pulliAs the Labor Relations Lead (Spain), you will provide strategic leadership for labor relations initiatives across /liliSpain offices, managing relationships with works councils and unions in countries with varying dialogue intensity, ranging from structured negotiations in France, Spain, and Italy, to lighter consultations in Poland, Norway, Sweden and South Africa /liliYou will engage social bodies early in the design of business changes to ensure continuous compliance, mitigate risk, and prevent procedural bottlenecks /liliBy managing recurring Business-As-Usual (BAU) processes and fostering a constructive social climate, you will successfully implement company decisions, manage various activities related to the establishment of an European Works Council (EWC), and ensure consistency across EMEA and NL Work Councils activities /liliStrategic Strategy Governance: /liliSpain Social Strategy: Develop and execute a regional labor relations strategy that aligns legal requirements with company strategy and cultural contexts to foster a consistent and constructive social climate /liliRegional Streamlining: Standardize labor relations communications and strategies across EMEA and the European Works Council (EWC) to reduce legal complexity and ensure cross-country consistency /liliBAU Management: Oversee recurring business-as-usual (BAU) processes, including mandatory annual consultations and regular working groups for regional councils and unions /liliChange Management Consultation: /liliEarly Engagement Design: Partner with leadership during the initial design phase of company initiatives to incorporate social requirements upfront, preventing late-stage rework of business decisions /liliChange Navigation:



Lead social bodies through required consultation processes for company initiatives, ensuring timely communication and implementation of business decisions /liliNegotiation Leadership: Provide direct oversight of Works Council negotiations and mandatory consultations, securing buy-in while maintaining management’s operational goals /liliCompliance Risk Mitigation: /liliLegal Adherence: Ensure strict adherence to labor laws, social dialogue mandates, and collective agreements, serving as the primary advisor to stakeholders on compliance risks /liliEscalation Prevention: Proactively manage relationships with local representatives to resolve minor issues early, preventing them from escalating into strategic roadblocks /liliStakeholder Collaboration: /liliCross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Employment Legal, Statutory Directors, and Business HR to navigate complex, country-specific labor laws and close negotiations efficiently /liliTrust Building: Act as the central liaison between EMEA leadership and social partners,



fostering a culture of transparency and constructive dialogue at all organizational levels /li /ulh3Benefits /h3ulliHealth insurance /liliFree access to Headspace for you and your loved ones /liliGlobal Employee Assistance Program /liliMeditation and Breastfeeding rooms at the office /liliBooking Cares - 2 days per year to volunteer and learn /liliLife insurance /liliDisability insurance /liliPension plan /liliAnnual paid time off /liliParental leave - 22 weeks /liliGrandparent leave - 10 days /liliCare leave - 10 days /liliBereavement leave - up to 4 weeks /liliAnniversary leave /liliWorking from Home Furniture and Ergonomic Support /liliWorking from Abroad - up to 20 days per year /liliDiscounts Wallet credits to spend on our products /liliUpgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3 /liliFriends Family Booking.com discount vouchers /liliFree access to online learning platforms /liliDevelopment and mentorship programs to support career growth /liliAccess to trainings and workshops /liliTeam development opportunities /liliLocal discount programs /liliGame rooms in offices /liliOn-site meals, coffee and snacks including vegan options /li /ulpPreferred Experience: Background in HR or an in-house legal department, specific experience with works council negotiations and company agreements, cross-functional project management, investigation and conflict resolution, and exposure to an international business environmentSoft Skills: Proactive, strategic, and highly skilled at building trust across all organizational levels while navigating complex social and legal requirements. Structured approach to organize work effectively. High proficiency in stakeholder managementLanguage Requirements: Fluency in both English and SpanishCore Legal/HR Skills: Expert knowledge of collective labor law and works agreements, and a proven track record managing complex social dialogue projects /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Labor Relations Lead (Madrid)
🏢 Booking.Com
📍 Madrid