Director, Labor & Employee Relations – Europe

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Director, Labor & Employee Relations – Europe

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. Working by the side of its customers from concept to patient, West creates products that promote the efficiency, reliability and safety of the world's pharmaceutical drug supply. West is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and supports its customers from locations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. West's 2020 sales of $2.14 billion reflect the daily use of approximately 112 million of its components and devices which are designed to improve the delivery of healthcare to patients around the world.

Location: Eschweiler, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Department: Human Resources
This is a hybrid position (3 days per week) working in our office at Eschweiler, Germany. Candidates applying must be residing within a 50-mile commutable distance to the job location.

Job Summary
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the company's regional HR strategy, focusing on labor relations, employee engagement, investigations, and policy management. This leadership position requires a strong strategic thinker with exceptional communication, leadership and interpersonal skills. Will ensure the company maintains a positive and productive work environment aligned with our organizational values and objectives in both unionized / work councils and nonunionized settings. Develop and support the design and delivery of labor and employee relations strategies and initiatives. The role fosters positive management-employee relationships and supports a diverse, fair, and respectful workplace. The position demands a balance of hands-on execution and strategic thinking, aligning initiatives with West's strategic goals. This role champions a positive work environment, workplace harmony, and ensures all HR activities contribute to a productive and compliant workplace.