Labour Law and Labour Relations Specialist (m/f/d)

Job Description

The People Relations Community of Expertise (CoE) mission is to ensure a solid foundation of fair, compliant and inclusive workplace conditions. To attract and retain talent, mitigate risk, and secure business continuity from a colleague's perspective. Regionally the PR community ensures implementation and compliance with all H&M Group strategies, social policies, guidelines and global framework and standards. 

As a Labour Law and Labour Relations Specialist, your main responsibilities include: 

• You have responsibility and accountability for the areas of Labour Relations / Labour law for the country(ies) in scope. E.g., implementation of global deliveries and processes, policies, and guidelines. Securing that local laws, practices and needs are captured and catered for.
• Facilitating alignment between global and local needs to achieve a common approach and delivery where needed.  
• Responsible for labour law, industrial and labour relations including legal advice connected to e.g., new markets, business models and strategies.
• Responsible for supporting and guiding negotiations with local work councils and unions, incl. collective bargaining negotiations when needed.
• Ensure that individual cases, internal investigations, incidents, and disciplinary actions are managed according to group standards and local laws. 
• Responsible for the Grievance mechanism and supporting tools for the country(ies) in scope.
• Be part of change- and strategic initiatives where Labour relations/Labour law expertise is needed and analyse and advise on solutions and give operational support. 
• Advise management on contracts, worker grievances, and disciplinary procedures.
   

Qualifications

Education

• Formal education within Human Resources (or relevant experience)  
• Formal education within Labour Law (or relevant experience)

Skills & Experience

• Ability to deal with challenging situations confidently, making decisions. 
• Ability to provide sound and convincing recommendations and advice. 
• Strong communicator, confident to influence and assertive skills. 
• Ability to work towards and negotiate win-win outcomes. 
• Project management skills- ability to organise, prioritize activities and deliver outcomes timely. 
• Open-minded and empathetic personality to engage with stakeholders and build trusting relationships to achieve common goals. 
• Experience of working with work councils and/or unions, Policy Development
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation, best practices, and case laws. 
• Previous experience in supporting transformation/implementing strategies. 
• Work experience within Labour Law/Labour Relations areas
• Proficiency in English is required, and German is an advantage. 
   

Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Germany. 

If you feel that your experience, skills, and ambitions are a match for this role, please send your application as soon as possible and no later than 02.04.2024.
 
At H&M we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people who share and combine their knowledge, experience, and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.  

At H&M, we are here to inspire people around the world to express their personality through fashion and design by making a more sustainable lifestyle exciting and accessible for everyone – regardless of style or budget. To get there, we have set the 2030 Goals for People, Planet and Growth, ensuring that we can continue leading our industry towards a sustainable future and creating long-term profitable growth.