Labor Relations Director

Labor Relations Director | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsLabor Relations DirectorUnited Kingdom, London, LondonApply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob number200039802Date postedJul 20, 2026Work site3 days / week in-officeTravelLess than 25%ProfessionHuman ResourcesDisciplineLabor RelationsRole typeIndividual ContributorEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewMicrosoft in on a mission to empower every organisation and individual on the planet, to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. We are seeking a Director, Labour Relations – UK & Nordics to lead Microsoft's labour relations strategy and employee representative engagement across the United Kingdom and Nordic region. This role partners closely with business leaders, HR, Legal, Employee Relations and employee representative bodies to support organisational change, foster positive employee relations and ensure compliance with local labour frameworks while enabling business transformation. As the UK and Nordic Labor Relations Director, you will help shape the future of labour relations across the region, partnering with Microsoft's Commercial, Engineering and Data Centre organisations to enable business success through proactive, trusted and data-driven labour relations practices. Working closely with colleagues across Gaming, LinkedIn and the wider Microsoft ecosystem, you will lead engagement with employee representative groups, influence organisational change initiatives, and drive a globally consistent, regionally agile approach to labour relations that strengthens both business outcomes and employee trust. ResponsibilitiesStrategy Development Shape and drive the Labour Relations strategy for the UK and Nordic region, partnering with Geo HR leaders, business leaders and Labour Relations colleagues to deliver an approach that supports Microsoft's business priorities, culture of innovation, future of work ambitions, and commitment to a highly skilled and diverse workforce. Anticipate and prepare for evolving labour and employment legislation across the UK and Nordics, shaping proactive labour relations strategies that support business growth, strengthen employee voice, and foster constructive partnerships with employee representatives, trade unions, Works Councils, business leaders, HR and Legal stakeholders.  Develop actionable insights on labour market trends, employee representation developments and external factors, using data and market intelligence to inform proactive labour relations strategies and strengthen organisational capability. Shape and continuously evolve Microsoft's Labour Relations operating model, driving scalable, effective and commercially minded approaches that strengthen employee relations outcomes and support organisational transformation priorities. Lead Labour relations Strategy & Negotiations  Shape and lead Labour Relations strategy across the UK and Nordic region, providing strategic counsel to business, HR and Legal leaders on workforce transformation, employee representation, collective bargaining, organisational change and evolving labour relations risks and opportunities. Lead complex Labour Relations engagements and negotiations with Works Councils, Trade unions and employee representatives developing proactive engagement and negotiation strategies that support business priorities, organisational change, policy evolution, mergers and acquisitions, and other high-impact initiatives  Drive labour relations governance,...