Senior Manager Employee & Labor Relations

EMPLOYEE & LABOR RELATIONS SENIOR MANAGERHUMAN RESOURCES / EMPLOYEE & LABOUR RELATIONSWe are looking for an Employee & Labor Relations Senior Manager (ER/LR) to lead the Employee and Labour Relations agenda in the Netherlands, driving compliance, risk mitigation, and effective employee representation. You will support business continuity through expert guidance on Dutch labour law, Works Councils, and complex ER cases, while ensuring strong governance and stakeholder alignment.THE ROLE OPTIMIZE, ENABLE, INNOVATE!As our ER/LR Senior Manager – Netherlands, you play a critical role in shaping Employee and Labour Relations across the Netherlands, ensuring compliance with Dutch labour law and delivering pragmatic solutions that support business continuity and growth.You will be reporting to Country Senior HR Director – Netherlands, and you will manage:EMPLOYEE & LABOUR RELATIONS STRATEGYLead and shape the end-to-end ER/LR agenda for the Netherlands in alignment with Coty’s global HR strategy Act as subject matter expert on Dutch labour law, collective labour agreements, and employee relations frameworks Provide expert guidance on restructurings, reorganisations, dismissals, and complex employee mattersProactively identify and mitigate ER/LR risks across the organisation Partner closely with HR Business Partners and Legal to deliver compliant and consistent outcomesEUROPEAN WORKS COUNCIL & WORKS COUNCILSPrepare, coordinate, and support EWC information and consultation processes Manage relationships with local Works Councils and employee representatives in the Netherlands Ensure timely, accurate, and legally compliant submissions and documentation Act as the primary country contact for EWC-related mattersCOMPLIANCE, GOVERNANCE & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENTEnsure ER/LR submissions, documentation, and processes are legally compliant and audit-ready Drive consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and labour agreements Support senior leaders with sensitive and high-risk ER/LR matters Liaise with external legal counsel, unions, and advisors as required Build ER/LR capability within the HR community and leadership teamsYOU ARE A COTY FIT As an experienced ER/LR professional, you thrive in a fast-paced and diverse environment You are a confident, pragmatic, and trusted advisor, able to translate legal complexity into clear business guidance.Extensive experience in Employee & Labour Relations in the Netherlands Deep expertise in Dutch labour law and Works Council legislation Proven experience managing European Works Councils and related processesStrong stakeholder management and negotiation capabilitiesExperience supporting restructurings and organisational change Ability to manage complex and sensitive employee cases Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch strongly preferred Strong collaboration skills across HR, Legal, and business leadershipIf you’re ready to support and shape the future of beauty, we want you on our team!WHAT WE OFFER This is a unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way. Coty’s global omni-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely. We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.ABOUT US Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.