Senior People Compliance Specialist, EMEA

Operations

United Kingdom Full-time Posted 1w ago

Job Description

Senior People Compliance Specialist, EMEA

As a Senior People Compliance Specialist at GitLab, you will manage compliant works council engagements across Germany, the Netherlands, and France. You will lead the processes that help teams navigate organizational changes smoothly and with clear governance.

About the Role

In this role, you will work closely with People Business Partners, Legal, and business leaders. Your goal is to build trusted relationships and reduce compliance risks through standardized guidance and training. Over your first year, you will focus on improving process efficiency and becoming a go-to advisor for works council requirements across the region.

What You'll Do

Manage works council engagements, ensuring compliance with legal timelines and requirements.
Prepare meeting agendas and information packages for works council meetings.
Build and maintain strong relationships with works council members through consistent support.
Collaborate with Legal and business leaders on consultation approaches.
Advise managers on works council requirements and best practices.
Handle multiple requests and consultations independently, ensuring timely completion.
Develop standardized processes and training materials to improve operations.
Track and maintain consultation records, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
Stay updated on laws and regulations, partnering with Employment Counsel and Legal.
Act as a subject matter expert on HR compliance for cross-functional teams.
Proactively recommend changes to mitigate compliance risks.

What We're Looking For

Experience in coordinating works council processes or labor relations in Europe.
Knowledge of works council requirements in Germany, the Netherlands, or France.
Fluency in English and proficiency in French; additional languages are a plus.
Understanding of European labor law and consultation rights.
Experience working with Legal and business leaders on sensitive matters.
Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.

Nice to Have

Experience with additional European countries' works council processes would be beneficial.

What We Offer

Flexible Paid Time Off
Team Member Resource Groups
Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Growth and Development Fund
Parental leave
Home office support

Please note that we welcome applications from candidates with varying levels of experience. Many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Country Hiring Guidelines

GitLab hires new team members in various countries around the world. All roles are remote, but some may have specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team is available to answer any questions about location during the recruiting process.