(Senior) Specialist, Employee Relations

Join the team that champions the employee experience at Delivery Hero. As a  Senior Specialist, Employee Relations , you will be the key operational expert for complex ER matters, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance with German labor law and Works Council agreements within our Berlin establishment. You will manage high-touch employee situations and serve as the vital link between People Partners, business leaders, and the Works Council on critical operational decisions.

• Provide expert advice and hands-on support in managing a diverse range of complex employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions, grievances, performance management, and long-term sick leave.
• Ensure all employee matters are dealt with in line with company policy, best practice, and legislative requirements to mitigate risk.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing sound ER advice and guidance to People Partners (HRBPs) and business leaders on standard and complex issues.
• Prepare information, and documentation to assist in the consultation of works councils to advise on business decisions.
• Support the Employee Relations Lead in consultation processes and negotiations with the Works Council on operational matters, Works Agreements, and change initiatives, fostering a constructive partnership.
• Ensure all ER case files, documentation, and outcomes (e.g., related to performance reviews, BEM, or Hamburger Models) are accurately prepared, organized, and uploaded into the relevant HR systems (like Workday) in compliance with data privacy and internal policy.

• You have gained at least 4 years of professional experience in an Employee Relations or People-focused role (e.g., HR Support, People Analytics, or HR Business Partner) and a bachelor's degree in HR, Employment Law or related field. 
• Case Management: You have hands-on experience in managing a variety of ER cases, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance management.
• You have experience working with a German Works Council and are skilled in preparing documentation for and assisting in consultation processes.
• You are a structured thinker with a high eye for detail and bring a passion for creative problem-solving.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with an ability to connect at all levels of an organization and foster positive collaborative environments.
• Fluent in English. German language skills are a big plus for effective collaboration with the Works Council and local stakeholders.

Ensuring you and all our Heroes are looked after, happy, and healthy is always on the menu. Because if you’re in good shape, then we’re in good shape.

• Make the most of our hybrid working model and join the team for face-to-face connection and collaboration in our beautiful Berlin campus 2 days a week

• We offer 27 days holiday with an extra day on 2nd and 3rd year of service

• We will support you in developing yourself and your career growth opportunities: 1.000 € Educational Budget, Language Courses, Parental Support and access to the Udemy Business platform to explore a variety of online courses.

• Get moving and release those wonderful, mind-boosting endorphins: Health Checkups, Meditation, Gym & Bicycle Subsidy

• Cash. Dough. Cheddar. Whatever you call it, we’ll help you with it: Employee Share Purchase Plan, Sabbatical Bank, Public Transportation Ticket Discount, Life & Accident Insurance, Corporate Pension Plan

• The power of getting together over some food is unrivaled. Here are a few ways to help you do that. All the yum: Digital Meal Vouchers, Food Vouchers, Corporate Discounts. Courses.

• Wondering what relocating to Berlin is like? In this article, we’ve put together 10 things you should know about moving to Berlin and how Delivery Hero can support you. You can also visit our relocation hub and check out more information about moving to Berlin.

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Ready to join our team? If you’re excited to grow, collaborate and be part of the world’s leading

delivery platform, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

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