Senior Labor Relations Manager

TL;DR

Senior Labor Relations Manager (HR/EMEA): Managing relationships with employee representative bodies across Germany, the Netherlands, France, and the UK with an accent on legal compliance and social dialogue. Focus on leading the co-determination process, developing company agreements, and establishing new employee representative structures in EMEA.

Location: Remote, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is the world’s leading AI-powered developer platform providing tools for agentic software development.

What you will do

• Partner with Works Councils and employee representatives to manage and deliver against consultation timelines.
• Lead the development of Company Agreements (Betriebsvereinbarungen in DE, Instemmingsaanvragen in NL) for sustainable outcomes.
• Manage the co-determination process in Germany (BetrVG) regarding modern working practices, IT systems, and wellbeing.
• Facilitate Social and Economic Committee (CSE) proceedings in France and support UK employee forums.
• Lead the establishment of new Works Councils or employee representative bodies in additional EMEA countries.
• Coach business leaders and partner with Centres of Excellence to implement AI-driven labor relations programs.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in human resources or business programs (or 6+ with a Bachelor's degree).
• Extensive experience in Labor/Industrial Relations with a proven track record of maintaining high-trust relationships.
• Deep familiarity with BetrVG (Germany Works Council) and WOR (Netherlands Works Council).
• Foundational understanding of the French Labor Code as it pertains to CSE structures.
• Must be based in the United Kingdom.

Nice to have

• Professional fluency in German.
• French and/or Dutch language skills.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a passion for digital transformation in HR.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work environment.
• Competitive pay and excellent benefits.
• Generous learning and growth opportunities.
• Diverse and inclusive culture emphasizing a growth mindset.