# Senior Employee & Labor Relations Partner (EMEA)

**Company**: Dow Jones
**Location**: Barcelona
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: €75,000 - €85,000
**Category**: Human Resources

**Apply**: https://dowjones.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Dow_Jones_Career/job/Spain---Barcelona/Senior-Manager--Employee---Labor-Relations--EMEA-_Job_Req_55045?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply
**Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_fe0be2f5-c7e

## Description

Dow Jones is looking for a Senior Employee & Labor Relations Partner (EMEA). As a key member of the Employee & Labor Relations team, you will serve as the primary "on-the-ground" partner for employee and labor strategy across the EMEA region.

You will act as a trusted advisor and proxy, navigating complex social partnerships and evolving legislation. Your main goal will be to ensure that Dow Jones' growth in Europe is supported by compliant, fair, and productive employee and labor relations.

**Responsibilities:**

- Directly manage high-stakes employee relations matters, including complex grievances, internal investigations, and disciplinary hearings.

- Provide expert coaching and guidance to the EMEA People Team and regional leadership on conflict resolution and risk mitigation.

- Assist with development and delivery of training programs, such as performance management and dispute resolution techniques.

- Analyze employee relations data to identify trends and partner with stakeholders to address any identified macro needs within the organization.

- Serve as the primary Company contact for all EMEA works councils, unions, and employee delegates.

- Lead negotiations and consultations with employee representatives over collective bargaining agreements and other Company initiatives.

- Advise the Company on the terms and application of sectoral collective bargaining agreements in EMEA locations.

- Proactively manage relationships with stakeholders to minimize conflict and facilitate business agility.

**Requirements:**

- 7+ years of relevant human resources experience (employee and labor relations, performance management, and compliance).

- Professional fluency in both English and Spanish.

- Knowledge of current Spain employment/labor laws (EU and other European countries a plus).

- Project and process management skills with a demonstrated track record of delivering results.

- Demonstrated ability to make independent, risk-based decisions in a fast-paced environment with a global reporting line.

- Experience working with Collective Bargaining Agreements.

- Discretion and the ability to handle confidential information.

- Expertise working and collaborating with a global HR team.

**Benefits:**

- Comprehensive Healthcare Plans for you and your family.

- Paid Time Off (30 days a year).

- Meal Vouchers.

- Retirement Plans.

- Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources.

- Education Benefits.

- Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support.

- Subscription Discounts.

- Employee Referral Program.

- Financial Health Programs.

- Cybersecurity Protection.

## Skills

### Required
- HR
- Employee Relations
- Labor Laws
- Project Management
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Spanish

### Nice to have
- Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Dispute Resolution
- Performance Management

---

Source: [Apply at dowjones.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com](https://dowjones.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Dow_Jones_Career/job/Spain---Barcelona/Senior-Manager--Employee---Labor-Relations--EMEA-_Job_Req_55045?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)