Based in Liège, in an environment with a strong union presence, you will play a key role in managing labor relations for all FedEx Express Belgium Air Hub based in Liège. You will provide social and legal expertise to support management in a context where social dialogue, compliance with Belgian labor law, and effective cooperation with workers’ representatives are essential.
You will be a key contact for Trade Union Delegations (DS), the Works Council (CE), and the Committee for Prevention and Protection at Work (CPPT), in line with Belgian regulations.
Your mission also includes supporting integration activities, managing HR projects, and ensuring full compliance with Belgian and European social legislation.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Labor Relations Advisor.
Who we are:
FedEx is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting more than 220 countries and territories. We work every moment to deliver the most important package of someone’s day. Our team of passionate people know their day-to-day work is invaluable in delivering outstanding experience to our customers. 530,000 team members strong, we are as diverse as the world we serve. We love what we do, and we do it well. Our reach is big, and so are our dreams. Join us and let's write our next chapter together.
KEYS ACTIVITIES :
Labor Relations & Social Dialogue
1. Prepare, organize, and co-lead meetings with employee representative bodies (CE, CPPT, union delegations).
2. Negotiate, draft, and implement company-level Collective Labor Agreements (CLAs).
3. Manage day‑to‑day relations with social partners in a dynamic and demanding unionized context.
4. Maintain a stable and constructive social climate, while preventing and managing tensions.
5. Support the handling of collective disputes (strike notices, work interruptions, union claims).
Legal Expertise & Belgian Compliance
6. Ensure continuous legal monitoring of Belgian labor law (contracts, notice periods, working time, social documents, well‑being at work, elections).
7. Advise management on their decisions regarding social matters, including reorganizations, restructurings, and integrations.
8. Guarantee compliance with FedEx processes and Belgian regulatory obligations (works council law, CPPT requirements, well‑being legislation, etc.).
Individual Case Management & Discipline
9. Support managers with individual disputes, disciplinary cases, and sensitive employment matters.
10. Act as the internal liaison for external lawyers when needed.
Strategic HR Projects & Governance
11. Lead or support HR projects with major social or legal implications (collective agreements, organizational changes, integrations).
12. Develop or enhance HR and labor relations policies, tools, and procedures.
Social Elections
13. Organize and coordinate the full social elections process (every 4 years), a major legal and organizational milestone in Belgium.
CANDIDATE PROFILE :
Education
14. Master’s degree in Labor Law, Social Law, Social Sciences, Human Resources, or an equivalent field
Experience
15. At least 5 years of experience in labor relations / industrial relations within a large or international company.
16. Proven experience working in environments with a strong union presence.
Key Competencies
17. Excellent command of Belgian labor law.
18. Diplomacy, negotiation, persuasion, emotional resilience, and active listening.
19. Strong analytical, planning, and decision‑making skills.
20. Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
21. Ability to de‑escalate tensions and navigate complex social negotiations.
Languages
22. Excellent command of French and a strong knowledge of English
WHAT DO WE OFFER :
23. Permanent contract
24. Full time
25. Flexible working hours
26. Attractive compensation package
27. Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities
28. Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge
29. Tuition Assistance Program (*applicable for FedEx positions with a permanent contract)
30. Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations
31. Employee reduced-rate shipping
32. Great career opportunities
33. FedEx is one of the worlds most admired companies and trusted brands year after year
Bring your ideas, individuality, and dreams to our global community. Feel good about where you work. Choose your career path - we’re ready to invest in your development. Join FedEx.
FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all
Our Company
FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.
Our Philosophy
The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.
Our Culture
Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.