**About the Role** As Senior Manager, Employee and Labor Relations EMEA, based in the Netherlands, you will report to the EMEA Employee Relations Director and be part of the Global Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) team at Uber within the People & Places (P&P) organization. This role will provide strategic leadership for labor relations initiatives across the EMEA region, with a primary focus on directly managing the Works Council in the Netherlands (Uber's headquarters) while supporting its team to manage the Works Council in France. This role is critical to ensure that company decisions are implemented in a timely and effective manner whilst ensuring Uber’s compliance with local labor laws and fostering positive relationships between management and labor representatives. **What You'll Do** - **Labor Relations Strategy**: Develop and implement labor relations strategies at an EMEA level which reflect the legal and cultural contexts of labor markets in the Netherlands and France. - **Works Council Management**: Directly manage the Works Council in the Netherlands, lead negotiations and mandatory consultation processes and facilitate effective communication and collaboration on behalf of the company. - **Support for France**: Support the Senior Labor Relation Partner in France and ensure alignment with the organization's labor relations’ strategy and objectives. - **Risk & Legal Compliance**: Ensure adherence to Dutch and French labor laws and Works Council regulations, providing updates and necessary training to relevant stakeholders. - **Stakeholder Management**: Build and maintain strong relationships with Business and People and Places stakeholders at an EMEA and global level along with employee representatives in EMEA to ensure effective communication and cooperation. - **Problem solving**: Identify and anticipate potential roadblocks or process improvements opportunities and build solutions to foster quality and efficiency - **Team Management**: Develop team member, foster a culture of mentorship and drive accountability for progress - **ER Global projects**: Contribute to the development and roll-out of Global ER initiatives and programs to relevant stakeholders in the EMEA region. - **ER Investigations**: Experience in handling employee relations investigations is a plus, contributing to effective resolution and compliance as needed. #### **What You'll Need** - Bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, or Dutch employment law. - Extensive experience in labor relations (8+ years), particularly with Works Councils in the Netherlands. Exposure to the Works council in France is a plus. - Strong understanding of labor laws and Works Council legislation in the Netherlands. Understanding of French or German labor laws is a plus. - Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build constructive relationships with stakeholders. #### **Preferred Qualifications** - Strong writing skills, with the ability to create clear and impactful documentation. - Strong mediation and conflict resolution abilities. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. - Cultural awareness and the capacity to navigate distinct labor landscapes in both the Netherlands and France. - Ability to influence stakeholders at every level of the organization - Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. - Familiarity with conducting employee relations investigations is preferred. We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let’s move the world forward, together. Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role. \*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to [accommodations@uber.com](mailto:accommodations@uber.com).