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Senior EMEA Labor Relations Consultant

Germany, Multiple Locations · Job Posted May 14, 2026
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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.  

Job Responsibility

  • 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.

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.

What we offer

  • 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.
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