Employee Relations Manager Netherlands & Belgium

ph3Employee Relations Manager Netherlands Belgium /h3pYou've seen us everywhere, from a road trip, passing over one of our trucks, to the biggest ports on the planet where we touch land to continue our journey All The Way to your front door. Now it's your chance to get to know us from within: a workplace full of warmth, friendship and support. /ppWe invite you to join our wonderful team and be part of our purpose: Improving life for all by integrating the world. /ppJoin us and play an important role on our team lifting global trade every day! /ph3We offer /h3pAs an Employee Relations Manager, you will play a critical role in driving both strategic initiatives and operational excellence for the Netherlands and Belgium, ensuring seamless execution of employee and labor relations (ER/LR) strategies, particularly in your engagement with unions and workers' councils. /ppThis position offers a unique blend of high-level strategic influence and hands‑on operational involvement, requiring adaptability and a passion for navigating both arenas effectively. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ullipProvide expert advice to business leaders, People Partners, and HR stakeholders on complex employment law, labor relations, and employee relations matters. /p /lilipPartner with management on works council consultations, union engagements, collective bargaining topics, and other labor relations activities in the Netherlands and Belgium. /p /lilipSupport organizational change initiatives, restructurings, policy implementation, and workforce transformation projects from an employee and labor relations perspective. /p /lilipLead or manage complex employee relations cases, investigations, disputes, and litigation matters, engaging external counsel where appropriate. /p /lilipIdentify and mitigate employment and labor relations risks, ensuring compliance with Dutch and Belgian employment legislation and collective agreements. /p /lilipDevelop and maintain constructive relationships with works councils, unions, external legal advisors, and key internal stakeholders. /p /lilipContribute to the development and implementation of Employee Relations policies, frameworks, and best practices across the North Europe Continent Area. /p /lilipCollaborate with regional and global Employee Relations colleagues on cross-border initiatives and strategic projects. /p /li /ulh3What we are looking for: /h3ullipDegree in Law (LL.M.) or equivalent legal qualification with a specialization in Employment or Labor Law. /p /lilipMinimum 7-10 years of relevant Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Employment Law, or Industrial Relations experience, including substantial experience in the Netherlands. /p /lilipExperience supporting labor relations and employee representative structures in other European countries, such as Belgium, Germany or Poland, is considered an advantage. /p /lilipExperience working within a multinational organization and navigating complex matrix environments. /p /lilipProven ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes and support sensitive negotiations and employee relations matters. /p /lilipStrong commercial judgment, balancing legal, people, and business considerations. /p /lilipExcellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills, including engagement with senior leaders and employee representatives. /p /li /ulpAs part of our pre-employment screening, we ask you to provide a VOG. /ppMaersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. /ppWe are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr