Works Council Coordinator | HR & Employee Relations
Works Council Coordinator
Location: Berlin, Germany
Industry: Employee Relations / Human Resources / Corporate Administration
Work Setting: On-site / Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (12 months)
About the Role
A Works Council Coordinator provides essential administrative and organisational support to a 13-member Works Council. The role ensures meetings run smoothly, deadlines are managed, documentation is accurate, and communication between council members and internal and external stakeholders is effective.
Key Responsibilities
- Organise and coordinate Works Council meetings, employee assemblies, training sessions, workshops and conferences
- Prepare meeting materials and manage follow-up actions and documentation
- Take accurate meeting minutes and maintain records for the council and its committees
- Act as the first point of contact for Works Council members and coordinate incoming requests
- Manage correspondence, calendars, deadlines and follow-up dates
- Prepare presentations, reports and decision-making documents
- Coordinate travel, invoice checking and administrative records
- Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive and personal information
Requirements
- Initial professional experience in an administrative, assistant or secretarial role
- Experience supporting committees, employee representation or Works Council structures is an advantage
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to work independently
- High level of discretion, confidentiality and reliability
- Structured approach to managing multiple tasks and deadlines
- Good knowledge of the German Works Constitution Act (BetrVG) is a plus
- Very good written and spoken German
- Good English skills (B2 or above) are advantageous
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with regular performance reviews
- Urban Sports Club membership
- Up to €90/month in food benefits
- 20% employer contribution to occupational pension
- Learning Hub, internal training and development opportunities
- Company social events and employee activities