European Works Council & Labour Relations Transformation Leader

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GE Vernova

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10,000+ employees

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Consulting • Logistics • Manufacturing

GE Vernova is a leader in the energy sector with over 130 years of experience, dedicated to electrifying the world while decarbonizing it. The company offers a broad portfolio of energy solutions including gas, hydro, nuclear, and wind power technologies, aimed at providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. With a strong focus on innovation, GE Vernova plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of global power systems and supports the transition to net-zero emissions by 2030.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage the European Works Council and Select Committee • Plan, coordinate and manage European Works Council meetings and consultation processes • Prepare executives and functional leaders for presentations and consultations • Advise leadership on messaging, consultation strategy and stakeholder engagement • Coordinate consultation timelines, governance and documentation across Europe, particularly Germany and France • Partner with Legal, Communications, HR and business leaders to ensure effective consultation and compliance • Design and implement the European Labour Relations operating model • Develop standard work, playbooks, process maps, governance frameworks, templates and toolkits • Build a central repository of guidance materials, FAQs and best practices • Develop digital tools, dashboards and scalable project-management practices • Leverage AI, digital technologies, automation and dashboard reporting to improve efficiency and visibility • Develop and deliver training for HR, project managers, functional leaders and executives • Coach senior leaders participating in consultation processes • Build Labour Relations capability across the European HR organization • Track consultation projects, support resource planning and prioritization, and establish operating rhythms • Develop metrics to monitor effectiveness and drive continuous improvement • Lead Labour Relations aspects of organizational transformation, restructuring and business change across Europe • Support consultation strategies for acquisitions, integrations and organizational change • Contribute to the European Labour Relations Centre of Excellence

🎯 Requirements

• Significant experience leading Labour Relations and Employee Relations within a complex multinational organization • Demonstrated experience managing a European Works Council or equivalent transnational employee representative body • Strong understanding of European Labour Relations legislation and Information & Consultation requirements • Experience leading complex restructuring, transformation and organizational change initiatives • Experience partnering across multiple European jurisdictions in a matrix organization • Strong stakeholder management and executive influencing skills • Excellent project management and organizational capabilities • Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment • Willingness to travel within Europe approximately 35% • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, Employment Law or related discipline preferred • Advanced qualifications in Employment Law, Industrial Relations or Human Resources preferred • Experience in manufacturing, industrial, energy or similar unionized environments preferred • Experience establishing Labour Relations governance, Centres of Excellence or operating models preferred • Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations and large-scale transformation programmes preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote position • Opportunity to progressively expand scope and influence • No relocation assistance provided