Employment Relations Governance & Compliance Specialist in Liverpool

The Company Lumine Group is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV:LMN). Lumine Group acquires, strengthens, and grows communications & media software businesses. Lumine Group’s focus is always long-term; we buy and hold forever, and we believe in the long-term success of our businesses. We use best practices to empower teams with the knowledge and expertise to make the best decisions for their business. We operate with an entrepreneurial spirit –– we embrace critical thinking, innovation, and constant learning.

The Position: Reporting into our SVP, Head of HR, The Employment Relations Governance & Compliance Specialist (UK, EU, M&A support) plays a critical role as a subject-matter expert for employment and labor relations across Lumine’s global portfolio. This role will support the SVP, Head of HR in the preparation and management of labour relations, due diligence, employment disputes, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation. This role involves drafting and preparing documentation to support the employer’s position and defense in such claims. The individual will also assist in updating employment contracts globally and contribute to the due diligence process for assessing potential business acquisitions.

Job Duties:

• Act as a center of excellence, providing guidance and support to the global business units as it relates to all employee relations, labour relations and new acquisition integration.
• Review and/or prepare documentation and materials for grievances, union matters, employment disputes, mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
• Draft documents to support the employer’s defense in employment-related claims for review by the SVP, Head of HR.
• Support the review and updating of policies and employment contracts across global jurisdictions.
• Participate in the due diligence process for potential acquisitions, focusing on employment law aspects.
• Project manage post close HR integration, ensuring matters get resolved in a timely fashion.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of employment legislation and dispute resolution processes.
• 5+ years of experience with TUPE/UK/EU labour legislation in a similar capacity.
• Experience in employment litigation is preferred.
• Familiarity with global employment contract standards and practices.
• Experience with due diligence in mergers and acquisitions is preferred.
• Understanding and experience with TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) is preferred.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a global HR team.

Lumine Group is an equal opportunity employer, we recruit, hire, train, promote and provide all other privileges of employment to qualified people without regard to age, race, color, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, ethnicity, familial status, religion, sexual orientation, or any other classification for which discrimination is prohibited. Lumine Group is committed to ethical recruitment practices, and this posting represents an active hiring need.