Senior Employee Relations Partner

Responsibilities

• Atlassians can choose where they work – whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity.
• This role is responsible for providing expert support for complex, high-risk and sensitive ER matters across our EMEA region. As part of this role, you will also manage relationships with multiple Works Councils, lead end-to-end consultations, and partner with EMEA HRBPs, Employment Legal, functional leaders, and other stakeholders to deliver sound, consistent outcomes.
• You will lead Works Council engagement and consultation processes across EMEA, including relationship management, planning, meeting preparation, facilitation, consultation materials, Q&A, responses and follow-through on actions.
• You will manage complex ER casework, investigations and operational escalations, and advise leaders and HRBPs on performance management, grievances, disciplinary action and other sensitive matters.
• You will build effective partnerships across our EMEA region and help maintain clear intake, governance and operating processes for ER and Works Council matters.
• You will also support our Global Employee Relations team on developing and implementing various initiatives and supporting global cases.
• You will provide ER related trainings, including topics for managers on effective performance management, navigating difficult situations/conversations, and labour law compliance
• You have a proven track record managing relationships with multiple works councils and leading consultations and related processes with cross-functional stakeholders.
• You have experience developing and implementing ER practices, guidelines and regulations to ensure compliance with employment laws, policies and procedures.
• You have proven experience building trusted partnerships with HRBPs, employment legal, business leaders, employee representatives and other stakeholders, and you deliver clear, pragmatic recommendations.

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