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Sr Manager, Employee & Labor Relations

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Thermo Fisher Scientific

24d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Asheville

AI generated summary

  • You must influence senior management, lead investigations, analyze issues, deliver training, handle confidential info, and possess HR expertise in union and non-union settings.
  • You will collaborate with HR leaders, lead investigations, advocate for ethics, conduct assessments, analyze ER data, and partner with internal teams to enhance employee relations across business units.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable track record to influence and provide solutions to senior management on employee-related matters.
  • Extensive experience conducting and leading corporate investigations of confidential workplace complaints.
  • Ability to work independently and in a group setting with little direction and without direct supervision.
  • Experience in developing and delivering training on a variety of employment issues.
  • Confirmed ability to independently identify and analyze issues and problems and to develop and influence appropriate business solutions and plans of action.
  • Ability to run analytical reports and leverage data to identify and diagnose root cause elements.
  • Partnership skills, enabling the individual to establish influential partnerships working with peers and senior leaders.
  • Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and integrity.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to changing business conditions and needs.
  • Ability to multitask, work with ambiguity, and work across various teams.
  • High level applied knowledge of employee relations issues (including performance management), risk management practices, investigative practices, and employment law.
  • A BS in HR, or equivalent experience in labor/employee relations
  • Experience leading employee relations in union and non-union environments preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with HR leaders across business units to build and maintain effective employee relations programs and standard methodologies.
  • Lead employment investigations for challenging ER cases, supporting HR in conducting formal procedures like disciplinary and grievances.
  • Advocate for the ethics hotline and coordinate associated programs. Facilitate positive employee relations training and LR training initiatives.
  • Provide thought leadership on embedding a true continuous performance improvement culture, including review and management of updates to ER/LR Strategy, site risk assessments, and ER culture assessments.
  • Conduct site assessments to identify root causes colleague concerns and provide recommendations to improve employee relations at worksites. Conduct periodic reviews of HR-related policies and practices and provide improvement recommendations.
  • Analyze business unit’s ER data, identify trends, and communicate findings and recommendations.
  • Collaborate internally with Functional/Regional and Country HR leaders, Employment law, Compliance teams, Internal Audit, and other internal collaborators to achieve the above accountabilities.

FAQs

What is the work schedule for the Sr Manager, Employee & Labor Relations position?

The work schedule is First Shift (Days).

What type of environment will I be working in?

You will be working in an office environment.

What are the main responsibilities of the Sr Manager, Employee & Labor Relations?

Key responsibilities include collaborating with HR leaders, leading employment investigations, advocating for the ethics hotline, conducting site assessments, analyzing ER data, and providing thought leadership on employee relations strategies.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A BS in HR or equivalent experience in labor/employee relations is required, along with extensive experience in employee relations issues, ability to conduct investigations, and strong partnership skills.

Is experience in union environments preferred for this role?

Yes, experience leading employee relations in both union and non-union environments is preferred.

How does this role contribute to the company culture?

This role aims to strengthen employee relations and labor relations capabilities, embedding a continuous performance improvement culture within the organization.

Will I be expected to conduct training as part of this position?

Yes, the role involves developing and delivering training on various employment issues.

What skills are essential for the Sr Manager, Employee & Labor Relations?

Essential skills include the ability to influence senior management, handle confidential information, multitask, analyze data, and develop business solutions.

Are there opportunities for professional growth in this role?

Yes, the role offers opportunities to influence best practices in employee relations and contribute to the development of HR policies and strategies.

What is the process for conducting employee investigations in this role?

The Sr Manager will lead employment investigations for challenging ER cases and support HR in formal procedures like disciplinary actions and grievances.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific

The World Leader In Serving Science

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.