Lead, Labor Relations, EMEA & Germany

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

As the Lead Labor Relations Consultant for EMEA & Germany youll play a critical role in shaping how Nike partners with employee representative bodies while enabling business transformation across EMEA. Based in the Netherlands this is a unique opportunity to influence Labor Relations strategy across the region while serving as the lead Labor Relations partner for Germany one of Nikes most complex and strategically important markets. Approximately 50% of your role will focus on leading Labor Relations across Germany while the remaining 50% will support regional enterprise initiatives and help shape the future of Labor Relations across EMEA.

Youll:

• Lead Labor Relations strategy and execution for Germany partnering with Works Councils across both Corporate and Retail teams.

• Drive the Labor Relations workstream for strategic business initiatives organizational transformations and enterprise programmes across EMEA.

• Partner with HR business leaders and Centers of Excellence to proactively identify Labor Relations considerations risks and opportunities that enable successful business outcomes.

• Own end-to-end delivery of complex Labor Relations projects by establishing governance leading cross-functional project teams managing timelines and ensuring effective stakeholder communication.

• Support the implementation and evolution of Nikes EMEA Labor Relations strategy across multiple countries brands and employee populations.

• Develop long-term engagement strategies that strengthen relationships with employee representative bodies while supporting business priorities.

• Act as a trusted advisor on complex Labor Relations matters providing guidance through consultations organizational change and sensitive employee relations topics.

• Build and maintain deep expertise in German Labor Relations legislation while developing broader knowledge of Labor Relations practices across the EMEA region.

• Cultivate trusted partnerships with Works Councils business leaders HR partners and key functional stakeholders.

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

This is more than a country Labor Relations role. Its an opportunity to shape Labor Relations across one of Nikes most important markets while influencing regional strategy and business change across EMEA. Based in the Netherlands and reporting to the Director of Labor Relations youll work closely with senior business leaders HR Business Partners country HR teams Legal Counsel and Centers of Excellence across the region. Youll help define how Nike engages with employee representative bodies build trusted partnerships across the business and play a key role in enabling the future of work at Nike.

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR

Were looking for a Labor Relations leader who enjoys operating across both strategic and operational priorities. Youre comfortable influencing senior stakeholders navigating complexity and balancing the needs of the business with meaningful employee engagement. Youll combine deep German Labor Relations expertise with the curiosity and commercial mindset needed to support initiatives across a diverse EMEA landscape. This role offers a unique opportunity to build Labor Relations expertise across EMEA while deepening expertise in Germany. It provides a strong foundation for future growth in HR.

Youll bring:

• Fluency in German and English is essential enabling you to build trust lead consultation processes and partner effectively with stakeholders across Germany and the broader EMEA region.

• Experience in leading Labor Relations or in HR roles with significant involvement with Works Councils in Germany ideally within a complex multinational organization.

• Expertise in social dialogue consultation processes and collective employee relations.

• Experience supporting organizational transformation restructures and business change programmes.

• Proven capability managing complex or high-profile Labor Relations matters.

• Strong project and programme management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across multiple stakeholders and countries.

• The ability to navigate effectively within a large matrixed organization.

• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to translate complex topics into clear messages and drive alignment.

• Structured strategic problem solving with the ability to navigate ambiguity.

• Commercial acumen cultural awareness and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

• Candidates must be able to work from the Netherlands with regular travel to Germany.

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1