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Summary:

We are currently seeking a Labour Relations Manager EMEA to join our People team in Barcelona. This is a first-of-its-kind high-ownership individual contributor role responsible for building and anchoring Clios Labour Relations and Employee Relations function in EMEA. You will be the primary expert for all Spanish labour law obligations across Clios Spanish group Works Council and union engagement collective bargaining and mandatory compliance programs while also providing dedicated Employee Relations support across the EMEA region.

You will work closely with People Business Partners Legal Finance Senior Leaders and external counsel to build a robust labour relations function in EMEA in a fast-paced and scaling environment.

What youll work on:

Labour Relations Strategy:

Shape and drive a forward-looking labour relations strategy for EMEA (main Focus: Spain) grounded in Clios people philosophy and aligned with our business priorities. Anticipate risks identify opportunities and ensure our labour relations approach reflects our values.

Employee Representative & Union Engagement:

Act as Clios main point of contact with employee representatives (Comité de Empresa / Delegados de Personal) and trade unions in Spain fostering constructive relationships built on open dialogue and mutual trust. Own and manage all legally required information and consultation processes with works councils.

Collective Bargaining & CBA Management: Lead the negotiation interpretation and ongoing administration of applicable Convenios Colectivos in Spain ensuring alignment with both business needs and employee interests.

Labour Law Compliance & Risk:

Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws regulations and collective bargaining agreements. Proactively identify exposure areas and develop mitigation plans before issues arise.

Trusted Advisor to Leadership: Partner closely with senior leaders legal external labour law counsel and People Business Partners to navigate the people implications of business decisions always grounding recommendations in local law and Clios values.

People Compliance Programs:

Lead the end-to-end governance of mandatory people compliance obligations across EMEA with a main focus on the Spanish group including the Plan de Igualdad salary audits gender pay gap reporting the Protocol against Harassment and the LGBTI Plan.

Policy Ownership:

Design implement and keep current the internal people policies and procedures applicable to EMEA ensuring they reflect the latest legal requirements and support a fair inclusive workplace.

People Manager Education: Build and deliver practical training for managers and the People team on labour compliance collective agreements and employee relations helping them navigate the EMEA context with confidence.

Insights & Reporting:

Monitor key labour relations indicators and employee relations trends translating data into meaningful insights and clear recommendations for People and business leadership.

What you have:

• Bachelors degree in Employment Law Industrial Relations or a related field. Masters degree or HR certification preferred.

• 8 years of experience in Labor Relations Employment Law HR Compliance with deep expertise in Spanish labor law: Estatuto de los Trabajadores collective bargaining framework (Convenios Colectivos) works council regulations (Comités de Empresa) equality legislation and recent regulatory developments.

• Demonstrated experience managing or negotiating with employee representatives and/or trade unions in Spain.

• Experience working in multinational companies in the technology industry specifically in high growth stage to public company

• Ability to thrive in a matrixed multicultural and fast-paced environment.

• Fluent in English; additional EMEA languages are a plus.

What you will find here:

Compensation is one of the main components of Clios Total Rewards Program. We have developed a series of programs and processes to ensure we are creating fair and competitive pay practices that form the foundation of our human and high-performing culture.

Some highlights of our Total Rewards program include:

• Competitive equitable salary.
  

• Top-tier medical and dental coverage at preferred employee pricing for you and your family with access from Day 1.

• Clio offers a flexible hybrid work environment with intentional in-person gatherings to build connection.

• 23 Days Paid Time Off Company Observed Holidays including short Fridays as well as a summer schedule for work-life balance.

• Professional development and growth options

• Pet friendly workspace in our Barcelona office

• Company events and social-impact programs that reinforce our shared values community and culture.

• Clioversary recognition program with special acknowledgement at 3 5 7 and 10 years

Please note salary bands may differ based on location and local currency. Additionally benefits may differ depending on the employees location.

Diversity Inclusion Belonging and Equity (DIBE) & Accessibility

Our team shows up as their authentic selves and are united by our mission. We are dedicated todiversity equity and inclusion. We pride ourselves in building and fostering an environment where our teams feel included valued and enabled to do the best work of their careers wherever they choose to log in from. We believe that different perspectives skills backgrounds and experiences result in higher-performing teams and better innovation. We are committed to equal employment and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Clio provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our culture at a Human and High Performing AI company meaning we use artificial intelligence to improve all of our recruitment AI helps us streamline the process for greater efficiency. However weve built our systems to ensure that a human always reviews AI-generated output and we never make automated hiring decisions.

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