Labor Relations Lead, Citi

Citi

Location:
Germany, Frankfurt am Main

Category:
Human Resources

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Job Description:

This role supports Citi's Labor Relations teams, acting as a crucial link between HR, Employment Law, and Legal departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, diplomacy, and prioritization skills, coupled with a deep understanding of German labor laws and regulatory requirements. This position involves managing various projects with often competing deadlines.

Job Responsibility:

Implement employee relations strategies to minimize the impact of grievances and labor disputes
Coordinate employee and labor relations programs for policy compliance
Represent the organization in processes and negotiations with the works council
Liaise with managers and employees to resolve grievances and maintain a productive workplace
Ensure employer-employee relationships comply with collective agreements and employment standards
Partner with Employment Legal and Country HR Officer on litigation processes
Anticipate and advise on potential Employee Relations (ER) issues
Partner with legal teams to respond to labor authorities and regulators
Monitor changes in labor law and advise management
manage the implementation of regulatory changes
Advise on all HR matters under local law
Handle complex employee matters, including dismissals and grievances
Manage disciplinary processes in accordance with global policy
Support investigations and ensure adherence to legislative frameworks
Engage in negotiations for dismissals, including redundancy calculations
Partner with legal teams on involuntary terminations requiring special support
Manage RIF processes and collective dismissals
Confirm policy applicability under labor law
Support new local policy development and advise on changes to existing policies
Undertake local HR activities across the employee lifecycle
Support key country initiatives and global projects

Requirements:

Strong knowledge of German labor law
Understanding of complex matrix structures
Proactive and hands-on mentality
Excellent German and English skills
Bachelor's/University degree required
Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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