Job Title: Employment Law Specialist
Description
We are seeking a seasoned professional to provide expert guidance on employment law matters across Europe, Middle East and Africa. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law, with experience in providing strategic advice on organizational change initiatives, employee terminations and workforce planning.
The role involves managing the review and triage of employment law guidance requests to external counsel, providing legal advice on restructurings, transitions of external service providers, workforce planning and digital transformation projects. Additionally, the candidate will oversee employee terminations, organizational reorganizations and other workforce-related measures.
The successful candidate will collaborate with Employee Relations and Industrial Relations professionals to lead ongoing negotiations and engagement with works councils. They will also advise the HR team on the development, review and regular updates of HR policies, work instructions and standard operating procedures.
This is an excellent opportunity for a subject matter expert to advise on a broad range of employment-related matters, including employment agreements, works council relations, collective actions, discrimination, counseling, disciplinary actions, documentation, terminations, investigations, wage and hour compliance, compensation and payroll.
Requirements
* Possess 1st and 2nd German language skills
* Have a deep understanding of employment law and its application in European, Middle East and African contexts
* Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Show a high level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment