Labour Relations Consultant

Adobe

Job title:

Labour Relations Consultant

Company:

Adobe

Job description

Our CompanyChanging the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!The opportunityFrom the moment you wake up in the morning until you go to bed at night consider the media you consume, the adverts you see, the apps you use, the websites you browse and almost all of the shopping you do online throughout the day. Chances are that every single one of those interactions, every single one of those experiences, was touched by an Adobe product.We have a fantastic opportunity for a Labour Relations Consultant to join our team based in Amsterdam.You will be accountable for the day to day operations and relationships with our Works Council (WC) in Netherlands, based in Amsterdam. You will be part of an EMEA-wide Labour Relations Consultant team, who provide directions on handling employee representative matters and offer input on policies and practices.You will partner with key collaborators throughout the business and interact with various levels of management, while being at the same time the Dutch EX Partner at the site, working closely with the EMEA HR BPs, Employee Relations, Employment Legal team, Centers of Excellence (CoEs), and the Employee Resource Center (ERC) and being supportive to employees requests finding the respective EX partner for their needs. With these roles you are a critical part of the EX ecosystem in the country and in the region, helping us creating the future of EX.What you’ll do

  • Manage the relations with the Works council in the Netherlands, which includes:
  • Maintaining a constructive and collaborative relationship with our Works Council
  • Own and manage the Works Council in it’s entirety as well as ensuring Adobe remains compliant.
  • Be the point of contact for the Works Council and all business stakeholders regarding business changes impacting on the employee population.
  • Provide overall planning and coordination with any WC meeting to include informing the WC about daily operations and hold hearings for approvals where required e.g. hiring, reorganization etc.
  • Negotiate collective agreements and key employment-related initiatives
  • Provide advice and guidance to local leadership and your stakeholders whilst navigating through a complex labour relations environment.
  • Collect feedback from the Works Council members, employee representatives to inform key stakeholders regarding activity & progress, queries along with any requirements
  • Being responsible for involving the EMEA Works Councils in Germany, the Netherlands, France and Spain in the implementation of technology, driving the whole process and being Nr. 1 contact partner for our IT stakeholders in Labour relation matters for whole EMEA.
  • Being the Dutch EX partner in the country, supporting all EX functions with local expertise and being a face to our local, internal stakeholders. Being confident in the EX environment to support employees requests finding the respective EX partner for their needs.
  • Provide advice and support to our EMEA Employee Experience and Employment Legal functions as a local Dutch expert on employee-related matters.
  • Collaborate closely with your Labour Relations Colleagues across the regions, act as a team and support/substitute each other.
  • Participate in projects, regionally and internationally, as requested to scale as we grow and provide outstanding outcomes and experience for our internal customers.

What you’ll need to succeed

  • In-depth knowledge of all aspects of Dutch employment law relating to labour relations.
  • A recognizable number of years of experience in managing relations with Dutch Works Council and staff representatives are required. Experience of Works Councils in other EMEA countries is desirable.
  • Collaborative approach, partnering with our employee representative, based on trust and good solutions.
  • Experience in conflict management and dispute resolution. Strong negotiating and conflict management skills, outcome oriented.
  • Experience working with an IT orientated environment is highly beneficial
  • Ability to navigate autonomously in a fast-pace, fast changing environment and in ambiguous circumstances. Resilient, and the ability to be assertive when needed
  • Highly effective communication skills, including effective listening, questioning skills, presentation, synthesis, and persuasion.
  • Outcome oriented: we take ownership and are pride to achieve successful results with high satisfaction from our partners and customer groups.
  • Business fluency in English and Dutch are required, other languages are a plus.

As our many awards will tell you, at Adobe you’ll be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You’ll be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe’s the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog, and explore the fantastic benefits we offer at .Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We hire talented individuals, regardless of gender, race or colour, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative and successful. This is what it means to be Adobe For All.We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours.Adobe is proud to be an employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email or call (408) 536-3015.

Expected salary

Location

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Job date

Thu, 29 May 2025 07:07:16 GMT

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