HR Employee Relations Partner - German speaking
Job description
A remote German-speaking Employee Relations Partner at Labcorp, based in Bulgaria, responsible for conducting mid- to high-level employee relations investigations and managing employee relations programs and policies across Poland, Bulgaria and Germany.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Work mode
- Remote · Bulgaria
- Languages
- German – Professional proficiency, English – Professional proficiency, Polish – Fluent, Bulgarian – Fluent
What you'll do
- Conducts detailed investigations into a range of employee relations concerns such as harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and workplace violence, adhering to all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Provides clear, timely communication regarding investigations, offering comprehensive reports with supporting documentation.
- Support and coach leaders in managing attendance cases.
- Facilitating learning workshops and knowledge transfer to leaders.
- Employs effective interviewing and documentation techniques; adeptly manage cases using designated online case management tool ServiceNow.
- Assists in the preparation of works council meetings and documentation.
- Supports the development of an inclusive and positive workplace culture.
- Supports and coaches Managers in developing, delivering, and monitoring Performance Improvement plans.
- Partners with business leaders/ HR Leaders reviewing termination business decisions.
- Provides clear, concise and timely communication, report summaries, and relevant documentation regarding investigations.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree desirable, preferably in human resource management or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work.
- 2 or more years of experience in the Employee Relations field.
- Professional proficiency in German and English.
- Fluency in either Polish or Bulgarian is essential to effectively support and collaborate with stakeholders in the respective countries.
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to conduct a thorough and complete investigation.
- Strong problem-solving skills with minimal guidance required.
- Flexibility and willingness to handle competing priorities and assist others as needed in a team environment.
- Ability to make timely along with informed, and objective decisions.
Nice to have
- Experience conducting investigations and advising on a wide range of sensitive and complex employee relations issues, including performance management, interpersonal manager/employee conflicts or complaints, leaves, accommodations, and behavioural conduct issues.
- Knowledge of relevant basic employment and labour laws in Poland and Bulgaria. Germany is a plus.
- Ability to problem-solve with minimal guidance but willingness to ask for help if appropriate.
Your team
Employee Relations
The Employee Relations Partner reports to the Senior Employee Relations Manager.
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About Labcorp
A global leader in laboratory services
Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world's most important health challenges.
Mission
Improve health and improve lives
Key facts
- Diagnostics, drug development and healthcare innovation
- Global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions
- Leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across operations