Senior Manager, EMEA Employee Relations… at Bristol-Myers… · Munich

Senior Manager, EMEA Employee Relations (m/f/d) Location: Munich - DE Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. Be a trusted advisor at the heart of employee relations! Reporting to Director, EMEA Employee and Labor Relations the Senior Manager, EMEA Employee Relations (m/f/d) provides Employee Relations support to Germany and Austria, and will over time be developed to support in multiple company locations in the European Region. As a member of the Bristol-Myers Squibb, Employee and Labour Relations Team, the role holder (m/f/d) will build strong relationships between people leaders, employees, HR business partners, HR Law, the Office of Compliance and Ethics, Works Councils and Unions. Employee Relations: The role holder (m/f/d) will investigate employee relations matters such as employee complaints, performance issues, allegations of misconduct, etc. and resolve them in an appropriate manner, compliant with BMS policy and local legislation. The Employee Relations team partner with all levels of HR management and business leaders as necessary.  The role holder (m/f/d) will drive employee relations solutions while maintaining a neutral position and consistent approach to BMS’s policies and procedures. They will minimize risk, align work to meet business needs and improve employee morale and culture.  Build manager skill sets, provide advice, coach employees and managers at all levels.  Investigate employee relations matters as necessary. Job Responsibilities: Conduct investigations and cases of people-related issues including: HR policy violations, performance management, disciplinary issues, conduct management, and other investigations into discrimination or harassment claims as assigned Provide counsel and facilitate prompt and effective resolution of workplace conflict to address issues for employees, managers, and leaders in a manner consistent with BMS policies, practices and legal considerations Consult and coach managers and people leaders on employee relations issues Provide advice and counsel on HR practices and policy Partner with ER Lead in conducting investigations, research policies/practices, create and gather documentation, make recommendations and implement resolutions when applicable Consult with inside or outside counsel and/or labor consultants as necessary Ensure compliance and consistency in the execution of employee relations matters Develop effective relationships with the business to promote good employee relations across the organization Interact with HR Business Partners, and other HR functions, to ensure a high level of employee satisfaction & engagement Maintain strict confidentiality throughout conversations and investigations.  Manage highly confidential human resources information and exercise sound judgment in handling or working with confidential data and situations Ensure that the Company operates within current and relevant local employment laws to maintain reputation as a good employer Maintain strong business acumen while maintaining objectivity in work Required to work with several different HR Business Partners and several different parts of BMS business units.  Must be able to manage multiple cases at any given time Will work with remote locations frequently via phone or video call Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree 3+ years of HR business partner, or Employee Relations experience in Germany Fluent in English and German Experience with locally relevant employee representative bodies, works councils and/or trade unions undefined ​Ideal Candidates Would Also Have: Experience/ knowledge of Employee Relations for other countries in Europe. Additional Language skills (of a European Language) Based on your function, department or individual position, you will have the opportunity to discuss with your Manager the option to work remotely up to 50% of the time, over a two-week period, with the flexibility to choose the days that align with your collaboration needs. #LI-Hybrid If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. On-site Protocol BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. 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R1601817 : Senior Manager, EMEA Employee Relations (m/f/d)