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Employee & Labour Relations Business Partner

Apple· Corporate Functions
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BerlinFull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Global Employee & Labour Relations role focused on partnering with leadership and Works Councils in Germany, ensuring German labor law compliance, and resolving complex employee relations issues while fostering an inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between leadership and Works Councils, ensuring compliance with German labor laws and fostering a productive partnership.
  • Support labor relations initiatives, including Works Council negotiations, by working with key partners to align on business priorities and compliance needs.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor by identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex and sensitive employee relations (ER) issues.
  • Lead and manage cases on critical cultural topics, promoting a positive and inclusive workplace environment.
  • Coach leaders through ER situations, enhancing their skills and confidence via tailored coaching sessions and delivery of training programs.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a business partnering capacity, preferably in employee and labor relations.
  • High proficiency understanding the employment legal frameworks, including German labor laws and Works Council processes.
  • Proven ability to balance multiple priorities, stakeholders, and workstreams effectively.
  • Fluency is English and German language.
  • Experience supporting labor relations and Works Council negotiations in a complex, matrixed business environment.
  • Proven experience of influencing and negotiation skills, particularly with external partners like Works Councils.
  • Passionate about building and maintaining positive relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Creative problem-solving skills to address challenging people-related issues in collaboration with managers and the People team.
  • Exceptional communication skills, including active listening, concise writing, and engaging presentations.
  • Proven understanding of employment laws, regulations, and best practices, especially in Germany.
  • High levels of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.

Skills

Required:German labor lawsWorks Council negotiationsEmployee relations advisoryStakeholder managementCommunication and training

Benefits

  • Comprehensive accessibility and accommodations on request (Apple policy)
  • Employee-focused benefits typical of Apple roles (not explicitly listed in description)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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