.We are now hiring for an International Labor Relations Director as a key leader in our HR Consulting organisation. The mission of HR Consulting is to empower Microsoft's business performance and inclusive culture through human centred, data and insights and AI powered, coaching and global solutions for managers and employees across the world.As the International Labor Relations Community Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our overall labor relations strategy across the world, defining and implementing our priorities in a way that places you at the forefront of managing relationships with employee unions and works councils, advocating for fair practices, and ensuring a positive and productive work environment through your deep partnerships with an international group of labor relations consultants. This position requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and exceptional stakeholder management.Microsoft is on a mission to empower every organisation and individual on the planet, to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.This role can be based in other locations outside of the UK; should they be relevantfor the success of this position.ResponsibilitiesStrategy DevelopmentCo-create an overall strategy for labor relations in the Americas (US, Canada and LATAM), EMEA, and Asia working in partnership with regional peers, team and Geo HR leaders, that is relevant to Microsoft's context of rapid innovation, hybrid work and a highly skilled, diverse workforce and that contributes positively to our culture.Collate meaningful insights on market trends and external factors from each region, that will inform a more proactive approach to labor relations that in turn build knowledge and awareness across the HR function.Develop, in partnership with your key stakeholders and peers, a set of principles for labor relations engagements, in alignment with Microsoft's overall perspectives on labor relations, and work through others to ensure the principles are implemented where appropriate.Make recommendations for increasing the effectiveness of our operating model that ensures productive and positive labor relations in our context, and work in partnership with stakeholders to gain input into transformation priorities.Build and lead a Labor Relations Community of PracticeCreate a Labor Relations Community of Practice of Country Labor Relations Specialists, in each region or market, accountable for delivering the Labor Relations strategy, and enabling a listening system to identify associated risks & priorities.Build a mentoring partnership with CELA and labor relations experts, internationally
