Senior Labour Relations Manager

Senior Labour Relations Manager 🚀 Senior Labour Relations Manager 🚀 📍 Location: Berlin 💖 Department: Revenue 📅 Position type: Full-time. Hybrid The role We're looking for an experienced Labour Relations Manager to own our collective employee relations work in Berlin — the Works Council relationship, co-determination, and the more complex individual cases that need real judgement. Reporting into our VP Revenue, Central, and from there into our CRO, the Senior Labour Relations Manager will be the person the business turns to on German employment law and Betriebsrat matters. What you will be doing You'll manage the relationship with our Betriebsrat, lead negotiations on Betriebsvereinbarungen, and become our main point of expertise on co-determination. Just as importantly, you'll build the way MPB engages with the Works Council in the first place — the templates, the tracking, the rhythm — so every proposal that reaches them is well prepared and consistent, not reactive. You'll be a trusted advisor and escalation point for our Senior People Business Partner and People Advisor, who own day-to-day ER casework with their client groups. You'll partner with them on the complex and sensitive matters, coach them on judgement calls, and lead discussions with the Works Council yourself when it counts. You’ll support wider Berlin office projects when Works Council workload allows. This suits someone who genuinely enjoys labour relations: the legal detail, the relationship-building with the Works Council, and negotiating agreements that work for both sides. What we are looking for Experience leading or playing a key role in a Works Council relationship in Germany, including negotiation and building trust over time Strong working knowledge of German employment law and the Works Constitution Act (BetrVG) Experience negotiating and drafting Betriebsvereinbarungen Sound judgment, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to balance legal risk, employee relations considerations, and business priorities while providing pragmatic and timely solutions. Strong relationship-building skills across Works Council members, senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and legal counsel Strategic advisor with the ability to align employment law guidance with broader business strategy and organizational goals. Fluent in German and English — both essential for this role Willing and able to travel to our UK headquarters 2-4 times a year Nice to have Experience designing ER frameworks, policies, or playbooks from scratch Experience coaching team members on Works Council requirements A background that includes handling BEM case management or absence management support Comfort supporting broader People/office projects outside core ER work Our Values; applied 🌍 Better, Connected: We work collaboratively and embrace diversity 💡 Empowering and Empowered : We celebrate ownership and initiative 🔎 Insight-driven : We act based upon data and reflection 🌱 Agents of Change : We innovate and promote sustainability 🌟 Focussed on Excellence : We aim high, and work smart 🚀 Passionately Ambitious : We encourage creativity and strive to improve through innovation About MPB We are MPB, the largest global platform for used photography and videography equipment. Our platform transforms the way that people buy, sell and trade in photo and video kit. MPB is a destination for everyone, whether you’ve just discovered your passion for visual storytelling or you’re already a pro. We recognise the benefit of inclusive practices to better build a diverse community here at MPB. Our commitment to ensuring inclusion fuels and connects us as one with the diverse community of visual storytellers that we serve. MPB customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of family makeup, race, sexuality, religion, gender identity, disability or age. At MPB, every employee has the opportunity to make an impact and grow. Benefits We support our staff and their careers in every way we can and we offer the following benefits: You’ll get 20 days of statutory holiday, plus 8 additional days from us—with the option to buy up to 5 more each year + 2 days of volunteering leave + 1 day a year to focus on your well-being Urban Sports Membership discount Retirement & pension plans BVG ticket discount (50%) MPB Employee discount and uplifts Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Learning Management System (the "MPB Learning Lab")- You'll have access to thousands of free courses to up-skill in any areas you'd like, personal or professional Enhanced paid parental leave Summer and winter employee events Financial assistance scheme Milestone Gifts - €150 Amazon voucher to celebrate the arrival of your new baby; €150 Amazon voucher for you and your partner when you tie the knot or enter into a civil partnership Dog friendly office Locations Berlin Remote status Hybrid Berlin We are MPB MPB is the largest global platform to buy, sell and trade used photography and videography kit. We are the simple, safe and circular way to trade, upgrade and get paid for kit. Starting in the UK in 2011, we have grown to 450+ people and have offices in the creative hubs of Brighton, Brooklyn and Berlin. We are pushing boundaries, investing in sustainability, and are dedicated to making kit accessible for everyone. If you’re passionate, collaborative, and always looking to learn, then MPB is the place for you.