ER Manager - Eastern and Central Europe - flex base
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We are seeking an ambitious, commercially-minded Employee Relations expert for this high-profile career role within a reputable, global company. We are also open to chatting with HR Generalists/HRBP’s who have extensive experience with ER management and a passion to specialise as ER experts; and to legal practitioners who have experience of working as employment law advisors and who now wish to transition to an “in-house” role within a dedicated ER team.
This person will support business and HR leaders in key countries, as the subject matter expert for Employment Law, Diversity, Policy & Procedure and Employee Engagement. Complex case management, proactive advice for change management programs, resolution of employee issues, minimisation of employer brand risk, negotiations with unions, and advice on risk for new markets opening & closing, are just some of the many responsibilities in this role.
This company has worked hard to reduce their ER liabilities, and as such, this person can expect to be working more pro-actively on strategic interventions to predict and prevent issues, rather than simply spending time wading through disputes and “cleaning up” ER mess!
Reporting into a European ER Director and working as part of a regional CoE ER team, this person will be collaborating with peers to ensure a consistent level of service delivery, and will be expected to be a key contributor to global projects. With access to more experienced experts in the team, this person will be able to take advantage of some excellent mentoring and development prospects as well.
The CofE is already well regarded for its “best practice” approach to ER, both internally and externally. Ironically though, this reputation has created high workload levels, as the ER team are sought out constantly for their expertise and opinions on a range of queries coming from HR colleagues and business managers!
This ER expert should expect a lot of change, challenges and ambiguity as a result of various organisational design programs rolling through the company globally; but for the right person this will be an ideal time to join as you’ll be able to capitalise on having significant strategic input in refining the function, creating policy and identifying solutions!
The role requires fluent written and spoken English plus at least one other European language - Hungarian, German, Czech, Romanian, Greek, Polish, Italian or Spanish would be particularly useful.
Other critical hiring criteria includes:
A stable career history working for large-sized international corporations (apologies but career contractors cannot be considered for this hire)
A track record of successfully navigating through complex matrix organisational structures
An analytical mind-set with data savvy; able to influence through facts rather than simply emotions
Fine attention to detail in the creation of processes, programmes and reporting tools to track, assess and review ER issues
Ability to adjust your communications and presentations style to an array of stakeholders
You’ll need gravitas, with the courage to influence and stand your ground whilst demonstrating a high degree of emotional intelligence
You will be known as a thought leader - able to challenge the status quo and innovate new process and solutions to positive employee engagement results
There are fantastic career development prospects with this employer, particularly if you are open to future relocations around the world.
The role will require current EU citizenship. Post Covid restrictions, some travel can be expected across the region and occasionally to the US. We have some flex for work base location, inclusive of Italy, Poland, Greece, Czech Republic and Austria; and the base salary will be accompanied by a exceptionally hefty performance bonus and other generous benefits. An attractive relocation package is also on offer to current EU citizens.
Interviews are being scheduled currently with an appetite for this HR leader to commence ideally within the coming weeks. Interested professionals can apply directly and confidentially via solutions@cartermorris.com quoting CMTS00277
ROLE FILLED - HIGH PERFORMANCE LEADER COMMENCED AFTER SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OFFER
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