About this role
Managing employee relations, labor compliance, and complex investigations across the UK and wider European region forms the daily core of this mandate. Professionals in this capacity lead regional performance management frameworks, design targeted coaching for leaders, and ensure organizational practices align with statutory local regulations. Working within the People team, the practitioner creates repeatable playbooks and governance structures while collaborating closely with employment legal partners.
Waymo operates as an autonomous driving technology company dedicated to deploying the Waymo Driver across multiple vehicle platforms and ride-hail services. The team values thoughtful stewardship of company culture and the continuous support of top-tier talent in a considerate work environment. Ideal candidates bring extensive multi-jurisdictional employment law expertise and thrive operating with high autonomy inside rapidly scaling multinational settings.
What you will do
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, labor relations, and employment compliance matters throughout the UK and broader European region.
- Conduct thorough investigations into complex employee matters and policy violations while adhering to local laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with the People team and employment legal partners to design fair performance management frameworks tailored to regional labor standards.
- Build and deliver training programs that upskill managers on local employment compliance requirements and cultural expectations.
- Develop repeatable playbooks, operating procedures, and compliance checklists to standardize regional operations.
- Provide expert guidance on localizing global people policies while maintaining alignment with core company principles.
- Advise cross-functional partners on engagement strategies regarding works councils and trade unions.
- Establish governance frameworks to monitor and audit statutory employment compliance in the UK and additional regions.
What you need
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in Law, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or equivalent practical experience.
- Demonstrate a track record of independently conducting sensitive, multi-jurisdictional investigations with robust documentation.
- Bring at least 8 or more years of dedicated employee relations, labor relations, or employment law experience within multinational or high-growth environments.
- Possess proven experience working with European Works Councils and trade union bodies.
- Show a strong background in coaching international leadership on managing teams and navigating performance issues.
- Display deep practical knowledge of employment legislation and regulatory compliance in the UK.
- Exhibit the ability to build new programs from scratch, define roadmaps, and operate autonomously in ambiguous environments.
Nice to have
- Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM / LLB), Bar Admission / Practicing Certificate in a European jurisdiction, or senior CIPD qualification (Level 7)
- Professional working proficiency or fluency in a Western European language other than English
- Experience managing formal collective consultation processes, workforce restructuring, and business transfers
- Prior relevant experience in a fast-paced, global technology company
- Demonstrated fluency in AI tools to streamline and scale ER workstreams and processes
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Generous company benefits program
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work policy for this job?
This role follows a hybrid work schedule. Additionally, travel requirements may include up to 20% as required.
What is the salary range for this position?
The expected base salary range for this full-time position is £118,000 to £124,000 GBP. Actual starting pay is based on job-related factors including exact work location, experience, relevant training, education, and skill level.
What kind of experience is required for this role?
Candidates need at least 8 plus years of dedicated employee relations, labor relations, and or employment law experience in a multinational or high-growth environment. A bachelor's degree in Law, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or equivalent practical experience is also required.