Employee Relations and Compliance Specialist
We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations, Policy & Compliance Specialist to support employee relations, policy governance, and compliance activities across the EMEA region during an exciting period of integration and transformation. This role partners closely with People & Culture, Legal, managers, and regional stakeholders to promote consistent, compliant, and employee-focused practices while adapting to country-specific requirements. Success will be measured through effective case management, policy governance, compliance adherence, and proactive identification of employee relations risks.
- Manage employee relations cases across the EMEA region, including supporting workplace investigations and case resolution activities.
- Partner with P&C Business Partners, managers, and Legal on employee relations matters, providing guidance and support on policy application and risk mitigation.
- Support consistent application of company policies while ensuring compliance with local labour laws and country-specific employment requirements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders on Works Councils and employee representative body requirements where applicable.
- Support the development, review, implementation, and regional alignment of policies and procedures.
- Maintain policy, compliance, and knowledge base content within ServiceNow, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and version control.
- Monitor employee relations trends, compliance risks, and emerging issues; escalate systemic concerns as appropriate.
- Support communication, training, and rollout activities related to policy updates and compliance initiatives.
- Partner with regional stakeholders to drive awareness and understanding of employee relations and compliance requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance consistency, compliance, and employee experience.
- 3–5+ years of experience in employee relations, HR compliance, HR operations, or a related field.
- Experience supporting HR operations across multiple European countries.
- Knowledge of GDPR, regional labour laws, and employment practices across EMEA.
- Familiarity with Works Councils and employee representation structures.
- Experience conducting or supporting employee relations investigations and case management activities.
- Experience working in a shared services, HR operations, or matrixed environment.
- Experience with ServiceNow or similar case management and knowledge management platforms preferred.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment.
- Permanent employment contract and a competitive salary.
- Private health insurance for you and your family.
- Flexible working hours, including a hybrid work model, along with various initiatives that support wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to learn and continuously improve your skills through collaboration with e-learning platforms.
- Clear career development path with well-defined growth opportunities.
- A vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space.
International Game Technology (IGT) is a global gaming company best known for designing and manufacturing slot machines, casino systems and digital gaming content. Founded in 1975 and long headquartered in Las Vegas, with major operations in Rome and Providence, it has been one of the largest gaming-machine and lottery suppliers in the world. In 2025 the group's lottery business was renamed Brightstar Lottery, while IGT's gaming and digital division was acquired by Apollo Global Management and combined with Everi, continuing to trade under the IGT brand. The company supplies land-based and online casino games to operators across the globe.