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Labor Relations Specialist

Poland, Legnica · Job Posted March 22, 2026
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Gates Corporation is seeking a leader in Employee & Labor Relations to lead Gates’ labor relations strategy in our Legnica plant, acting as the main liaison with unions and employee representatives while ensuring compliance with local laws and collective agreements. It supports collective bargaining, manages labor risks, and guides HR teams on negotiations and employee relations.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop and execute labor relations strategies aligned with corporate objectives
  • Advise on union engagement and collective bargaining tactics
  • Serve as primary liaison with HR teams, leadership teams, trade unions, works councils, and employee representative bodies
  • Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and employee representatives to anticipate and address labor issues
  • Collaborate with the EMEA and Global HR Center of Excellence to align policies and share best practices
  • Monitor industrial action risks and prepare mitigation plans
  • Prepare regular reports for local and regional leadership on status of negotiations, disputes, and compliance
  • Lead or support collective bargaining negotiations (wage, redundancy plans, collective labor agreements, etc.), including preparation of proposals, negotiation mandates, support analytics, and communication materials
  • Coach local HR team and managers on negotiation techniques and best practices
  • Draft and review collective agreements, memoranda of understanding, and side letters
  • Ensure adherence to local labor laws, collective agreements, and works council regulations
  • Partner with Legal to interpret new legislation and assess business impacts
  • In coordination with the relevant departments, support the preparation and submission process of all legally required employee relations statutory reporting, including Pay Transparency Reporting
  • Assess, recommend, and implement policies and practices as needed to meet the needs of the organization
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders regarding communication and implementation of policies and programs to ensure compliance with applicable local employment laws and regulations

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field
  • Master’s degree or specialized certification in European level Labor Relations is highly desirable
  • 8-10 years of progressive labor/industrial relations experience within multinational manufacturing organizations, covering Poland
  • Experience in M&A activities from an Employee & Labor Relations perspective is highly desirable
  • Exceptionally strong negotiation skills, with proven track record of leading collective bargaining processes and union negotiations
  • In-depth knowledge of Polish labor laws, European Works Council regulations, and EU social directives
  • Fluent in English & Polish (mandatory)
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Demonstrated capability to work across diverse cultural and legal environments
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to travel ~30% of the time

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree or specialized certification in European level Labor Relations
  • Experience in M&A activities from an Employee & Labor Relations perspective

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