Labor Relations Consultant

The Opportunity

At Adobe, we believe exceptional employee experiences are built on a foundation of trust, collaboration, and open communication.

We are seeking a Labor Relations Consultant to join our Employee Experience (EX) team in Munich. In this role, you will play a key part in encouraging constructive and productive labor relations by partnering closely with our German Works Council. The ideal candidate combines deep labor relations expertise with strong stakeholder management skills, a collaborative approach , and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.

What you'll Do

• Build and nurture a strong and collaborative relationship with our German Works Council
• Act as the main liaison for interactions and consultations with the Works Council
• Lead and coordinate information and consultation processes, including preparing materials, facilitating discussions, managing communications, and coordinating expert audits when required
• Manage Works Council committees and coordinate related budgets and administrative processes
• Negotiate Works Council agreements and employment-related initiatives that align with strategic objectives and employee interests
• Gather feedback from employee representatives and Works Council members, providing meaningful insights and updates to key collaborators
• Continuously improve processes and drive consistency in our approach to social dialogue and employee representation

Partner across the business

• Act as a dependable advisor to leaders and Employee Experience teams on Works Council matters for Germany
• Address specific EMEA-wide Labor Relations topics alongside other Labor Relations Consultants in the region to ensure alignment and consistency across Works Councils
• Support business changes impacting employees, including hiring, organizational changes, and other workforce initiatives
• Support the implementation of new or updated people programs, policies, and practices
• Work together with Employment Legal, Employee Relations and COEs on Employee Relations issues and Employment Law topics as necessary

What we Offer

At Adobe, we believe that great work starts with great support. Here's a glimpse of what we offer our employees in Germany:

• Learning Fund: Up to $11,000 annually for education and professional development. Invest in your growth, we'll fund the journey.

• Childcare Support: We cover childcare costs for children up to the age of 6, so family and career can truly go hand in hand.

• Extra Wellbeing Days: Additional paid days off to truly recharge, because sustainable performance starts with real rest.

• Wellbeing Budget: A personal reimbursement budget for whatever keeps you at your best, whether that's fitness, mental health support, or something in between.

What you need to succeed

• Comprehensive knowledge of German Labor laws and Employment regulations
• Significant experience working with Works Councils and employee representatives in Germany
• A collaborative and solution-focused approach and experience in building positive relationships across different areas and layers of the organization
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to unite people around common objectives
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, diverse, and fast-paced environment where priorities can evolve.
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening, facilitation, presentation, and collaborator management.
• Proficient in both German and English required; additional languages are a plus.

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.

Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.

Let’s Adobe together

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