Fortinet is looking for an experienced and dynamic Employee Relations Partner to join its EMEA HR Team. The Employee Relations Partner will provide critical legal and strategic support on a wide range of employment matters within a global and multi-cultural context.

This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international, and rewarding environment!

The position reports to the Manager of Employee Relations for EMEA based in France.

Responsibilities:

•Provide consultation and coaching to the HR professionals, employees and managers related to complex performance management, compliance and investigations, conflict resolution, and employee terminations.

•Partner with managers and outside counsels to resolve Employee litigations.

•Own employment law aspects of HR / Business projects.

•Conduct detailed reviews of local policies (working time, internal regulations …).

•Participate in M&A projects.

•Provide guidance for employee conversions / new Legal entities.

•Monitor legal & regulatory regulations (DEI, CBAs, Employment Laws).

•Regularly review and update the employment documents in EMEA (job offers, employment contracts, …) as per local legal requirements and best practices.

•Lead Health and Safety HR-related activities.

•Assist the Manager of Employee Relations and the HR leaders with the employee representatives.

•Assist Sales Desk & CSR with HR / Employment laws aspects of RFPs.

Required Skills:

· Significant experience in employment law acquired in an international environment

· Significant experience in managing social relations and driving meetings with staff representatives

· Bilingual English and Dutch

· Strong problem solving, analytical and organizational skills

· Strong ability to prioritize tasks and multi-tasking skills

· Ability to adapt and work well in a very fast-paced environment

Education:

· Master degree in Employment Law

· Knowledge of Belgian Employment Law is a plus