Danaher Corporation
Danaher Corporation
Danaher Corporation develops life sciences and diagnostic technologies used in scientific research, biotechnology, and clinical testing. Its businesses provide instruments, software, technologies, and services for academic institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and clinical laboratories, with a focus on biotechnology tools, diagnostics platforms, and other life sciences products. The company manages its operations through the Danaher Business System and grows its portfolio through acquisitions that expand its technology and customer reach.

Senior Labor and Employee Relations Manager, France (Remote)

Support Danaher’s life sciences businesses in France by advising on employee relations, works councils, employment law, and workforce changes. Manage cases and partner with HR, business leaders, employee representatives, Compliance, and Legal.

Description

  • Advise associates, leaders, and HR partners on employee relations and manage related cases.
  • Handle employee relations matters consistently and in compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws.
  • Coordinate with Danaher’s Life Sciences Platform, operating companies, works councils and employee representatives, Global Labor & Employee Relations Center of Excellence, Compliance, and Legal.
  • Partner with HR and business leaders on employee relations and the application of policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
  • Manage individual and collective workforce reductions, organizational changes, and operational changes that require works council information and consultation.
  • Conduct and support performance improvement processes, disciplinary actions, grievance hearings, and other associate-related matters.
  • Help develop, implement, and maintain employee relations policies, procedures, toolkits, and standard work.
  • Maintain employee relations case data and reports, analyze trends, identify risk mitigation opportunities, and improve organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, Juris Doctor (J.D.), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least 10 years of experience in labor and employee relations, HR business partnering, employment law, or a related HR discipline in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
  • Experience managing employee relations cases, including investigations, performance management, disciplinary matters, grievances, and workforce reductions.
  • Experience in a unionized environment and/or working with works councils and other employee representative bodies.
  • Working knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.
  • Experience supporting employee relations in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
  • Advanced ability to prepare and negotiate collective or factory agreements in line with country best practices is a plus.
  • Experience using employee relations case management systems and reporting tools is a plus.

Benefits

  • Health care program
  • Paid time off
  • Comprehensive, competitive benefit programs

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