Vialto Partners is a market leader in global mobility services. Our purpose is to ‘Connect the world’. We are unique and the only stand-alone global mobility business. This presents a rare opportunity for our clients, stakeholders and colleagues.

Our teams help companies streamline and effectively manage their global mobility programs in a cost-efficient and compliant manner. Our services focus on providing cross-border compliance and risk assessment for tax, immigration, business travel, rewards and compensation, and remote work.

Working at Vialto Partners is about getting the chance to be part of a global and dynamic team. Globally, Vialto Partners has over 6,500 staff and continues to grow. You will work with clients from a range of industries and different geographical locations. We believe in connecting the world and supporting our colleagues to do the same in their careers by undertaking assignments and opportunities globally that broaden their skills and ultimately benefit our clients.

Vialto is unstoppable when we work together in a culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive. We encourage employees to bring their true selves and share their unique talents and expertise to positively impact the communities we serve.

To learn more about what we do, tune in to our podcast On the Move to hear expert insights on issues affecting global mobility, and read about the latest news in the industry. You can also follow us on Linkedin and Instagram.

Job Description

Vialto is seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to support Employee Relations (ER), Works Councils (WoCo), and new employment legislation readiness across EMEA during a period of business transformation.

This role focuses on governance, coordination, and readiness — ensuring the business remains compliant with local labor laws, Works Council obligations, and EU Pay Transparency requirements while enabling smooth execution of business change.

Key Responsibilities

Works Councils & Employee Representatives (EMEA)

Own oversight of Works Councils and Employee Representative structures across EMEA
Review existing agreements, consultation requirements, governance structures, and statutory obligations
Build and maintain centralized trackers covering agreements, timelines, elections, and country-specific risks
Identify compliance risks, gaps, and blockers related to transformation activities
Establish review cycles (annual, quarterly, and ad-hoc) tied to restructuring, legal changes, or M&A
Develop readiness frameworks for new Works Council elections and first-time employee representative consultations

EU Pay Transparency & New Legislation Readiness

Partner with Employment Counsel and Compensation to interpret country-specific Pay Transparency requirements
Assess current-state readiness across EMEA
Coordinate consultation and governance requirements with Works Councils and Employee Representatives
Track legislative timelines, risks, and dependencies
Ensure alignment between ER processes, reward governance, and legal obligations

Employee Relations Governance & Risk Management

Standardize ER documentation, tracking, and reporting across EMEA
Develop regionally aligned ER guidelines and escalation frameworks
Implement oversight mechanisms to proactively identify ER trends and risks
Partner with HR, Legal, and business leaders to support compliant and consistent ER practices

Manager Enablement

Support initiatives to build manager capability in handling ER matters
Provide practical guidance on early issue identification, fair resolution, and Works Council engagement

Key Outcomes

Organizational readiness for EU Pay Transparency legislation across EMEA
Reduced ER, Works Council, and legislative compliance risk
Improved visibility and consistency of ER and Works Council activity
Strong alignment between legal requirements, reward governance, and people strategy
Increased readiness for new Works Council or Employee Representative formations

Skills & Experience

Proven HR project management experience in multi-country environments
Strong knowledge of Employee Relations and Works Councils, particularly in EMEA
Experience supporting new employment legislation (pay transparency preferred)
Strong stakeholder management skills with Legal, Compensation, and HR leadership
Highly organized with experience building trackers, frameworks, and governance models
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving structure during change

Ideal Background

HR Transformation, ER Governance, HR COE, or Reward-adjacent project roles
Experience supporting Works Councils during restructuring, transformation, or M&A
Exposure to European labor relations and regulatory frameworks

Additional Information:

This is a regular full-time position.
This is a hybrid role located in the Dublin, Ireland

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on any legally protected status. Please note, AI is used as part of the application process.

HR Project Manager – Employee Relations & Works Councils (EMEA) - Manager

Job Description