DescriptionAbout the RoleAs EMEA Labor Relations Manager, you'll operate across two dimensions:Southern Europe LR depth: Serve as the strategic LR partner for Southern Europe — equipping business leaders and the HR organization with the expertise, frameworks, and counsel needed to navigate day-to-day labor relations matters and local collective requirements.Broader EU contribution: Support and contribute to cross-country LR initiatives, change programmes, and capability development across the wider EMEA region, building exposure and expertise beyond your core markets.Reporting to the EMEA & APJC Labor Relations Leader, you’ll deliver hands‑on LR outcomes, contribute to regional strategy development, and ensure that employee trust and business velocity are balanced in your markets. This role requires the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels — translating regional direction into local deployment while identifying risks and opportunities that inform broader strategy.Key job responsibilitiesStrategic LR Partnership & Country ExpertiseAct as the go‑to LR strategic partner for Spain and/or Italy, equipping PXT and business leaders with the knowledge, tools, and frameworks to navigate collective environments confidentlyDrive proactive risk identification and advise stakeholders on mitigation approaches in your assigned marketsProvide expert counsel on collective requirementsEnable HR and business partners to maintain compliance with local labor laws, collective regulationsBuild LR capability within the broader HR community through coaching, knowledge sharing, and framework developmentChange Support & Programme ContributionSupport complex, multi‑country change programmes (restructurings, tool deployments, policy changes) with local expertiseContribute to the design and improvement of EMEA‑wide LR frameworks, playbooks, and operating modelsProvide the local LR lens on business initiatives,



ensuring compliance and trust are built in from Day 1Participate in cross‑regional projects to build broader EU LR knowledge and capabilityBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degreeExperience in labor/employee relations or employment lawSpecialised LR expertise in Spain or Italy, with deep knowledge of local labor laws, collective regulations, and co‑determination frameworksExperience delivering complex LR programmes (collective requirements, policy implementations)Experience advising Director‑level leadership on workforce mattersFluent in written and spoken English (CEFR C1 minimum) and Spanish or Italian (CEFR C2)Preferred QualificationsSpecialised LR expertise in both Spain and ItalyPrevious exposure to wider EU labor relations frameworks beyond core market (e.g., France, Germany, Nordics)Experience operating in a multi‑country matrix environmentMBA, JD, or relevant advanced degreeExperience with data‑driven decision making and LR analyticsTrack record of converting ERB relationships from compliance‑driven to trust‑drivenAbility to deliver results in fast‑paced, ambiguous, high‑growth environmentsExperience in tech‑sector or corporate (non‑operations) labor relationsStrong bias for action with proven ability to simplify complexityAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Company - Amazon Spain Services, S.L.U.Job ID: A
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📌 EMEA Labor Relations Manager, Global Corporate Employee Relations (GCER) (Barcelona)
🏢 Amazon
📍 Barcelona