Employee Relations Sr Specialist – Works Council (HR)

TL;DR

Employee Relations Sr Specialist – Works Council (HR): Managing relationships with German Works Councils and navigating co-determination law to support business growth with an accent on regulatory compliance and strategic partnership. Focus on negotiating works agreements, advising leadership on BetrVG requirements, and ensuring legal alignment during organizational changes.

Location: Hybrid in Berlin, Germany. Remote options are available only for candidates based in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain, or the UK.

Company

A global workplace wellness platform connecting employees to a diverse network of fitness, mindfulness, therapy, and nutrition partners.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day relationships with German Works Councils, ensuring proactive and structured communication.
• Draft, review, and negotiate works agreements (Betriebsvereinbarungen) in coordination with Legal and stakeholders.
• Advise HRBPs and business leaders on co-determination rights and BetrVG requirements.
• Support critical business projects, including organizational changes and tech implementations, through Works Council consultations.
• Maintain detailed documentation of all interactions and negotiation outcomes to ensure compliance.
• Contribute expertise to broader European employee relations topics across other markets.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience specifically focused on German co-determination and employee relations.
• Subject matter expertise in German labor law and the BetrVG (Works Constitution Act).
• Proven experience drafting works agreements and representing company positions in negotiations.
• Degree in Law, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Native-level fluency in German and advanced proficiency in English.

Nice to have

• Fluency in French.

Culture & Benefits

• Free Gold membership to hirify.global for the employee and up to three family members.
• Flexible First policy with hybrid/remote options, home office reimbursement, and a monthly work allowance.
• 30 days of paid holiday per year, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• 100% paid parental leave with extended options and ramp-back periods for birth parents.
• Continuous career growth via world-class platforms and personalized development roadmaps.