Senior Manager, Labor Relations

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Manager, Labor Relations for the EMEA region. This role will help develop and deliver our approach to labor relations and social dialogue across the region.

Working closely with the EMEA Director of Employee & Labor Relations, you will help set regional priorities, advise the business on complex labor relations matters, and build effective relationships with employee representatives. You will directly lead engagement with the Dutch Works Council and manage a small team of Labor Relations Consultants responsible for our German, French, and Spanish Works Councils.

We are looking for someone who brings strategic thinking, curiosity and sound judgment, with a natural ability to cut through complexity and offer clear, practical advice. You will be an expert at balancing business priorities with a genuine commitment to meaningful social dialogue.

What You'll Do

• Drive regional strategy: Partner with the Director of ELR to develop and implement our EMEA Labor Relations and social dialogue strategy, ensuring it reflects both business priorities and local requirements.
• Lead works council engagement: Directly manage the Dutch Works Council relationship while providing strategic oversight and guidance to the Labor Relations Consultants responsible for the German, French, and Spanish Works Councils.
• Enable the business: Partner with the business to understand their priorities, anticipate labor relations challenges, and develop practical solutions that support business objectives while respecting social dialogue obligations.
• Stay ahead: Anticipate emerging labor relations trends, risks, regulatory developments, and potential challenges, helping the business plan ahead and make informed decisions.
• Lead and develop the team: Manage, coach, and empower a small team of experienced Labor Relations Consultants, setting priorities and ensuring effective regional delivery.
• Drive operational excellence and insights: Evolve how Labor Relations operates across EMEA, strengthening intake, tracking, reporting, and governance to improve data quality, consistency, and visibility of key activities and risks, while providing meaningful insights to inform priorities and decision-making.

What You'll Bring

• Significant Labor Relations experience in a complex multinational environment, with deep knowledge of European works councils and social dialogue
• Hands-on experience engaging with works councils, particularly in the Netherlands, and navigating consultation processes across EMEA
• Proven experience advising complex organizational change and multi-country initiatives
• Strong business insight and good judgment, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build trust with senior leaders and employee representatives.
• An strong and articulate communicator who can simplify complex labor relations matters and translate them into clear, practical advice for different audiences.
• A natural problem solver who can navigate ambiguity, bring structure to complex situations, and identify practical ways forward.
• Proven experience managing and developing people, with a collaborative and empowering leadership style
• Proficiency in English

 

The location for this role may be flexible in our key EMEA markets with a priority for Amsterdam (Netherlands) and London (UK).

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Expected Pay Range:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor in a certain location, and we pay differently based on those defined markets.  Please see below pay range(s) for this position based on the location(s) where this position can be filled: Netherlands: 102,400 EUR - 148,300 EUR annually United Kingdom (England): 92,000 GBP - 133,250 GBP annually Pay within the range(s) will depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and your recruiter can share more during the hiring process.  At Adobe, for non-sales roles salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). You will be eligible to participate in the AIP bonus plan. AIP bonus payout is subject to the applicable plan terms in connection with individual performance on an annual basis.

In addition, we offer a range of inclusive benefits to support you and your family — from medical, dental, and vision benefits to financial planning, employee assistance program, and learning opportunities. Explore benefits and perks at Adobe.