Senior Labor Relations Manager (HR)

TL;DR

Senior Labor Relations Manager (HR): Managing relationships with employee representative bodies across EMEA, specifically in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and the UK, with an accent on legal compliance and social dialogue. Focus on leading the co-determination process in Germany (BetrVG), establishing new representative structures, and implementing AI-driven labor relations programs.

Location: Remote, must be based in Germany

Company

hirify.global is the world’s leading AI-powered developer platform, providing tools for agentic software development and hosting the largest open-source community on earth.

What you will do

• Partner with Works Councils and employee representatives to create and deliver consultation timelines.
• Lead the development of Company Agreements (Betriebsvereinbarungen in DE, Instemmingsaanvragen in NL).
• Manage the co-determination process in Germany (BetrVG), facilitating discussions on working practices, IT systems, and wellbeing.
• Facilitate Social and Economic Committee (CSE) proceedings in alignment with French local requirements.
• Lead the establishment of new Works Councils or employee representative bodies in additional EMEA countries.
• Coach business leaders and partner with Centers of Excellence to implement scalable, AI-driven labor relations processes.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in human resources or business programs (or 6+ years with a Bachelor's degree).
• Extensive experience in Labor/Industrial Relations with a proven track record of maintaining high-trust relationships.
• Deep familiarity with the BetrVG (Germany) and WOR (Netherlands) regulations.
• Foundational understanding of the French Labor Code regarding CSE structures.
• Professional fluency in English and German.
• Must be based in Germany.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in French and/or Dutch languages.
• Passion for digital transformation within HR.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work environment allowing employees to work on their own terms.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Generous learning and growth opportunities.
• Excellent benefits designed to support employees globally.
• Culture based on growth mindset, inclusivity, and ownership.