About JD.COM JD.COM (NASDAQ: JD) is a leading global technology-driven supply chain and retail company. We are committed to providing consumers with the highest quality products and services while leveraging our advanced supply chain capabilities to redefine e-commerce and logistics worldwide. As we continue to grow across Europe, we seek passionate and experienced professionals who share our vision of operational excellence, ethical employment practices, and a people-first approach. What You’ll Be Doing We are seeking a proactive and strategic Employee Relations & HR Manager to join our expanding JD.COM team in Germany. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to operational leaders and frontline managers, ensuring HR initiatives align seamlessly with business goals while maintaining full compliance with German employment law. You will help shape a performance-driven, engaged workplace culture while managing complex employee relations cases, co-determination processes, TUPE-like transfers, and post-acquisition integrations across our warehousing, transportation, and supply chain operations. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive employee relations support, managing cases related to performance, misconduct, absence, grievances, and disciplinary matters while ensuring compliance with German labor law and the Works Constitution Act. Advise and support managers on HR best practices, German employment law, and JD.COM policies, ensuring consistent and fair people management across operational teams. Draft, review, and implement HR policies, contracts, and documentation aligned with German employment law and JD.COM global standards. Lead and manage TUPE-like transfer processes (Betriebsübergänge) end-to-end, including due diligence, consultation with works councils, employee communications, and post-transfer integration, ensuring compliance and a seamless employee experience during acquisitions and outsourcing transitions. Support organizational change initiatives (restructuring, redundancies, consultations) with a focus on respectful communication and risk mitigation. Build and maintain constructive relationships with works councils, ensuring effective co-determination while aligning with JD.COM’s operational needs. Collaborate with European HR colleagues and business stakeholders to embed JD.COM’s culture, values, and operational excellence within the German workforce. Provide insights to drive employee engagement and continuous improvement within a performance-driven culture. Manage relationships with external legal counsel as needed to support complex ER, TUPE, and integration matters Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Employment Law, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s or relevant HR certification is a plus). At least 5 years of experience in Employee Relations or HR Management within Germany, preferably in logistics, supply chain, or technology sectors. Proven experience managing Betriebsübergänge (TUPE-like transfers), post-acquisition integration, co-determination processes, and works council negotiations in Germany. In-depth knowledge of German employment law, HR best practices, and case management across ER topics (grievances, disciplinary, performance, absence). Demonstrated ability to independently manage HR projects while balancing compliance with business objectives. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels, including senior leadership and frontline managers. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with clarity, empathy, and cultural awareness. Comfortable working in a high-volume, operational environment with frontline and blue-collar workforce exposure. Able to thrive in an agile, growth-focused environment while managing multiple priorities effectively. At JD.COM, we are more than a technology-driven supply chain leader – we are a team that values operational excellence, integrity, and the people who make it happen. We invest in your development, provide opportunities to grow, and foster a culture where your expertise is valued, and your ideas drive real impact. You will work in a diverse, respectful, and collaborative environment while shaping the future of retail and logistics across Germany and Europe. If you are ready to take the next step in your HR career with a global leader committed to innovation, people, and excellence, JD.COM is the place for you. Apply now and join JD.COM on our journey to redefine global logistics and employee experience.