Associate Director, People & Culture Partner, Employee Engagement & Relations

Serve as liaison with global Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), European Works Councils and union partners. Collaborate with the Global Staff Council and other staff bodies to improve staff-management relationships and communication while championing organizational values and positive culture through initiatives that improve morale, engagement, and cross-functional cohesion. Serve as the primary point of contact for complex employee relations (ER) cases, ensuring consistency, fairness, and psychological safety. Advise managers and leaders on policy application, interpersonal issues, and conflict resolution practices with empathy and clarity. Collaborate with legal counsel to mitigate potential legal risks by ensuring timely and thorough handling of employee and labor relations cases and participating in legal proceedings when necessary. Create, implement, and update People and Culture policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practices.