Senior Manager Employee & Labor Relations

REQ ID

98366

POSTED

May 19, 2026

FUNCTION

Human Resources

LOCATION

Amsterdam, NH, NL, 1082VA

EMPLOYEE \& LABOR RELATIONS SENIOR MANAGER

HUMAN RESOURCES / EMPLOYEE \& LABOUR RELATIONS

We are looking for an Employee \& Labor Relations Senior Manager (ER/LR) to lead the Employee and Labour Relations agenda in the Netherlands, driving compliance, risk mitigation, and effective employee representation. You will support business continuity through expert guidance on Dutch labour law, Works Councils, and complex ER cases, while ensuring strong governance and stakeholder alignment.

THE ROLE

OPTIMIZE, ENABLE, INNOVATE!

As our ER/LR Senior Manager – Netherlands, you play a critical role in shaping Employee and Labour Relations across the Netherlands, ensuring compliance with Dutch labour law and delivering pragmatic solutions that support business continuity and growth.

You will be reporting to Country Senior HR Director – Netherlands, and you will manage:

EMPLOYEE \& LABOUR RELATIONS STRATEGY

Lead and shape the end\-to\-end ER/LR agenda for the Netherlands in alignment with Coty’s global HR strategy

Act as subject matter expert on Dutch labour law, collective labour agreements, and employee relations frameworks

Provide expert guidance on restructurings, reorganisations, dismissals, and complex employee matters

Proactively identify and mitigate ER/LR risks across the organisation

Partner closely with HR Business Partners and Legal to deliver compliant and consistent outcomes

EUROPEAN WORKS COUNCIL \& WORKS COUNCILS

Prepare, coordinate, and support EWC information and consultation processes

Manage relationships with local Works Councils and employee representatives in the Netherlands

Ensure timely, accurate, and legally compliant submissions and documentation

Act as the primary country contact for EWC\-related matters

COMPLIANCE, GOVERNANCE \& STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Ensure ER/LR submissions, documentation, and processes are legally compliant and audit\-ready

Drive consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and labour agreements

Support senior leaders with sensitive and high\-risk ER/LR matters

Liaise with external legal counsel, unions, and advisors as required

Build ER/LR capability within the HR community and leadership teams

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

As an experienced ER/LR professional, you thrive in a fast\-paced and diverse environment You are a confident, pragmatic, and trusted advisor, able to translate legal complexity into clear business guidance.

Extensive experience in Employee \& Labour Relations in the Netherlands

Deep expertise in Dutch labour law and Works Council legislation

Proven experience managing European Works Councils and related processes

Strong stakeholder management and negotiation capabilities

Experience supporting restructurings and organisational change

Ability to manage complex and sensitive employee cases

Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch strongly preferred

Strong collaboration skills across HR, Legal, and business leadership

If you’re ready to support and shape the future of beauty, we want you on our team!

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

Coty’s global omni\-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely.

We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.

ABOUT US

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.

Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity, Equity \& Inclusion to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.

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