I have a 6 -12 month contract for an experienced Associate Director, Employee Relations to work with a global research-based biopharmaceutical company.
My client is undergoing an exciting period of transformation. Work is underway to modernize the employee experience, streamline existing processes, and align service delivery on a global scale while retaining the ability to provide personalized support during the moments that matter to employees.
The Associate Director, ER, will work as part of an International ER Team responsible for delivering ER support in 40+ countries and contribute towards efforts to mature and scale the International ER Team as a centre of excellence within a multi-tiered HR delivery model.
This role is London based and will be responsible for providing core ER support to assigned business functions and certain locations in Europe, the Middle East, and Canada. Other internationally based ER Partners are located in Singapore, France, Italy and Spain.
Essential Functions - Associate Director, ER
- Provides subject matter expertise on a broad range of International ER issues
- Understands International ER frameworks including works councils
- Provides guidance to HR Business Partners and Business Managers on managing employment risk
- Responds to and investigates complaints involving employee conduct that may violate company policies, values, and/or legal obligations. Partners with Legal and conducts investigations under their guidance when potentially unlawful conduct is involved
- Prepares investigation summaries which includes factual findings and conclusions
- Contributes towards and takes an active part in business change projects including acquisitions/people integration, restructurings and reorganisations
- Provides ER support with virtually no immediate direction and exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to individual situations and projects
Qualifications • Relevant experience in the Employee Relations field and a BS or BA degree. • Employment Law Degree desired • Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry desired • Second language desired • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills • Broad knowledge of HR principles, practices, and procedures in Europe • Requires solid working knowledge and understanding of Human Resources legislation / employment law, principles, policies, and procedures in multiple countries
