The Employee Relations Counsel will develop excellent stakeholder management and -influencing skills that drive ownership, and will have (or will develop) a solid understanding of HR practices and employment law.
Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:
Planning and preparing meetings with the Dutch Works Council and its committees
Keeping a clear overview of all ongoing topics, projects and deadlines in relation to the Dutch Works Council processes, and prioritising topics in collaboration with the Senior Managing Counsel, Employment
Ensuring that the company follows up on requests and questions from the Dutch Works Council efficiently
Reviewing input from project teams and other stakeholders for completeness, accuracy and compliance with applicable Works Council legislation (no legal background required, but strong plus)
Keeping track of past and upcoming commitments to the Dutch Works Council and liaising with relevant stakeholders where necessary
Being a trustworthy point of contact within the Netherlands for both the Company and the Works Councils
Developing effective relationships with the business to support management, the Employment Legal Team and the People Team.
Maintaining a clear overview of all current topics, projects and deadlines related to our local Works Councils in NL & EMEA
Managing a knowledge database of all agreements with Works Councils
Qualifications & Skills:
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Structured way of working, detail oriented
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) with ability to influence stakeholders
Great at relationship-building and stakeholder management
Proactive, can-do attitude
Relevant experience with employee relations, trade unions or Works Councils
Basic knowledge of Dutch employment law (strong preference for a legal background)
Thorough knowledge of Dutch works council legislation .
Further traits look for:
Alignment with Booking.com’s values (Customer First, Succeed Together, Own It, Learn Forever, Do the Right Thing).
Curiosity, flexibility, and a creative, pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Confidence with collaboration.
Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Proactivity, resilience, and a drive to deliver results.
Strong judgment with attention to both the big picture and key details.
Courage to take a stance and make tough decisions.
Team-oriented, self-aware, and a good listener.
Agility in prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
Forward-thinking, with a focus on emerging legal and policy issues.
As a team, we believe in:
Being integral to decision-making, shaping Booking.com’s future.
Supporting Booking's mission to make travel accessible, fostering openness and curiosity.
Offering opportunities for team members to explore new areas or specialize.
Providing holistic, integrated legal and public affairs advice.
Continuously improving Legal Operations, innovating, and sharing best practices.
Learning from mistakes and embracing growth.
Working collaboratively with a sense of humor and enjoying the journey together!
Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive , as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:
Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit
Application Process:
- Let’s go places together:
Detailed instructions on post-application requirements including any required application materials, deadlines, portfolios, coding challenges, or other assessments as defined by BU or department.
Pre-Employment Screening
If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.
