Employee Relations Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Durham, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Culture and Colleague Engagement platform, the Employee Relations (ER) Manager will be responsible for conducting sensitive investigations into potential policy and/or Code of Conduct violations. The ER Manager will act as a neutral party through all aspects of the investigation and will ensure a timely, fair, and quality process for all involved parties. This position requires knowledge of professional and ethical investigation standards and/or human resources processes and procedures. The incumbent must possess the ability to quickly issue-spot employment and Employee Relations matters and be able to advance appropriately or suggest recommendations that align with our cultural values. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting Employee Relations efforts or relevant HR experience required.
• Experience conducting and managing human resources or employee relations investigations.
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting with little direction and without direct supervision.
• Ability to research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action.
• Strong project management, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong partnering, diplomacy, teamwork, and influencing skills.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information with absolute confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to multitask and deal with ambiguity.
• Be a phenomenal teammate with a flexible, adaptable, and results-oriented approach.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of investigative practices, risk management, and employment law.
• Strong understanding of applicable employment laws required.

Nice To Haves

• Global HR/ER experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for investigating internal complaints for assigned client group, ensuring a detailed investigation process, including investigation coordination, conducting interviews, and maintenance of accurate and detailed records and notes of the investigatory process.
• Build comprehensive written investigation reports that clearly identify the issues investigated, summarize the evidence, make findings and recommendations, as well as identify root cause.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen culture programs focusing on ethical business practices.
• Partner internally with ER colleagues and leaders, Employment law, and HR teams as appropriate to achieve responsibilities.

Benefits

• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level