Senior Employee & Labor Relations Partner (EMEA)

Job Description:

About the Role

Dow Jones is looking for a Senior Employee & Labor Relations Partner (EMEA). Reporting to the VP of Employee & Labor Relations (who is based in New York) you will be the primaryon-the-ground partner for our employee and labor strategy across the region.

You will act as a trusted proxy and advisor navigating a complex landscape of social partnerships and evolving legislation. You will be the primary bridge between management and employees ensuring that

our growth in Europe is underpinned by compliant fair and productive employee and labor relations. This is a role for a high-judgment operator who can balance diplomatic negotiation with rigorous compliance and sound decision-making.

You Will:

Directly manage high-stakes employee relations matters including complex grievances internal investigations and disciplinary hearings.

Provide expert coaching and guidance to the EMEA People Team and regional leadership on conflict resolution and risk mitigation.

Assist with development and delivery of training programs such as performance management dispute resolution techniques employee awareness etc.

Analyze employee relations data to identify trends and partner with stakeholders for addressing any identified macro needs within the organization

Serve as the primary Company contact for all EMEA works councils unions and employee delegates including in Spain Germany the UK and France.

Lead negotiations and consultations with employee representatives over collective bargaining agreements shop agreements policy rollouts equality plans and other Company initiatives

Advise the Company on the terms and application of sectoral collective bargaining agreements in our EMEA locations

Proactively manage relationships with stakeholders to minimize conflict and facilitate business agility.

Serve as a key partner to the GM EMEA and the EMEA/Barcelona People Teams.

Act as a lead in EMEA for the Employee & Labor Relations team while maintaining a tight feedback loop with the VP Employee & Labor Relations in New York.

You Have:

7 years of relevant human resources experience (employee and labor relations performance management and compliance)

Professional fluency in both English and Spanish

Knowledge of current Spain employment/labor laws (EU and other European countries a plus)

Project and process management skills with a demonstrated track record of delivering

results

Demonstrated ability to make independent risk-based decisions in a fast-paced environment with a global reporting line

A builder mindset - comfortable navigating a complex employee ecosystem and leveraging internal teams/resources to find answers

Experience working with Collective Bargaining Agreements

Discretion and the ability to handle confidential information

Expertise working and collaborating with a global HR team

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans for you and your family

• Paid Time Off (30 days a year)

• Meal Vouchers

• Retirement Plans

• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

• Education Benefits

• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

• Subscription Discounts

• Employee Referral Program

• Financial Health Programs

• Cybersecurity Protection

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - People

Job Category:

Human Resources

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: 75000 - 85000

Were committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidates experience skills location and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles targets are determined based on multiple considerations including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health retirement wellbeing and more along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.