Employee Relations Sr Specialist - Works Council
Job description
Employee Relations Sr Specialist - Works Council at Wellhub.
About the role
Wellhub is seeking an experienced professional to manage works council relations within our German operations. You will act as the primary liaison between our leadership team and employee representatives, ensuring compliance with co-determination laws while supporting our organizational growth.
Key facts
What you'll do
- Serve as the main point of contact for German Works Councils to maintain proactive and structured communication.
- Draft, review, and negotiate works agreements in collaboration with Legal and internal stakeholders.
- Advise business leaders and HR business partners on matters related to the Works Constitution Act and co-determination rights.
- Support organizational changes, policy updates, and technical implementations by managing the necessary consultation processes.
- Document all interactions, negotiations, and outcomes to ensure legal compliance.
- Provide expertise on broader European employee relations topics as required.
Requirements
- 5 to 8 years of professional experience in labor relations with a focus on German co-determination.
- Deep knowledge of German labor law, specifically the Works Constitution Act (BetrVG).
- Proven ability to draft works agreements and represent company interests in negotiations.
- Degree in Law, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Native-level fluency in German and advanced proficiency in English.
- Ability to engage and influence stakeholders ranging from local representatives to global leadership.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in French.
Skills & tools
- German labor law (BetrVG)
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Stakeholder management
- Documentation and compliance
Practical notes
Benefits include a free Gold Wellhub membership for you and three family members, 30 days of paid vacation plus an extra day for your birthday, 100% paid parental leave with a ramp-back program, and a home office setup reimbursement. We operate on a flexible schedule model and provide a monthly allowance for remote work costs. English fluency and prior experience negotiating with German Works Councils are mandatory for this position.