Employee & Labour Relations Specialist

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life The Employee & Labour Relations (ELR) function provides specialised support to leaders, managers, and employees on workplace matters, ensuring consistent application of employment practices, policies, and labour law requirements. This role serves as the primary ELR partner for North Africa and the Middle East, partnering with Human Resources Business Partners, Legal & Compliance, and business leaders to manage employee relations matters, organisational change initiatives, and workplace investigations. This position is based in Cairo, Egypt. The role supports multiple countries across the region and requires close collaboration with stakeholders in a matrix organisation. As the Employee & Labour Relations Partner for North Africa and the Middle East, you will provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, employment practices, workplace investigations, performance improvement, restructuring activities, and conflict resolution. The role partners closely with business leaders, Human Resources, and Legal teams to address complex workplace issues while ensuring compliance with local employment legislation and company policies. Deep knowledge and expertise in the Egyptian labour law will be critical to be successful in this role.   Primary Responsibilities: • Lead employee relations case management, including disciplinary matters, workplace concerns, performance issues, investigations, and involuntary terminations. • Advise and coach leaders on employee relations practices, policy interpretation, performance management, and organisational restructuring activities. • Conduct workplace investigations in partnership with Legal & Compliance , gathering documentation, assessing findings, and supporting resolution plans. • Facilitate conflict resolution through mediation, coaching, and other workplace intervention techniques. • Manage restructuring programmes and workforce transition activities, ensuring compliance with local employment requirements. • Maintain accurate and timely case documentation within the Employee Relations Case Management System (ServiceNow). • Partner with Human Resources Business Partners and Centres of Expertise to address organisational effectiveness and workforce-related challenges. • Ensure consistent application of company policies, employment practices, and regional labour legislation while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive employee information.   Required Qualifications:   • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in employee relations, labour relations, human resources, or employment law. • Experience in Egyptian Labour law and the ability to work autonomously in relation to these matters. • Experience managing employee relations cases, workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, and performance improvement programmes. • Experience supporting employee and labour relations activities across multiple countries within North Africa and the Middle East. • Experience interpreting human resources policies and applying country-specific employment legislation. • Experience partnering with business leaders across multiple stakeholder groups. • Experience leading restructuring initiatives, workforce transitions, or reduction-in-force programmes. • Fluent written and verbal English communication skills.