Director – Workforce Engagement (Labor Relations), Europe

2 Months ago • 8-10 Years

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Job Description

Director – Workforce Engagement (Labor Relations), Europe requires 8+ years experience in Employee Relations or related roles. Must have strong written and engagement skills, experience working with employees in a global matrixed organization, experience with European labor and employment laws, experience in tech, entertainment or gaming industries preferred.
Must have:
  • Employee Relations
  • European Labor Laws
  • Global Matrixed
  • Tech/Entertainment
Good to have:
  • Advanced Degree
  • Corporate Procedures
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Collective Bargaining
Perks:
  • Hybrid Location
  • Travel Required
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At Electronic Arts, we believe that in order to realize our vision of inspiring the world to play, we must first inspire those who choose to work for and with us to make an impact. As the Director, Workforce Engagement (Europe), you will report to the Global Head of Workforce Engagement and work closely with our partners across functions to develop strategies and drive initiatives that promote positive employee experiences that are both compliant with local labor requirements and culturally relevant.

The Workforce Engagement team strives to ensure that the organization is equipped with the knowledge, tools and support systems necessary to maintain healthy, productive relationships with our diverse, creative workforce. In partnership with other members of People Experience (HR) and legal, we ensure our policies and practices take the full worker experience into account and mechanisms are in place to meaningfully monitor and respond to shifts in sentiment related to their experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with local partners to develop and implement country and region-specific labor strategies in support of our desired workplace culture and in compliance with local laws.
  • Continually assess the external employment and labor landscape across the region and identify potential impact to EA’s business and talent strategies.
  • Work across various levels of the organization to influence programs, practices, and organizational adjustments that preserve and enhance positive workforce relations.
  • Partner with senior leaders and internal/external counsel to represent EA’s interests in labor contract negotiations (as needed).
  • Advise senior leadership regarding highly sensitive workforce matters
  • Identify and implement solutions to mitigate risks to positive workforce engagement.
  • Support multi-level training programs designed to ensure positive workforce engagement and ongoing compliance to local labor laws and best practices.
  • Implement processes to efficiently respond to time-sensitive workforce engagement matters.
  • Monitor applicable CBAs (Collective Bargaining Agreements) to ensure ongoing compliance with terms and remediation of any identified risks.

Qualifications:

  • You have a Bachelor's degree in a related field; Advanced degree in HR or Employee/Labor Relations a positive.
  • 8+ years in Employee Relations or related roles directly reacting to and managing complex employee relations issues or advising corporate clients about employment policies and programs
  • You have experience building and auditing corporate procedures with an 'employee experience' mindset
  • Excellent written and engagement skills
  • Experience working with employees and managers in a global matrixed organization to resolve issues and perform root cause analysis
  • Experience advising and working with partners at varying levels of seniority
  • Experience with European labor and employment laws and a familiarity with the region’s HR practices
  • Can deal with complex issues while maintaining composure.
  • Experienced advocate who uses good reasoning
  • Experienced in collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and making recommendations based on people-related data
  • Experience in tech, entertainment or gaming industries preferred.

Job can be hybrid to one of our major European locations (UK or Stockholm)

Some travel required as needed

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About The Company

We exist to inspire the world to play. We put our people first, and we thrive off their diversity in our innovative technology and immersive storytelling. We’re doing the work to give everyone the space to be their full selves while giving back to our community, no matter where you’re working from. We’re looking for problem-solvers, game-changers, innovators, dreamers, doers—people that are ready to move the needle and transform the future of gaming. Join us.

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