ER Manager, EMEA - 12 month FTC
Job Description
- Lead and develop a passionate ER team, encouraging collaboration and consistent standard processes across Europe.
- Partner with leaders to resolve employee issues early, fairly, and with empathy.
- Use people insights and data to identify trends, anticipate risks, and develop proactive solutions.
- Collaborate across HR and business teams to deliver initiatives that strengthen eBay’s culture and employee experience.
- Build trusted partnerships with stakeholders at all levels, promoting open dialogue and inclusion.
- Champion eBay’s purpose and values in every decision, ensuring fairness and transparency are at the heart of what we do.
- 5+ years’ experience leading an employee relations function within a dynamic, multinational environment.
- Proven leadership skills with a track record of developing and encouraging ER or HR professionals.
- Strong understanding of European employment law and experience working with works councils and staff representatives.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills—able to build trust and credibility across diverse teams.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to turn people data into meaningful insights and action.
- Experience leading change with empathy and resilience.
- A relevant qualification in HR, Employment Law, or a related field.
At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.
Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.
Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
About the team and the role:
As the Employee Relations Leader for EMEA, you’ll guide a dedicated team of ER professionals based in Ireland, shaping how we support and empower our people across Ireland, the UK, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. This role plays a crucial part in nurturing a fair, inclusive, and purposeful culture—one where everyone can excel and feel a sense of belonging. You’ll partner with leaders across the region to ensure our employee relations approach is consistent, transparent, and aligned with eBay’s purpose. Please note that this role is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with a hybrid way of working (3 days in our Dublin office and 2 days remote).
What you will accomplish:
- Lead and develop a passionate ER team, encouraging collaboration and consistent standard processes across Europe.
- Partner with leaders to resolve employee issues early, fairly, and with empathy.
- Use people insights and data to identify trends, anticipate risks, and develop proactive solutions.
- Collaborate across HR and business teams to deliver initiatives that strengthen eBay’s culture and employee experience.
- Build trusted partnerships with stakeholders at all levels, promoting open dialogue and inclusion.
- Champion eBay’s purpose and values in every decision, ensuring fairness and transparency are at the heart of what we do.
What you will bring:
- 5+ years’ experience leading an employee relations function within a dynamic, multinational environment.
- Proven leadership skills with a track record of developing and encouraging ER or HR professionals.
- Strong understanding of European employment law and experience working with works councils and staff representatives.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills—able to build trust and credibility across diverse teams.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to turn people data into meaningful insights and action.
- Experience leading change with empathy and resilience.
- A relevant qualification in HR, Employment Law, or a related field.
