Director, People Relations, EMEA

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. About the Team Workday is looking for a Director of Employee & Labour Relations, EMEA, based in London or Dublin, to lead a team of Employee Relations Partners and People Consultants across the region. This role reports to our Senior Director, Global Employee Relations and sits within our People Consulting, Employee Relations and HR Compliance function. This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced leader with a passion for employee experience and workplace culture to lead a high‑performing team through our next wave of growth, with a particular focus on complex employee relations across key EMEA markets (including Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands). About the Role Coach, mentor and develop a high‑performing team using deep subject matter expertise in employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, labour relations and HR policy/compliance, with a strong focus on complex, multi‑country ER matters across EMEA Build and implement an EMEA Employee and Labour Relations strategy that aligns with the company’s goals and values, partnering closely with key cross‑functional stakeholders such as People Business Partners, Employment Legal, Site Experience, Employee Communications, Workplace and HR Compliance Proactively identify employee relations issues and trends across EMEA (including Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands) and develop strategies to prevent or mitigate them Analyse case trends, generate data insights and develop solutions to address hot spots, including training managers on employee relations matters and designing targeted intervention strategies/programs Support existing and emerging Works Council management needs and create and maintain positive relationships with Works Council representatives and other employee representative bodies across the region Manage employee relations issues, cases and investigations in EMEA, ensuring they are resolved promptly, fairly and in line with company policies and applicable local laws in multiple jurisdictions Stay current on industry trends, best practices and changes in employment laws to ensure the company remains compliant and maintains a competitive employee and labour relations strategy Ensure effective ER processes, governance and policies are in place and consistently applied across EMEA Partner with an international team of experts to drive a global community of employee relations and people consulting practices Complete ad‑hoc projects, reporting and tasks as required with cross‑functional HR and COE teams Create a fun, diverse and inclusive environment where employees feel heard, respected and supported About You Business Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources or Employee/L ... (truncated, view full listing at source)