About the role
The Opportunity We are investing in a dedicated Manager Employee Relations (ER) for Central Europe, a newly defined scope covering Germany, Switzerland, and parts of Eastern Europe. You will lead a team of 3 ER Consultants in Munich, act as the senior ER expert for the region, and help build a proactive, best-in-class ER function. This role operates in a unique setup: Labor Relations and Works Council matters sit with a dedicated Labor Relations Manager. You will partner closely with that person, but your focus is purely ER, giving you the space to go deep, build structure, and make a real impact. What You Will Do Lead, coach and develop a team of 3 ER Consultants, building their confidence, autonomy and ability to handle complex cases Own high-complexity and high-visibility ER cases directly, including all Employee Experience (EX)-level cases Build ER frameworks, playbooks and templates that create consistency and speed across Central Europe Shift
the team from reactive case-handling to proactive ER, spotting trends, flagging risks early, and getting ahead of issues Navigate performance management cases pragmatically within strict German legal boundaries, including close collaboration with the Works Council LR partner Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, HRBPs and the wider matrix organisation across the region Use data and insights to report on ER trends and organisational health to senior stakeholders Partner with the Labor Relations function on intersecting topics; you won't own the Works Council, but you'll work hand-in-hand with LR What we Offer At Adobe, we believe that great work starts with great support. Here's a glimpse of what we offer our employees in Germany: Learning Fund: Up to $11,000 annually for education and professional development. Invest in your growth, we'll fund the journey. Childcare Support: We cover childcare costs for children up to the age of 6, so family and career can truly go hand in hand. Extra Wellbeing Days: Additional paid days off to truly recharge, because sustainable performance starts with real rest. Wellbeing Budget: A personal reimbursement budget for whatever keeps you at your best, whether that's fitness, mental health support, or something in between. Explore the full range of Adobe
