**Title -** Labor Relations Lead Germany **Business-** HR **Officer Title -** Vice President **Location -** Frankfurt **Job Purpose/Overview:** This role supports Citi's Labor Relations teams, acting as a crucial link between HR, Employment Law, and Legal departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, diplomacy, and prioritization skills, coupled with a deep understanding of German labor laws and regulatory requirements. This position involves managing various projects with often competing deadlines. **Key Responsibilities:** **Labor & Collective Negotiations** + Implement employee relations strategies to minimize the impact of grievances and labor disputes. + Coordinate employee and labor relations programs for policy compliance. + Represent the organization in processes and negotiations with the works council. + Liaise with managers and employees to resolve grievances and maintain a productive workplace. + Ensure employer-employee relationships comply with collective agreements and employment standards. **Employment Litigation** + Partner with Employment Legal and Country HR Officer on litigation processes. + Anticipate and advise on potential Employee Relations (ER) issues. **Regulatory Advisory (HR and Local Labor Law)** + Partner with legal teams to respond to labor authorities and regulators. + Monitor changes in labor law and advise management; manage the implementation of regulatory changes. + Advise on all HR matters under local law. + Handle complex employee matters, including dismissals and grievances. + Manage disciplinary processes in accordance with global policy. + Support investigations and ensure adherence to legislative frameworks. **Individual and Collective Dismissals (Terminations)** + Engage in negotiations for dismissals, including redundancy calculations. + Partner with legal teams on involuntary terminations requiring special support. + Manage RIF processes and collective dismissals. **Policy & Regulation** + Confirm policy applicability under labor law. + Support new local policy development and advise on changes to existing policies. **Other Responsibilities** + Undertake local HR activities across the employee lifecycle. + Support key country initiatives and global projects. **Experience, skills and capabilities:** **Qualifications** + Strong knowledge of German labor law. + Understanding of complex matrix structures. + Proactive and hands-on mentality. + Excellent German and English skills. **Education** + Bachelor's/University degree required; Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family Group:** Human Resources ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family:** Employee Relations ------------------------------------------------------ **Time Type:** Full time ------------------------------------------------------ **Most Relevant Skills** Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ **Other Relevant Skills** For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ _Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._ _If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _Accessibility at Citi (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm)_ _._ _View Citi’s_ _EEO Policy Statement (https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy)_ _and the_ _Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)_ _poster._ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.