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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference in the fields of life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology? At Leica Microsystems, part of Danaher’s family of over 15 operating companies, our work saves lives. We are united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
Join us in a culture where belonging matters, and your unique viewpoint is valued. By leveraging Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you’ll help turn ideas into impactful innovations—moving at the speed of life!
Shape the Future with Us!
For over 175 years, Leica Microsystems has been at the forefront of groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork, we lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis. Our mission? To unveil the invisible and empower our customers to build a better, healthier world.
By joining Leica Microsystems, you’ll contribute to scientific discoveries and support surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI-based image analysis solutions provide profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here, you’ll work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
About the Role: Labour and Employee Relations Manager (f/m/d)
As the Labour and Employee Relations Manager, you will partner with the Leica Leadership Team on strategic discussions related to workforce planning, M&A, and more. This role involves close consultation with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) on routine and complex labour and employee relations matters in Germany, while also overseeing global processes where necessary. This position is based on-site in either Mannheim or Wetzlar.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
* Supporting project management and execution of core employee relations programs, ensuring effective deployment of corporate policies.
* Advising and coaching HRPBs on routine labour and employee relations matters, including workplace investigations and performance improvement issues.
* Managing complex associate complaints and grievances, addressing root causes, and concluding investigations effectively.
* Providing creative recommendations for challenging workplace issues and driving consistency in employee relations management.
* Guiding local change management, reorganizations, and restructurings, including consultation requirements.
* Driving education and process improvements, strengthening HR-related compliance processes.
* Acting as the main interface between HR, management, and local works councils in Germany.
* Representing Leica Microsystems in global and corporate forums.
Essential Requirements:
* Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Law, Labour Relations, Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
* 10+ years of experience in labour and employee relations, handling complex issues.
* Proven track record in managing relationships with collective representation bodies.
* Advanced competency in preparing and negotiating collective agreements.
* Ability to apply LER expertise with a pragmatic approach and build trusting relationships.
* Excellent bilingual (German and English) communication skills.
Travel & Motor Vehicle Record:
* Willingness to travel.
* Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Bonus Points If You Have:
* Experience in proactive decision-making and balancing benefits and risks.
* Foundational knowledge of Data Privacy/GDPR related to collective bargaining.
Why Join Us?
At Leica Microsystems, a Danaher operating company, we offer a comprehensive array of competitive benefits that enhance your life beyond work. From health care programs to paid time off, our benefits contribute to your overall well-being. Explore our offerings at Danaher Benefits Info.
Join our winning team today! Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers globally to tackle their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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