Associate Relations Manager

📍 MVH Europe | Location: MADRID

About the role

We are looking for an Associate Relations Manager to lead employee and labor relations across multiple European countries. This role is key to ensuring a fair, compliant, and values-driven workplace, supporting both the business and our people.

You will support Spain, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, Romania, Czech Republic, and Andorra, working in a highly international and multicultural environment.

🚀 What you’ll do

Employee Relations

• Lead the employee relations strategy across assigned countries.

• Advise managers and People & Organization teams on best practices.

• Manage complex and high-risk workplace investigations.

• Support leaders on performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

• Analyze trends and recommend improvements to policies and practices.

• Ensure compliance with local labor laws in each country.

• Labor Relations

• Build and maintain relationships with employee representatives and Works Councils.

• Support collective bargaining agreements and labor negotiations.

• Provide guidance on organizational changes (restructures, transitions, exits).

• Partner with Legal and business leaders to assess and mitigate risks.

Capability Building

• Coach managers and leaders on employee relations and conflict resolution.

• Deliver training, workshops, and tools to improve people management capabilities.

• Promote an associate-first mindset and high emotional intelligence.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure policies and practices are compliant and up to date across countries.

• Partner with Legal and Risk teams.

• Use data and insights to drive continuous improvement and proactive solutions.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Law, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in employee or labor relations.

• Experience in complex, regulated, or unionized environments.

• Strong knowledge of employment law (international exposure is a plus).

• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.

• High emotional intelligence and resilience.

• Fluency in English (required).

• ✈️ Willingness to travel nationally and internationally up to 70% of the time.

What we offer

• A strategic role within an international organization.

• A collaborative, people-first, and dynamic environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• 🩺 Private health insurance

• 🛡️ Life insurance

• Additional corporate benefits