International Labor Relations Community Director

at  Microsoft

We are now hiring for an International Labor Relations Director as a key leader in our HR Consulting organisation. The mission of HR Consulting is to empower Microsoft’s business performance and inclusive culture through human centred, data and insights and AI powered, coaching and global solutions for managers and employees across the world.
As the International Labor Relations Community Director , you will play a pivotal role in shaping our overall labor relations strategy across the world, defining and implementing our priorities in a way that places you at the forefront of managing relationships with employee unions and works councils, advocating for fair practices, and ensuring a positive and productive work environment through your deep partnerships with an international group of labor relations consultants. This position requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and exceptional stakeholder management.
Microsoft in on a mission to empower every organisation and individual on the planet, to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
This role can be based in other locations outside of UK; should they be relevant for the success of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Human Resources or Business programs/processes
• OR Bachelor’s Degree AND vast experience with Human Resources or Business programs/processes.
• Demonstrable experience in leading challenging labor relations negotiations and setting labor relations strategy.
• Formal qualifications/demostrable experience in associated skills (e.g. mediation and/or conflict resolution).
• Significant previous experience of Labor Relations and knowledge of the legal frameworks in a relevant market based in the region.
• Demonstrable ability to build this knowledge out to other markets.
• Project and change management capability.
• Experience of working within a HR discipline maanaging sensitive and complex ER casework.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations