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About the Role
As the Employee Relations Senior Specialist – Works Council, you will be the primary point of contact for German Works Councils, acting as a strategic bridge between the business and employee representatives. You will navigate co-determination law and find pragmatic solutions to support company growth while maintaining constructive relationships.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day relationships with German Works Councils, ensuring clear, structured, and proactive communication.
- Draft, review, and negotiate works agreements (Betriebsvereinbarungen) in coordination with Legal and key stakeholders.
- Advise HRBPs and business leaders on co-determination rights, BetrVG requirements, and complex employee relations matters.
- Support critical business projects, including organizational changes, policy rollouts, and tech implementations, ensuring Works Council consultations represent business needs.
- Maintain thorough documentation of all Works Council interactions, agreements, and negotiation outcomes for compliance and continuity.
- Contribute to broader European employee relations topics, providing expertise to support other markets as needed.
- Live the mission: inspire and empower others by genuinely caring for your own wellbeing and your colleagues.
- Bring wellbeing to the forefront of work, and create a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable taking care of themselves, taking time off, and finding work-life wellness.
Requirements
- A seasoned Labor Relations expert with at least 5–8 years of experience specifically focused on German co-determination and employee relations.
- Subject matter expert with solid knowledge of German labor law, particularly the BetrVG (Works Constitution Act).
- Skilled negotiator with hands-on experience drafting works agreements and representing company positions clearly and professionally.
- Effective communicator with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Qualified professional with a degree in Law, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Bilingual professional with native-level fluency in German and advanced proficiency in English.
- Pragmatic problem-solver who thrives in high-growth tech environments and knows how to find the middle ground in complex situations.
- English fluency and prior experience in negotiating with German Works Councils and deep knowledge of the BetrVG are mandatory requirements.
Skills
- German co-determination
- Employee relations
- German labor law
- BetrVG
- Negotiation
- Works agreements drafting
- Stakeholder engagement
- Communication
- Problem-solving
Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Remote (in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain, and the UK)
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
- Flexible Work
Experience Level
- Senior
- 5-8 years
Education Level
- Degree in Law, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Benefits
- Free Wellhub Gold membership with access to onsite gyms and studios, digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources.
- Add up to three family members to the Wellhub plan.
- Hybrid and remote work options.
- One-time reimbursement for home office equipment setup.
- Monthly work allowance for working from home.
- Flexible schedule.
- 30 days paid holiday per year plus an extra holiday on your birthday.
- 100% paid parental leave for all new parents.
- Extended leave and ramp-back period for parents giving birth.
- Access to world-class platforms for career growth.
- Participation in interactive sessions for development.
- Personalized development roadmap.
- Exploration of internal opportunities.
- Continuous learning and feedback.
- Syndio Fair Pay Certified.
About the Company
- Wellhub is revolutionizing workplace wellness by connecting employees worldwide to partners for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep through a single subscription.
- Headquartered in NYC with team members globally, Wellhub's mission is to make every company a wellness company.
- The company fosters a culture that values wellbeing, collaboration, and different perspectives, where passion and creativity drive impact.
- Wellhub believes work should be fulfilling, inspiring, and balanced.
Equal Opportunity
- Wellhub is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
- The company's commitment to inclusion extends to its recognition and reward practices.
- Wellhub is proud to be Syndio Fair Pay Certified, reflecting its dedication to equitable and fair pay practices.