Labor & Employee Relations Business Partner (EMEA) (m/f/d)

Imagine yourself… Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you. Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project. Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth. At Veralto, our unifying purpose of Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™ is more than words: it’s a proven path towards positive change, improvement for our planet, and development for yourself. Whether we’re ensuring the continued availability of clean drinking water, protecting our waterways, or enhancing the traceability, color accuracy, and packaging of everyday essentials, the work we do every day contributes to a safer world and a more sustainable future. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 13 operating companies and 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have boundless opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. What we offer A flexible, remote-first work environment, enabling collaboration across EMEA while supporting individual work styles and business needs Total rewards that support your success at work and beyond, including comprehensive health benefits Bonus/incentive pay Reporting to the Senior Director, Labor and Employee Relations, the L abor & Employee Relations (LER) Business Partner (EMEA) is responsible for conducting highly complex and sensitive investigations, identifying themes and trends and offer effective recommendations to resolve challenging employee relations matters. The incumbent must have a strong background in Labor and Employee Relations and be able to work independently with guidance only in a range of complex situations. This is a pivotal role in maintaining a positive employee and labor relations environment for all of our associates. In addition, the LER Business Partner will provide training, coaching and counselling to HR Business Partners and serve as a strategic thought partner to assigned business units. This role is fully remote and can be based in Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland, Spain, the Czech Republic, Italy, or other approved EMEA locations, subject to business needs and employment considerations. Occasional travel within EMEA may be required. In this role, a typical day will look like: Lead highly complex and sensitive investigations into employee relations matters, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and policy violations Identify innovative solutions to business challenges by gathering and analyzing evidence, interview witnesses, and preparing detailed investigation reports and report outs Provide guidance and support to management on labor relations issues, including union organizing campaigns, contract negotiations, and grievance resolution Collaborate with business leaders and HR partners to understand the unique challenges and opportunities within assigned business units Consult as a LER specialist on potential restructure business cases and proposals to terminate roles in EMEA The essential requirements of the job include: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred Significant experience in Employee Relations, Labor Relations, HR Business Partnering, or related HR roles, with a demonstrated track record of conducting complex investigations, influencing stakeholders, and delivering practical business solutions Thorough understanding of local employment laws and regulations, as well as experience working with labor unions and collective bargaining agreements Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity Professional certifications such as CPID, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP are a plus Language skills are important for this role. Fluency in English is required. Additional European language skills, particularly German or French, would be advantageous. Candidates with strong Employee and Labor Relations expertise will also be considered where English is their primary business language. About Veralto With headquarters in the USA and publicly listed on the New York Exchange, Veralto is a global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™ - and building rewarding careers along the way. #LI-SP1 #LI-Remote At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes. Unsolicited Assistance We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies , in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.