Employee Relations Manager

pThis position is part of the Talent Tech and Operations (TTO) team based in Amsterdam, which designs and runs the infrastructure to deliver an outstanding talent experience supporting the full employee lifecycle for Netflix employees in the regional market. /pbrDe onderstaande informatie behandelt de functie-eisen, de verwachte ervaring van de kandidaat en de bijbehorende kwalificaties.brpNetflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. /pAbout UspAt Netflix, we are driven by a culture of high performance and accountability. Our people are our greatest asset, and as a part of our Employee Relations team, you\'ll play a crucial role in maintaining a work environment that fosters performance, trust, and responsibility. This is a unique opportunity to shape a consistent and scalable employee relations approach that aligns with our mission and ensures an inclusive and effective workplace. /pWhat We DopOur Employee Relations team operates across three pillars: /pulliPrevention - We partner with HRBPs, people managers, and Inclusion to identify risk early and build practices that reduce employee relations issues before they escalate. /liliCase Management - We manage complex employee matters - performance, conduct, sickness, disciplinary - with consistency, rigor, and sound judgment. We are a trusted partner to managers navigating difficult situations. /liliData Insights - We use data to understand trends, measure effectiveness, and surface actionable insights to leadership that drive continuous improvement. /li /ulThe RolepWe are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to lead and manage complex employee relations matters while building structured, scalable solutions. In this role, you will partner with our HR business partner team, employee services, legal partners and employees to resolve issues (performance, sickness, disciplinary), ensuring a consistent, unbiased approach. You may also collaborate and partner with other talent functions such as inclusion and talent management to drive preventative measures. /pKey ResponsibilitiesPreventionulliPartner with HRBPs, Legal, and Inclusion to design and embed ER guidelines and workflows that are fair, efficient, and built to scale. /liliIdentify root causes and systemic trends to address issues upstream, before they become cases. /liliAct as a trusted advisor to people managers, helping them handle sensitive situations with confidence and consistency. /li /ulCase ManagementulliLead and manage complex employee matters across performance, sickness, disciplinary, and investigations — ensuring timely, well-documented, and legally sound outcomes. /liliCollaborate with Legal and HRBPs to ensure alignment with employment law across EMEA jurisdictions. /liliApply a consistent, structured approach to employee concerns while exercising sound judgment in ambiguous situations. /li /ulData InsightsulliTrack and analyze employee relations trends to identify patterns, surface risks, and measure the impact of ER interventions. /liliUse clear, data-informed insights to drive continuous improvement in ER processes, ensuring they remain effective as the business evolves. /li /ulQualificationsulliStrong knowledge of employment law and the ability to apply this knowledge to practical, business-focused solutions. /liliYou have experience across different corporate functions (Tech, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and Sales). /lili5 or more years of experience in employee relations or HR, with a strong focus on performance management, investigations, and risk mitigation. /liliPrevious employee relations experience in the Netherlands, United Kingdom or Poland. Exposure to other EMEA markets is a bonus. /liliBachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience. /liliProven experience developing and implementing scalable employee relations processes. /liliExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to provide sound judgment in complex situations. /liliProven ability to build trust across all levels of an organization, driving high-performance outcomes through accountability and structured guidance. /liliExperience partnering with senior leadership to drive alignment on employee relations strategy and outcomes. /li /ulKey Traits for SuccessulliStructured system-thinker: You have a structured approach and enjoy creating, refining, and scaling processes that enhance performance and mitigate risk. /liliAbility to deal with ambiguity: We are a complex business and often lean into people over process so you must be comfortable working in an evolving environment with continuous change while leading with systems thinking. /liliResults-Driven: You operate with a high level of accountability, always focusing on delivering solutions that support the business and maintain fairness. /liliProcess Oriented Thinker: You are able to identify and analyze trends, proactively addressing issues before they escalate. /liliData-Informed: You rely on data to guide decisions, providing clear insights and solutions that support continuous improvement. xgiwjmb /liliIntegrity and Professionalism: You handle sensitive information with discretion, ensuring confidentiality and building trust across the organization. /li /ulbr