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Job Overview
Title - Labor Relations Lead Germany
Business- HR
Officer Title - Vice President
Location - Frankfurt
Job Purpose/Overview:
This role supports Citi's Labor Relations teams, acting as a crucial link between HR, Employment Law, and Legal departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, diplomacy, and prioritization skills, coupled with a deep understanding of German labor laws and regulatory requirements. This position involves managing various projects with often competing deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
Labor & Collective Negotiations
* Implement employee relations strategies to minimize the impact of grievances and labor disputes.
* Coordinate employee and labor relations programs for policy compliance.
* Represent the organization in processes and negotiations with the works council.
* Liaise with managers and employees to resolve grievances and maintain a productive workplace.
* Ensure employer-employee relationships comply with collective agreements and employment standards.
Employment Litigation
* Partner with Employment Legal and Country HR Officer on litigation processes.
* Anticipate and advise on potential Employee Relations (ER) issues.
Regulatory Advisory (HR and Local Labor Law)
* Partner with legal teams to respond to labor authorities and regulators.
* Monitor changes in labor law and advise management; manage the implementation of regulatory changes.
* Advise on all HR matters under local law.
* Handle complex employee matters, including dismissals and grievances.
* Manage disciplinary processes in accordance with global policy.
* Support investigations and ensure adherence to legislative frameworks.
Individual and Collective Dismissals (Terminations)
* Engage in negotiations for dismissals, including redundancy calculations.
* Partner with legal teams on involuntary terminations requiring special support.
* Manage RIF processes and collective dismissals.
Policy & Regulation
* Confirm policy applicability under labor law.
* Support new local policy development and advise on changes to existing policies.
Other Responsibilities
* Undertake local HR activities across the employee lifecycle.
* Support key country initiatives and global projects.
Experience, skills and capabilities:
Qualifications
* Strong knowledge of German labor law.
* Understanding of complex matrix structures.
* Proactive and hands-on mentality.
* Excellent German and English skills.
Education
* Bachelor's/University degree required; Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience
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Job Family Group:
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Job Family:
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Time Type:
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