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Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG and has been a leading supplier in the field of mobility for over 160 years. Our core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems and related services. We have always been very innovative in making traveling faster, safer and more comfortable. Today, we need new solutions to new challenges such as climate change and rising populations worldwide. That's what drives us. That's why we shape mobility with passion, always being one step ahead. Through digitalization, we make infrastructures smart and create opportunities that get us from A to B sustainably and seamlessly. Our over 40,000 employees are pioneers in mobility who help to keep the world moving.
We want to get onboard a Senior specialist / expert in Labor Relations
Position Purpose
The Senior Labor Relations Specialist supports the Labor Relations Manager and the P&O Leadership Team in implementing the company’s labor strategy by providing expert technical advice and ensuring compliance with individual and collective labor regulations. The role’s mission is to anticipate labor risks, ensure proper application of labor laws, and act as a technical reference in managing labor relations within a dynamic and multinational environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Support and Technical Advisory
Contribute to the definition and implementation of the labor relations strategy in collaboration with the Labor Relations Manager.- Advise management and P&O teams on labor legislation and potential risks.
- Provide technical solutions to complex or novel situations.
- Coordinate with other P&O and business areas to ensure consistency in labor policies.
2. Collective Labor Relations
Actively participate in interactions with Works Councils and Trade Unions, including negotiations of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Equality Plans, and other labor-related agreements, in line with management directives and budget.- Analyze and prepare technical documentation for negotiations.
- Contribute to the design of policies that foster a collaborative environment and conflict resolution.
- Represent the company in mediation or conciliation processes when delegated by Management or the Labor Relations Manager.
3. Individual Labor Cases
Proactively prevent, identify, and resolve individual labor conflicts, from simple cases to complex situations.- Apply internal disciplinary policies and the Code of Conduct, including drafting and delivering disciplinary or termination letters.
- Manage leaves of absence, hiring processes, contract amendments, transfers, and substantial modifications of working conditions.
- Negotiate and process working time adaptations and reductions, including all related documentation.
- Draft and negotiate work calendars.
- Analyze the impact of legislative changes or market trends on internal policies.
4. Compliance and Risk Management
Ensure compliance with current labor legislation.- Coordinate labor inspections, infringement reports, and internal audits.
- Promote continuous improvement of labor processes and legal risk prevention.
This is how you'll win us over
Degree in Law, Labor Relations, or a related field.- 7–10 years of experience in labor relations roles.
- Proven experience in dealing with Works Councils and negotiating company-level collective agreements.
- In-depth knowledge of Spanish labor law.
Key Competencies:
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Proven experience in estimating, managing, and controlling personnel cost budgets, as well as in developing financial models and conducting economic evaluations of collective labor agreements
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Strong negotiation and conflict management skills.
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Analytical mindset and practical problem-solving orientation.
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Excellent communication and influencing skills at all organizational levels.
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Autonomy, technical rigor, and sound judgment in dynamic environments.
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Excellent writing and summarizing skills.
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Professional working proficiency in English and Spanish.
What do we offer you?
The opportunity to contribute to the design and implementation of the labor strategy in a growing multinational company.- Collaboration with senior leadership and business teams in a demanding and dynamic professional environment.
- Professional development opportunities and continuous training in labor law.
- Hybrid work model and a workplace that promotes diversity and work-life balance.
If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new! That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We recognise that building a diverse workforce is essential to the success of our business, therefore we encourage applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation. Flexibility is our main benefit. We combine remote and presence work because work-life balance and wellbeing are essential for our teams. We are convinced that stay at home allow us to focus on activities that need more time for concentration and being at the office enhance our creativity collaborating and learning from others.
Siemens aboga por la igualdad de oportunidades entre mujeres y hombres, así como en la Diversidad como fuente de creatividad e innovación. Contar con diferentes tipos de talento y de experiencias nos hace ser más competitivos y estar mejor preparados para responder con éxito a las demandas de la Sociedad. Por ello, valoramos a las candidatas y a los candidatos que reflejen la Diversidad que disfrutamos en nuestra Compañía y animamos la cobertura de puestos por mujeres y hombres en ocupaciones que se encuentren subrepresentadas.
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