We are committed to providing innovative technologies and industry-leading clinical support to help surgeons and healthcare providers deliver better care worldwide. With one of the most comprehensive portfolios of musculoskeletal procedural solutions and enabling technologies, we strive to transform the care continuum. Our employees are dedicated to improving patients’ lives.

Job description:
As the Secretary to the Works Council, you play a crucial role in supporting and coordinating the activities of the Works Council (WC). You ensure the efficient and smooth operation of the WC and act as a link between management and employees. In this position, you contribute to strengthening employee participation within our internationally operating company, which is at the forefront of developing innovative medical technologies. You are experienced in hybrid working and capable of fostering strong connections among team members, even when much of the communication happens online.

Tasks

• Research work and collaboration with analysis of policy matters and future merge. Collection and organization of documentation
• Contribute to WC amendment of Rules of Procedure to reflect current activities/functioning.
• Drafting minutes of the meetings with HR & Management and internal meetings of the WC.
• Writing some content also for employees to be shared at WC Website, Newsletter, News about WC activities for employees and interesting updates about relevant topics.
• Contribute to current WC 2024 Plan and execution of activities, follow up with members and committees (Safety).
• Collaborate drafting the annual report.
• Collaborate with general state of affairs/ general operation of enterprise of Art 24.
• Contribute to activities related to WC proposal, consultation or consent rights. Collaborate with the drafting of WC letters in the event of change of policy, merge, social plan.
• Contribute in the search of specialists needed for specific assignments.
• Assist with communication matters. We have to provide answer to all questions submitted by employees via e-mail and also Management e-mails. Coach to WC in communication, surveys and results.
• Management of calendar, Internal meetings, agenda and training activities. Employee coffee breaks. (on demand)
• Prepare for elections at the proper time.

Requirements:

• A successful track record of work experience with Works Councils, preferably as an advisor to the Works Council in international organizations
• Good knowledge of the Works Council Act;
• Ability to deal professionally with highly confidential information;
• A highly motivated self-starter who is able to work independently as well as in a team to complete the assigned tasks;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with good MS computing skills: Word, Excel, Outlook;
• Proficient command of English
• 4 hours per week