EMPLOYEE AND LABOR RELATIONS (ERLR) MANAGER FRANCE

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Job Function:
Human Resources

Job Sub Function:
Employee & Labor Relations

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

Job Description:

Employee and Labor Relations (ERLR) Manager – France

Location: Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Introduction and Overview

We are seeking a versatile Employee and Labor Relations (ERLR) Manager for France to lead and shape employee and labor relations across our organization.

You will collaborate with passionate colleagues, and leverage extensive ERLR expertise to handle employee and labor relations effectively within your scope.

This role offers a great opportunity to influence local ERLR policies, lead both critical initiatives and daily operational activities, and contribute to the ongoing development of our business in France and the Maghreb region.

Your work will support a collaborative environment where HR services, talent acquisition, labor relations, and business partners work harmoniously to advance our shared goals.

This position reports directly to the France & Maghreb Cluster Lead in the ERLR team within the Global Services HR organization.

Objectives of the Position


* Facilitate business growth and performance while maintaining compliance with Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and policies.


* Collaborate seamlessly with HR pillars to deliver a unified "ONE HR" approach to all stakeholders.


* Maintain and adapt ERLR policies ensuring alignment with local labor laws and regulations.


* Lead social agenda planning, employee representation meetings (e.g., CSE, CSSCT), and negotiations on collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).


* Create and implement labor relations strategies; advise management on workforce impacts during M&A, restructuring, divestitures, and other major organizational changes.


* Provide expert labor relations consulting and intervene directly on critical employee issues, grievances, and disciplinary cases.


* Raise awareness of ERLR policies across business units and HR teams, fostering a culture of compliance and understanding.


* Build and cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders such as BUHRs, legal teams, sectoral leaders, and external partners.


* Implement operational metrics, interpret business data into actionable insights, and see opportunities for continuous process improvement.


* Motivate change initiatives and communic...