HR GENERALIST- PEOPLE CONSULTANT

Bristol Myers Squibb • Summit, NJ

2d • $75,310 - $91,258 • Hybrid

About The Position

The People Consultant serves as the primary point of contact for People Managers and our exciting new site. The role provides proactive support across Summit, with specialist expertise in the local market, and partners with local HR leaders to advance business priorities and provide a superior employee experience. This role requires a balance of people-focused perspective and operational execution. The successful candidate will build strong partnerships across the business, apply sound judgment to complex workforce matters, and drive continuous improvement in People processes and employee experience. Success in this role depends on credibility, adaptability, and the ability to influence effectively across a diverse stakeholder group.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of HR experience, preferably in an international, matrixed environment, including experience at a manufacturing site with shift patterns
• HR or equivalent degree qualification.
• Experience across a combination of HR Business Partner or HR Generalist roles, as well as HR Operations or HR Services, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional business teams.
• Exposure to employee relations issues and cases, although this role will not be directly accountable for employee relations
• Demonstrated success in working effectively with senior leaders to influence decision-making.
• Strong business and analytical acumen, along with problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Demonstrated analytical ability, including root-cause analysis, and the ability to manage multiple competing tasks and priorities successfully.
• Proven track record in coaching people managers.
• Ability to flex across different cultures, levels of complexity, business situations, and matrixed partnerships.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset and a proven track record of enhancing the employee experience.
• Demonstrated use of communication and change management strategies/tactics to influence new ways of thinking and working.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional language proficiency would be an advantage. This includes the ability to deliver clear, articulate presentations and communications.
• Ability to build strong networks across a wide range of stakeholders, including employees, HR partners and business leaders.
• Experience coordinating and supporting projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers, providing guidance and support on complex workforce matters and HR policy.
• Proactively develop and implement strategies to upskill new People Managers and provide support and counsel to experienced People Managers navigating HR processes and issues.
• Exercise discretion, sound judgment, and appropriate decision-making to determine the most effective path to resolution.
• In partnership with HRBPs, use diagnostics, data, and business insight to identify proactive HR interventions and people practices that support local business objectives.
• Ensure that the workforce and leaders understand People processes.
• Coordinate and enable seamless end-to-end delivery of global priorities and lifecycle processes in partnership with People Services teams, while advocating for improvements that enhance the employee experience.
• As required, partner with global Centres of Excellence (COEs) and Process Designers to roll out global programmes and processes effectively and ensure smooth implementation.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of employment legislation and market practices relevant to California to ensure advice is compliant.
• Research, resolve, and respond to issues requiring an HR perspective, working closely with People Services colleagues, HRBPs, and COEs.
• Work collaboratively with peers and matrix colleagues to share ideas for improvements in the employee experience.
• May also lead or contribute to People-related projects, as required.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off
• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
• Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree