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EMEA Labor Relations Manager

On-site in Barcelona·Added 1 month ago

Amazon

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Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Amazon doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Italian

    The ad asks for Italian, or counts it in your favour.

  • Work on-site in Barcelona

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “Bachelor's degree” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Bachelor's degree

- Experience in labor/employee relations or employment law

- Specialised LR expertise in Spain or Italy, with deep knowledge of local labor laws, collective regulations, and co-determination frameworks

- Experience delivering complex LR programmes (collective requirements, policy implementations)

- Experience advising Director-level leadership on workforce matters

- Fluent in written and spoken English (CEFR C1 minimum) and Spanish or Italian (CEFR C2)

Nice to have

- Specialised LR expertise in both Spain and Italy

- Previous exposure to wider EU labor relations frameworks beyond core market (e.g., France, Germany, Nordics)

- Experience operating in a multi-country matrix environment

- MBA, JD, or relevant advanced degree

- Experience with data-driven decision making and LR analytics

- Track record of converting ERB relationships from compliance-driven to trust-driven

- Ability to deliver results in fast-paced, ambiguous, high-growth environments

- Experience in tech-sector or corporate (non-operations) labor relations

- Strong bias for action with proven ability to simplify complexity

The role

As 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.

What you'll do

Key job responsibilities

Strategic LR Partnership & Country Expertise:

- Act 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 confidently

- Drive proactive risk identification and advise stakeholders on mitigation approaches in your assigned markets

- Provide expert counsel on collective requirements

- Enable HR and business partners to maintain compliance with local labor laws, collective regulations

- Build LR capability within the broader HR community through coaching, knowledge sharing, and framework development

Change Support & Programme Contribution:

- Support complex, multi-country change programmes (restructurings, tool deployments, policy changes) with local expertise

- Contribute to the design and improvement of EMEA-wide LR frameworks, playbooks, and operating models

- Provide the local LR lens on business initiatives, ensuring compliance and trust are built in from Day 1

- Participate in cross-regional projects to build broader EU LR knowledge and capability

Hiring process

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  1. Online application

  2. Assessments

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    Role-specific online assessments where the role requires them.

  3. Phone screening

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    If you meet the basic qualifications you may be asked to complete a phone screening.

  4. Interview loop

    With current employees

    Individual interviews with current employees, each assessing different aspects of your skills and experience; in person or remote.

  • Some candidates move directly to the interview loop without a phone screening.
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About Amazon

Amazon is a global technology company focused on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the world's largest employers and operates a vast network of fulfillment centers, data centers, and corporate offices across the globe. In Spain, Amazon has a significant presence with corporate offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as numerous fulfillment and data center facilities, including in Huesca and other regions. The company is known for its customer-centric culture, innovation, and fast-paced work environment, offering a wide range of roles from engineering and operations to corporate and creative positions.

Industry
E-commerce and Cloud
Founded
1994
Employees
1,000,000+
Headquarters
Seattle, USA
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Huesca

Good to know if you are moving

  • Amazon offers a comprehensive relocation package for international hires, including visa sponsorship and support for moving to Spain.
  • The company has a strong presence in Spain with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as numerous fulfillment and data center locations.
  • Amazon is known for its leadership principles, which are integral to its corporate culture and are important for career advancement.
  • Employees often have the opportunity to work on global projects and collaborate with teams across different countries.
  • Amazon provides competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, stock options, and career development programs.

In their own words

Additional information

Amazon 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 (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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