Case Study #14 – Director of Labor Relations

Sector: Digital / Tech Group
Location: France

Context:
As part of a broader organizational restructuring, the Group created a central Labor Relations role to harmonize internal agreements and frameworks across multiple entities.

Strategic Objective:
Appoint a seasoned expert to unify social dialogue at the Group level, mitigate legal risks, and provide strategic HR guidance.

Challenge:

• Required a candidate with significant legal expertise and negotiation experience in complex environments

• Needed a trusted interlocutor for social partners, capable of managing sensitive labor issues and avoiding litigation

Process:
Exclusive executive search (headhunting only)

Sourcing Strategy:

• Mapped profiles with experience in labor relations within large corporate groups

• Targeted strong legal backgrounds with experience in social conflict prevention

• Leveraged personal and Grandes Écoles alumni networks

Candidate Profile:

• Senior HR legal advisor from a major French group

• Proven ability to navigate high-stakes labor negotiations