Head of Employee Relations
Core
Define and lead a global approach to employee relations and performance management, establishing frameworks and handling complex, high-risk cases across multiple jurisdictions.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Employee Relations (Global)
Builds
Global employee relations strategy, governance frameworks, and operating models
Domain
International HR / Employment Law
Required skills
Employee relations strategy design, employment law knowledge, performance management, grievance and disciplinary processes, dispute resolution, works council and union relations, stakeholder negotiation, risk management, organizational change management, data analysis for workforce trends
Preferred skills
Leading a specialist employee relations team, experience in the AI and technology sector
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Define and implement global employee relations and performance management strategy; Establish consistent approaches to performance management and underperformance; Develop policies and guidance for grievances, disciplinary matters, and investigations; Provide senior-level oversight on complex, sensitive employee relations matters; Partner with works councils, trade unions, and employee representatives; Advise senior leaders on legal and consultation requirements during organizational change; Monitor employment law developments and update practices; Identify and manage legal, financial, and reputational risks; Build internal capability for managers and People teams.
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership with hands-on oversight