Senior EMEA Labor Relations Consultant

Microsoft • De, DE

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

EMEA Labour Relations Consultant at Microsoft Shape the Future of Work Across Europe At Microsoft, you’ll help empower every person and organisation on the planet. Join a culture built on growth, excellence, and innovation—where your ideas can shape the future. We celebrate diversity, foster inclusion, and champion a workplace where everyone can thrive. Why Join Us? Make a Tangible Impact: Drive strategic labour relations initiatives that influence employee experience and organisational culture across EMEA. Career Growth: Develop your career in a supportive, high-performing team that values learning, excellence, and making others great. Flexibility: Work from anywhere in Europe, with flexible hours and hybrid arrangements. Innovation: Collaborate with experts to deploy AI-powered HR solutions and shape the future of labour relations. Inclusive Leadership: Be part of a company committed to equal opportunity and inclusive leadership.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in labour relations and works councils across multiple European countries; experience with EWC is a plus.
• Proven ability to consult with senior HR and business leaders, align programmes with business strategy, and manage change initiatives within virtual, cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical skills, systems thinking, and a passion for digital transformation in HR.
• Deep knowledge and enthusiasm for HR and Labour Relations strategy and programmes, with a track record of delivering impactful outcomes
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, with an international mindset and ability to navigate complex, multicultural environments.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for learning.

Responsibilities

• Drive the European Works Council (EWC) project, ensuring robust governance and compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Partner with Centres of Excellence to implement scalable, AI-driven labour relations programmes and processes across EMEA.
• Program manage the deployment of AI tools and features in partnership with Engineering, Microsoft Digital, country Labour Relations consultants, and works councils.
• Strengthen relationships with employee representative bodies and proactively resolve complex labour issues using data-driven insights.
• Coach business leaders, design and implement capability-building programmes, and identify training needs to elevate organisational effectiveness.
• Champion Microsoft values and compliance by rolling out scalable HR programmes and local projects.
• Contribute to the International Labour Relations Community, delivering strategy and enabling a listening system to surface risks and priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees