Europe Labor Relations Leader

Job Description Summary Job Description Advice and leadership on employee and union or works council relations. Advises management on legal/labour law/regulatory issues and risk management. Has in-depth knowledge and proven experience of labor relations legal frameworks at European and country levels. Significant experience with negotiation and consultation with employee representative bodies across Europe and advising on labour relations strategy and engagement including negotiations and dispute resolution. Stays updated on best practices, macro trends and legal and regulatory changes in labor and employee relations in Europe. PLEASE NOTE: Location: Remote/Flexible in Europe. Role Summary: The Europe Labor Relations Leader will provide leadership and execution for programs, projects and initiatives in support of the GE Vernova’s labor and employee relations strategies and in support of the businesses’ priorities focussing on Europe. The role will be responsible for managing the GE Vernova European Works Council: advising the business and HR leadership teams on the preparation of materials, timing of the process, engagement and attendance at meetings, liaising with country Labour Relations to align consultation and engagement and provision of advice to the communications teams as required. This role will be responsible for developing standard work relating to information, consultation and negotiation for all Labour relations engagement in Europe including preparation for wage negotiations and business change/restructuring. A background in legal is strongly desired because this role will collaborate closely with the L&E legal function to ensure compliance with labour relations laws and regulations across Europe and to adapt to changes and trends in the labor relations environment and proactively address areas of risk. This role will be a key focal to, and will liaise with, the Segment HR teams and Vernova HQ HR, People Operations and other Global Functions to deliver...