Senior Expert Industrial Relations (m/f/d)

DHL Group – we are the world’s leading logistics provider. Our company connects people and markets and enables global trade. Our strategic goal is to be the first choice for customers, employees, and investors worldwide.

The Labor Relations & Tariff Policy team is responsible for shaping labor relations strategy, collective bargaining policies, and employment conditions across various DHL Group business units. The department represents the employer’s interests in dealings with trade unions and employee representatives, leading negotiations and providing strategic guidance on labor relations matters. Sounds like an exciting challenge? Then we look forward to receiving your application as

Senior Expert Industrial Relations (m/f/d)

Bonn | Full-time | Permanent

Your responsibilities

• Prepare and strategically support collective bargaining negotiations in close collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Independently lead collective bargaining negotiations in coordination with DHL Group entities, trade unions, and employee representatives.
• Manage the follow-up of negotiations, including documentation, internal communication, and implementation of negotiated agreements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business units on the interpretation and application of collective agreements and related labor relations matters.
• Provide expert guidance to management on collective and individual employment law issues.
• Monitor labor relations developments and contribute to the definition of labor policy and negotiation strategies.

Your profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences, Communication, Psychology, Human Resources, or a comparable field.
• Several years of professional experience in HR, particularly in Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Collective Bargaining, Co-determination, or a comparable function.
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of collective and individual employment law.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills combined with a solution-oriented approach.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Fluent German and good English language skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Germany (approximately 25%).

Your benefits

• Flexibility: We offer up to 3 days/week of flexible remote work, along with flexible working hours without core hours. The arrangements may vary depending on the task and role.
• Employee share program: Become a shareholder of DHL Group and participate in the company's success while benefiting from discounted company shares.
• Family-friendly: The compatibility of family and work has many facets, such as childcare, care for family members, etc. We support this, for example, through kindergarten places as well as the Betreuungs- und Erholungswerk (support and recreation program).
• Mobility: We move not only letters or parcels but also our employees through offerings such as company bicycles, job tickets and possibly company cars.
• Location: The Post Campus brings together people from more than 60 countries. The Post Tower is easily accessible by car, public transportation and bicycle. To facilitate the workday, the campus offers amenities such as parking spaces, post office, café, canteen and more.
• Onboarding: Individual onboarding, training on the job, networking, a dedicated certified program, etc., lay the foundation for a successful start at DHL Group.
• Development opportunities: We offer numerous development opportunities through a comprehensive training landscape, junior talent programs, coaching etc.
• Social commitment: Through global corporate programs, we improve the educational and career opportunities for young people and engage in disaster management at airports. We also contribute to local environmental protection and aid projects initiated by employees on a voluntary basis.
• What else? Company pension plan, social counseling, inclusion consulting, cleaning service, insurance cooperation, corporate discounts, events, sabbaticals and much more!

About DHL Group

Without the commitment, creativity and know-how of our employees worldwide, the success of DHL Group would not be possible. Get to know us and become part of our team.

Apply now with your complete documents, stating your salary expectations, using the application button.

For further information, please visit careers.dhl.com. For initial personal contact and any questions, please contact Christian Klenner at [email protected] or 0228-189-51938.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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We are committed to equal opportunity and reject any forms of discrimination as defined in DHL Group’s Human Rights Policy Statement. The basis for employee selection at DHL Group is qualification, performance, skills and experience.