connection, and teamwork.
• Work takes place in a global, collaborative, and complex multinational environment.
• Regular office and client-site collaboration is supported in line with local policies and business needs.