Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure. 

 

Short Description

Job Title: Labor Law & Employee Relations Specialist

Job ID: 35189

Job Location: Germany

Function: People & Culture

Working pattern: Hybrid

Why we need this role

As Colt integrates the Lumen EMEA Business, this role is crucial to ensuring a smooth and legally compliant transition. Your expertise in individual and collective labor law will help navigate organizational changes and ensure all actions align with legal regulations. Additionally, you will lead negotiations with works councils, fostering positive relationships and cooperation. Your contributions will be key to successfully adapting to the new structure and driving the business forward.

What you'll do Independently and proactively provide legal advice and support to (international) leaders and German employees on personnel-related matters. This includes considering current case law, applicable works agreements, and global guidelines to make informed and legally sound decisions. Collaborate with global stakeholders from the business area and global HR teams to design and locally implement strategic initiatives. This includes ensuring both business and labor law requirements are met while adhering to best practices to ensure a harmonized and effective implementation. Manage complex employee relations issues or change management initiatives. This involves leading negotiations, providing legal advice, and representing Colt before labor courts to protect the company’s interests and minimize legal risks. Advise, communicate, and train (international) leaders on HR operational processes. This includes performance and salary management within a legal framework to ensure that all HR processes are carried out efficiently and in compliance with the law. Legally review labor law documents, including employment contracts and certificates of employment, to ensure they comply with applicable laws and internal policies. What we're looking for Fluent in both German and English, written and spoken, to communicate effectively in an international environment. Degree in law, human resources, business administration, or a related field. Alternatively, a relevant vocational qualification with a specialization in labor law to provide the necessary professional foundations. Professional experience in the employee relations area, with in-depth knowledge and practical experience in working with employees and leadership teams. Excellent knowledge of working with German works councils to ensure effective and constructive communication and negotiation. Comprehensive up-to-date knowledge of labor law and HR best practices to stay informed of legal developments and best practices. Enjoyment of working in an international team to promote a positive and productive work atmosphere. Strong customer and service orientation in dealing with internal and external stakeholders to meet their needs and expectations. Reliability, resilience, approachability, diplomacy, and confidence in dealing with demanding leaders or stakeholders to act confidently and professionally in challenging situations. Quick comprehension and excellent attention to detail to quickly grasp and process complex issues. Ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders with conflicting priorities to find a balanced and effective solution. Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, reasoning, inductive reasoning, and analytical skills to make informed and well-considered decisions. Strong project management skills, especially in organization, prioritization, and time management, to effectively and successfully manage projects. Skills Employee RelationsHR Policies and ProceduresHR Best PracticesRelationship ManagementWhat we offer you Looking to make a mark?

At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do.

Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.

Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.

We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.

 

Diversity and inclusion

Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.

Most recently we have:

Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan Trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages.

 

 

Benefits

Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.

Flexible working hours and the option to work from home. Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies. Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities. Global Family Leave Policy. Employee Assistance Program. Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.

 

A global network

When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring – take a look at ‘Our People’ site including our Empowered Women in Tech.