Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a Tier One automotive supplier, we navigate and accelerate throughout the automotive industry with ideas being put into motion by those who are driving the future. A pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems for light vehicles - including hybrid vehicle applications – we are expanding our portfolio to offer smart products. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous vehicle cleaning systems, Kautex is committed to pioneering solutions for the era of new mobility. We are part of a network of global businesses with people who are passionate about designing, building and supporting some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.
We are an organization that values career growth, equal opportunities, drives groundbreaking talent programs for teams and individuals, and champions sustainability in our products and business practices. By working together and supporting one another, amazing things happen—we push the boundaries of what’s possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary. This has been recognized by several awards such as Fair Company, MINT minded company, Great place to work (Silao) or Ecovadis Platinum, just to name a few.
As Kautex global People team, we are building belonging, empowering people, effecting innovation and driving business success. Our wonderful HR team in Bonn Headquarters can't wait to welcome you as a new team member.
What awaits you:
* Center of Excellence for Labor Relations matters and Labor Law support
* Develop and implement labor relations strategies that drive company goals and promote positive and constructive relations with the workscouncils
* Manage the Textron European Workscouncil
* Negotiate and manage collective labor agreements with focus on Germany
* Advise, support & train HR team and leaders on labor relations and labor law matters
* Build and maintain relationships with employee representatives and councils.
* Handle labor disputes, grievances, individual legal cases.
* Monitor labor legislation trends and proactively derive measures.
* Ensure compliance with relevant labor laws and company policies, e.g. regular review and, if necessary, adjustment of contract documents and templates with labor law reference.
* Manage relations with our law office and employer association.
* Regular escalation and communication to the Director HR, EU and in matrix the Textron CHRO
* Involvement in further People tasks and projects.
What you'll need to succeed:
* University degree in Law with focus on individual and collective Labor Law or a comparable academic qualification as a business lawyer.
* Ca. 10 years of experience in labor relations and labor law, preferably in a lead position
* Experiences in the manufacturing industry, ideally automotive, and in a global transformational context with topics such as the implementation of HR systems, equal pay, workforce alignment.
* In-depth knowledge of German labor law, collective bargaining and EU regulations
* Proven successes in the cooperation with workscouncils and labor court employment cases.
* Project-Management experience
* Business acumen and strategic thinking
* Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills
* High persuasion, assertiveness, resilience and positive, solution focused mindset
* Ethics and values, integrity, trustfulness
* German and English language business fluent
* MS Office