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At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.
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The Senior Labor and Employee Relations Specialist (m/f/d) is responsible for managing complex labor and employee relations matters, with a particular focus on German labor law and works council collaboration. The role ensures legally compliant, business-aligned implementation of personnel measures and acts as a key interface between management, Human Resources and employee representation bodies.
This position reports to the Sr. Director Human Resources Central Europe and is part of the regional German Human Resources team located in Dreieich and will be an on-site role.
What you will do:
- Lead and manage co-determination procedures (e.g. §99, §102 BetrVG)
- Support negotiations with works councils
- Advise leadership on labor law and employee relations
- Support organizational changes and transformation processes
- Develop policies, frameworks, and training content in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders
Who you are:
- University degree in HR, or Business Administration or comparable experience
- Hands-on approach and with urge to drive things forward
- Extensive experience in Labor & Employee Relations
- Deep knowledge of German labor law and BetrVG
- Fluent in German and English
Travel
- Occasional travel might be necessary but is no major part of the role
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Working in an international company with matrix organization
- Building a relationship with different levels of stakeholders and employee representation groups
Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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