Employee Relations and Compliance Specialist
Description
We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations, Policy & Compliance Specialist to support employee relations, policy governance, and compliance activities across the EMEA region during an exciting period of integration and transformation. This role partners closely with People & Culture, Legal, managers, and regional stakeholders to promote consistent, compliant, and employee-focused practices while adapting to country-specific requirements. Success will be measured through effective case management, policy governance, compliance adherence, and proactive identification of employee relations risks.
Responsibilities
- Manage employee relations cases across the EMEA region, including supporting workplace investigations and case resolution activities.
- Partner with P&C Business Partners, managers, and Legal on employee relations matters, providing guidance and support on policy application and risk mitigation.
- Support consistent application of company policies while ensuring compliance with local labour laws and country-specific employment requirements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders on Works Councils and employee representative body requirements where applicable.
- Support the development, review, implementation, and regional alignment of policies and procedures.
- Maintain policy, compliance, and knowledge base content within ServiceNow, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and version control.
- Monitor employee relations trends, compliance risks, and emerging issues; escalate systemic concerns as appropriate.
- Support communication, training, and rollout activities related to policy updates and compliance initiatives.
- Partner with regional stakeholders to drive awareness and understanding of employee relations and compliance requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance consistency, compliance, and employee experience.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience in employee relations, HR compliance, HR operations, or a related field.
- Experience supporting HR operations across multiple European countries.
- Knowledge of GDPR, regional labour laws, and employment practices across EMEA.
- Familiarity with Works Councils and employee representation structures.
- Experience conducting or supporting employee relations investigations and case management activities.
- Experience working in a shared services, HR operations, or matrixed environment.
- Experience with ServiceNow or similar case management and knowledge management platforms preferred.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment.
Benefits
- Permanent employment contract and a competitive salary.
- Private health insurance for you and your family.
- Flexible working hours, including a hybrid work model, along with various initiatives that support wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to learn and continuously improve your skills through collaboration with e-learning platforms.
- Clear career development path with well-defined growth opportunities.
- A vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space.
