Senior EMEA Labor Relations Consultant

Microsoft is a global technology company focused on empowering every person and organization on the planet. The role is within the HR Consulting department, focusing on labour relations across the EMEA region.

• Extensive experience in labour relations and works councils across multiple European countries; experience with EWC is a plus.
• Proven ability to consult with senior HR and business leaders, align programmes with business strategy, and manage change initiatives within virtual, cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills, systems thinking, and a passion for digital transformation in HR.
• Deep knowledge and enthusiasm for HR and Labour Relations strategy and programmes, with a track record of delivering impactful outcomes.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, with an international mindset and ability to navigate complex, multicultural environments.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for learning.

• Drive the European Works Council (EWC) project, ensuring robust governance and compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Partner with Centres of Excellence to implement scalable, AI-driven labour relations programmes and processes across EMEA.
• Program manage the deployment of AI tools and features in partnership with Engineering, Microsoft Digital, country Labour Relations consultants, and works councils.
• Strengthen relationships with employee representative bodies and proactively resolve complex labour issues using data-driven insights.
• Coach business leaders, design and implement capability-building programmes, and identify training needs to elevate organisational effectiveness.
• Champion Microsoft values and compliance by rolling out scalable HR programmes and local projects.
• Contribute to the International Labour Relations Community, delivering strategy and enabling a listening system to surface risks and priorities.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. Assistance with religious accommodations and/or reasonable accommodations due to disability during the application process is available.