Danaher Corporation
Senior Labor & Employee Specialist
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Senior Labor & Employee Specialist
Labor & Employee Relations Specialist (Wholly Remote, Europe-Based)
Bring more to life
At Danaher, our work saves lives. And each of us plays a part. Fueled by our culture of continuous improvement, we turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life. Our 60,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique businesses, driving progress in life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference? At Danaher, you can build an incredible career at a leading science and technology company, where we’re committed to hiring and developing from within. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging, where your unique perspective matters.
About Danaher & The Role
Danaher operates within a matrixed and decentralized structure, with a strong presence across Europe. Our companies partner with 50+ works councils to ensure employee relationships are strong and effective.
We are continuing to build our global Labor & Employee Relations (LER) function, supported by a Center of Excellence (LER COE) model. This ensures consistent, scalable LER support across the business.
This fully remote role sits within Danaher Corporate HR Labor & Employee Relations Europe, reporting to the Team Lead – Senior Labour and Employee Relations. As a Labor & Employee Relations Specialist, you will:
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage employee relations cases end-to-end, including:
- Investigations
- Performance management matters
- Workplace concerns
- Employee separations
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Apply judgment and best practice when assessing situations and determining actions, ensuring alignment with company policy, local legislation, and European standards.
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Handle routine and moderately complex cases independently, escalating higher-risk or highly sensitive matters as needed.
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Partner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to provide clear, pragmatic guidance on employee relations matters, balancing consistency with local context.
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Lead or support workplace investigations, including:
- Planning, fact-finding
- Analysis
- Documentation of outcomes
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Identify themes, risks, and trends from casework and provide practical recommendations to improve consistency and effectiveness.
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Contribute to the development, standardisation, and continuous improvement of global ER processes and tools within the COE.
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Support engagement with employee representative bodies (e.g., works councils/unions), including preparation for information and consultation discussions.
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Build strong stakeholder relationships to drive timely resolution and maintain a positive employee experience.
Essential Requirements
✔ University degree in:
- Law
- Human Resources
- Business
- Or a related field
✔ 3–5 years’ experience in:
- Employee relations
- HR
- Or a related field
✔ Working knowledge of:
- UK (and preferably European) employment law
- Employee representative bodies (e.g., works councils/unions)
- Experience in a matrix or multinational organisation
✔ Proven experience in:
- Managing employee relations cases (investigations, performance matters)
- Proactive problem-solving & continuous improvement
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✔ Ability to:
- Apply judgment independently within defined guidelines
- Effectively prioritise and organise multiple cases simultaneously
✔ Strong communication & stakeholder management skills
Nice-to-Haves
✅ European language skills (a strong advantage) ✅ Previous experience in matrixed/organisational transition settings
Flexible & Sustainable Work Arrangement
At Danaher, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. This role is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement, allowing you to thrive while working from home.
Travel: Requires 15–20% travel, subject to background checks (motor vehicle record and physical verifying process).
Why Work at Danaher?
We partner with customers globally to solve their most complex challenges, bringing the power of science to life. Our over 15 businesses are united by a shared commitment to tangibly impact the future of health and technology—improving quality of life for billions of people today.
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Explore the flexibility, challenge, and purpose of working at Danaher today. Together, we’ll help shape tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
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