APAC Employee Relations Specialist

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Detail information about job APAC Employee Relations Specialist. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Global biopharma company & employer of choice
• Newly formed APAC HR shared service centre
• Newly created role focused on shaping ER delivery across APAC

Knowledgeable ER Professional

BMS is seeking a Regional Employee Relations Specialist to provide support to various BMS companies including Australia, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and India. You will build robust working partnerships with the global employee relations team, line managers, HR business partners and legal counsel to drive employee relations activities aligned with company policies and procedures. In this role you will identify employee relations trends, recommend solutions, minimise risk, coach employees and managers, investigate matters and drive an ethical culture.

BMS is Australia's fastest growing biopharmaceutical company with a rapidly expanding suite of innovative therapies and indications. We're committed to improving patient outcomes and the Sales Representative will perform a crucial role in enabling patients to access vital medications.

Career Development, Rewards, Culture

BMS is focused on developing employees and investing in your future. We work with you to define your career development goals and facilitate access to opportunities that expand your experience, skills and knowledge.

BMS is committed to rewarding employees for great performance and ensuring our teams are compensated fairly for the success they deliver. We provide a competitive salary package, backed by an attractive bonus/incentive scheme and a range of useful benefits.

BMS provides a work environment that values and demonstrates principles of diversity and inclusion. We have a diverse workforce in terms of gender, ethnicity and age, but our company is also enriched by diverse experiences, skills and qualifications vital for driving business excellence.

Responsibilities include:

• 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
• Participate in the identification of employee relations trends and partner with ER Lead on identifying solutions
• 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
• Some travel (approximately 10-15%) may be required. Will work with remote locations frequently via phone

Essential Experiences, Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ years HR and/or Employee Relations experience
• Experience overseeing low to mid complexity ER matters in Australia and/or Asia Pacific essential
• Fluent in English with Mandarin or Japanese or Asia Pacific language advantageous
• Experience with locally relevant employee representative bodies, works councils and/or trade unions preferred.
• Demonstrable customer service, coaching and partnering skills
• Bachelor’s Degree