We are looking to hire a talented and committed Employee Relations Manager to play a critical role in the development of the employee relations agenda in Spain.
We are seeking a progressive, hands-on, customer-obsessed individual who will help to develop our employee relations agenda of creating a positive employee relations climate that supports employee safety, capability, engagement, and a high-performance customer-obsessed culture.
The ER Manager will report to the Head of ER, Spain. The role will require a level of geographical flexibility in base location within Spain. This role can be based in our offices in Zaragoza or Barcelona.
Key Job Responsibilities
* To take ownership, play a supporting role in significant ER projects. Support the Spanish Management Teams and HR Teams in shaping the Employee Relation within the Amazon policies.
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with employees at all levels.
* Develop an understanding of employee engagement and support the delivery of initiatives designed to achieve engagement targets which are aligned to Amazon’s ER philosophy.
* Reactively and proactively support and advise managers and HR teams on employee relations issues.
* Ensure compliance with Spain and EU legislation in partnership with our Legal Department.
* Define and develop the existing arrangements for collective consultation and communication as required for the ongoing evolution of the business, in compliance with Spain labor laws and Amazon ER policies.
* Provide training on ER matters for managers and HR teams.
* Conduct reviews of employment policies to ensure they are aligned to Amazon’s objectives and compliant with employment law.
* Participate in national and international projects.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Proven track record of accomplishments in a fast-paced similar environment to Amazon FCs / AMZL.
* Fluent in Spanish and English.
* Demonstrate problem-solving and analytical capability.
* Extensive knowledge of employment law.
* Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
* Extensive experience in setting up effective provisions for collective communication and consultation in a recently unionized environment.
* Experience with complex problem solving and analysis using analytical methods.
* Proven presentation and communication skills.
* Experience in the analysis, design, and implementation of people programs, policies, and practices to develop and sustain positive employee relations and engagement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Degree Level Education Relevant post-graduate education in human resources, employee relations, Legal (employment law).
* Demonstrate ability to motivate others and influence work behaviors.
* Proven ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and make best use of limited resources.
* High dependability – be there to support the business.
* Decision Making / Complex Problem Solving - proactively gathers the right data from appropriate sources; conducts root cause analysis; refers to long-term plans and goals; acts decisively, promptly, and confidently; complex analysis.
* Possesses intellectual curiosity; brings insight into the team / business, especially in a multicultural and multi-location environment.
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