General Information

City
Düsseldorf
State/Province
North Rhine Westphalia
Country
Germany
Department
HR OPERATIONS
Date
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Working time
Full-time
Ref#
20034341
Job Level
Manager without Direct Reports
Job Type
Experienced
Job Field
HR OPERATIONS
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior Level

Description & Requirements

About Xerox Holdings Corporation
For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Harnessing our leadership position in office and production print technology, we’ve expanded into software and services to sustainably power today’s workforce. From the office to industrial environments, our differentiated business solutions and financial services are designed to make every day work better for clients — no matter where that work is being done. Today, Xerox scientists and engineers are continuing our legacy of innovation with disruptive technologies in digital transformation, augmented reality, robotic process automation, additive manufacturing, Industrial Internet of Things and cleantech. Learn more at www.xerox.com and explore our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Reporting to the EMEA Labour Relations Leader, the Labour Relations Manager (or Works Council Manager) will ensure company delivery for all Unions and Works Council obligations within the German/DACH market. This position will also be tasked with:

  • Corporate projects / matters (labour relations decisions like reductions in force)
  • Local projects / matters required by local laws / yearly legal changes and subject to fines if not completed on time, including:
  • Mandatory annual negotiations (Salary, working conditions, male/female equity, WC elections…)
  • Mandatory consultations (quarterly results, annual social reviews, annual training reviews, Health & Safety meetings, whistleblowing in EU, wellbeing, strategic orientations in Germany, implementation of new local laws, offices move, WC subsidies)

Responsibilities:

  • Lead employee relations matters in a specific country (or region), through effective partnerships with all stakeholders, including Global Business Services, Legal, and external third parties.
  • Regularly evaluate/implement policies and guidelines in partnership with stakeholders to ensure compliance with Xerox’s Code of Business Conduct and local/country labour law.
  • Leverage data and insights to proactively drive changes.
  • Lead HR change management initiatives related to organizational restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and other business transformations.


Qualifications:


The ideal candidate will be an experienced labour relations professional possessing both technical skills and creativity while using active labour law knowledge. Our new colleague is a quick thinker who can adapt to a highly competitive and dynamic technology industry.


  • At least 10 years experience in labour relations within the German/DACH market
  • Detailed knowledge of labour laws within the German market and broader EMEA region
  • Able to gain credibility with local authorities and regulators.
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Project management experience
  • Senior stakeholder management skills
  • Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Must be able to speak both German and English


Location: This role will be based out of the Xerox Dusseldorf office and the presence at the office is required 2-3 days per week.


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