The Colleague Experience Group (CEG)—Amex’s Human Resources function—is responsible for all colleague-related benefits and programs globally, including career growth and development, leadership and learning, total rewards and well-being, recruitment, labor relations, colleague servicing, and more. CEG’s vision is to provide the best colleague experience every day to fuel growth, and they are committed to ensuring all of Team Amex has the resources and support they need to be and deliver their best.
As Employee & Labor Relations Consultant you will support all employee and labor relations projects in Germany and Austria. You will contribute to the constructive collaboration with the works council, help to shape our culture of fairness and provide expertise to business leaders and colleagues.
Our Colleague & Labor Relations department (CLR) is part of the wider Human Resources team at American Express. We collaborate closely with business leaders, the Country Executive Team and many other departments (e.g. Legal, Compliance, local and international project teams).
Reporting to the Manager, Colleague and Labor Relations for Germany and Austria, you will support the local and international pro-active CLR agenda by:
Leading and supporting the works council consultation on e.g. the implementation of new IT systems, compensation programs, re-organizations and other national or international initiatives
Providing guidance for all individual and collective labor law aspects in Germany and Austria
Developing and updating works council agreements, contract templates and guidelines
Providing support in managing disciplinary cases
Providing support for Health & Safety activities in Germany
Participating in global CLR initiatives and projects
What you will bring:
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Germany is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
Amex Flex provides flexibility for colleagues to thrive personally and professionally while ensuring we preserve the important benefits of our unique in-person culture. In Germany, we have an agreement with the works council with specific guidelines for Amex Flex. Depending on the role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model or fully virtual.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
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American Express is a global financial services company that provides credit card, charge card, and traveler's cheque services.