ER Manager, EMEA – 12 month FTC

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Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

About the team and the role:

As the Employee Relations Leader for EMEA, you’ll guide a dedicated team of ER professionals based in Ireland, shaping how we support and empower our people across Ireland, the UK, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. This role plays a crucial part in nurturing a fair, inclusive, and purposeful culture—one where everyone can excel and feel a sense of belonging. You’ll partner with leaders across the region to ensure our employee relations approach is consistent, transparent, and aligned with eBay’s purpose. Please note that this role is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with a hybrid way of working (3 days in our Dublin office and 2 days remote).

What you will accomplish:

• Lead and develop a passionate ER team, encouraging collaboration and consistent standard processes across Europe.
• Partner with leaders to resolve employee issues early, fairly, and with empathy.
• Use people insights and data to identify trends, anticipate risks, and develop proactive solutions.
• Collaborate across HR and business teams to deliver initiatives that strengthen eBay’s culture and employee experience.
• Build trusted partnerships with stakeholders at all levels, promoting open dialogue and inclusion.
• Champion eBay’s purpose and values in every decision, ensuring fairness and transparency are at the heart of what we do.

What you will bring:

• 5+ years’ experience leading an employee relations function within a dynamic, multinational environment.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of developing and encouraging ER or HR professionals.
• Strong understanding of European employment law and experience working with works councils and staff representatives.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills—able to build trust and credibility across diverse teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to turn people data into meaningful insights and action.
• Experience leading change with empathy and resilience.
• A relevant qualification in HR, Employment Law, or a related field.

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