Job Details

Description:

Sr. Manager – Employee Relations Partner

COVID Vaccine Mandate Required

• The Employee Relations Partner will report to the Global Head of Employee Relations.
• This position will primarily focus on providing ER situational support to various business units within the US.

The role will:

• Provide ER support, thought partnership, and guidance to HR colleagues and business leaders
• Serve as a subject matter expert on a broad range of ER issues, including performance management, internal investigations, disciplinary actions and terminations, severance, re-organizations, reasonable accommodations, and HR policies and practices, among others.
• Advise on matters with potential employment or reputational risk related and provide consultation and guidance to HR and business leaders.
• Manage and perform all aspects of internal ER investigations from intake through close-out, in close partnership with Legal where appropriate.
• Respond to and investigate complaints of misconduct, policy violations, and/or potentially unlawful conduct, such as allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and unfair pay practices.
• Advise on and supports business change processes, including reductions in force, reorganizations, and related severance processes.

To be successful, the role will require one to:

• Consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in advising HR and business leaders on how to navigate sensitive ER issues in a fair, compliant, and pragmatic manner.
• Think critically and solve problems by applying principles, policies, and procedures to unique situations.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and navigate unique or ambiguous situations using their best judgment.
• Collaborate well with teams across functions, departments, and geographies
• Work collaboratively, lead and influence at all levels within the organization, and make decisions while keeping all partners and leaders informed
• Handle difficult conversations and sensitive employee information
• Demonstrate a solid working knowledge and understanding of relevant US and California employment laws and principles, e.g. Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FEHA, FLSA, Labor Code, etc.
• Demonstrate operational and process rigor and familiarity
• Be proficient in related technology and tools/case management, such as Workday, ServiceNow, Office365, OneCloud, and SharePoint.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience required. HR certification and/or advanced degree desired
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience with 2 years directly managing complex employee relations issues, preferably in a global biopharma company within a centralized ER model
• Previous HR Business Partner, employment law, or management experience a plus
• Broad knowledge of HR principles, practices, and procedures in US and California
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare well written investigation summaries.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and provide strategic advice
• Ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the Company
• Effective customer support skills
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal communication skills are required
• Must possess solid networking and influencing skills
• Ability to manage a high volume of work