Senior Labour Relations Manager

Hiring Manager: Florian Navarro

Talent Acquisition Advisor: Lea Mencner

Job Code Level: HEP5

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As Senior Labour Relations Manager, you will be the primary liaison between the business and employee representative bodies, including works councils, employee representatives, and unions. You will own collective agreement negotiations, annual consultations, and labour relations strategy, while partnering closely with HRBPs, Centres of Excellence, Project Managers, and Legal teams. Your work will directly support business transformation, compliance with labour laws, and constructive social dialogue across the organization.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

• Lead relationships with works councils, unions, and employee representatives.

• Drive collective agreement negotiations and implementation.

• Partner closely with HR, Legal, and business stakeholders.

• Lead restructuring and M&A consultation activities.

• Contribute to European-level projects and initiatives.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Master’s degree in Employment Law, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field

• 8-10 years of experience in HR

• 5+ years of experience in Labour Relations or Labour Law

• Experience in unionized and complex environments highly valued

• Ability to operate in transformation and fast-paced environments

• Proficiency in HR tools and standard office software

• Professional English and German language skills required

ONE LAST THING

You'll join a collaborative environment where your expertise will shape key people and business decisions. The role offers flexibility, strong visibility with senior stakeholders, and opportunities to expand your influence through transformational and European-level projects. If you're looking for meaningful impact, continuous growth, and a chance to help guide organizational change, this is a role where you can make a lasting difference.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

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