Bristol Myers Squibb
Sr. Manager, Labor and Employee Relations
Bristol Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543
Sr. Manager, Labor and Employee Relations
Location: Princeton, NJ (US) – Compensation overview included below. Job Overview
The Labor Relations Associate is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective work relationships amongst union representatives, BMS workforce and people leaders, with full consideration of the bilateral nature of labor relations. Activities include preventive policies and programs to ensure positive, collaborative and sustainable work environments amongst stakeholders along with outside counsel, negotiating the collective bargaining agreement; contract administration and interpretation; and providing guidance to management on the implementation and application of the negotiated agreement. Responsibilities
Serves as the Company\'s negotiator in contract negotiations with the union. Maintains current knowledge of employee and labor relations trends, legal decisions, and statutory changes; conducts research necessary (or works with BMS counsel) to support contract negotiations and employee relations. Uses appropriate negotiation strategies to develop bargaining goals and negotiate contracts consistent with BMS\' mission, values and objectives. Serves as BMS main point of contact in the relationship with the Union and its representatives in the US, as well as responsible for supervising the Chief Steward as its formal people leader within BMS. Provides interpretation of labor contract to managers, employees and HR staff; oversees processes for review and resolution of employee grievances. Advises managers and employees on sensitive labor and employee relations matters, including grievance and arbitration procedures, performance issues and disciplinary actions; advises and assists managers in identifying employee relations issues and determining appropriate course of action. Provides guidance to management staff by contract interpretation, investigation and advice on a full range of employee relations matters including informal and formal grievances, development of performance management plans, and disciplinary issue. Facilitates ongoing communication and working relationships with the union representatives. Serves as a member of the Employee Relations team to help identify employee relations trends and recommend solutions and partner with all levels of HR management on execution. Partner with HR leaders to drive employee relations while maintaining a neutral position and consistent approach to BMS\'s policies and procedures. Conduct investigations, research policies/practices, create and gather documentation, make recommendations, and implement resolutions when applicable. May represent the Company in arbitrations and National Labor Relations Board hearings related to unfair labor practice complaints. Performs other related duties as assigned. May be required to work some off shift hours to support investigations at sites with multi-shift environments. Requirements
Bachelor\'s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. 5+ years progressively responsible, professional experience in collective bargaining and labor relations and employee relations activities. Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills in dealing with all levels of management internally and externally. Strong communication skills including excellent verbal and written skills. Proven ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality, discretion and good judgment. Experience must include leading contract administration, grievance processing, performance management and disciplinary activities, conducting investigations, and facilitating on-going communication and working relationships with employee representative organizations and other Company stakeholders. Compensation and Benefits
Location: Princeton, NJ – $112,880 - $136,784. The starting compensation range for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. Final compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and other programs as described on the company site. For more information on benefits, please visit careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. Additional Notes
On-site protocol and occupancy model guidance are provided by the company, including site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design roles. The company supports accommodations for applicants with disabilities and adheres to equal employment opportunity statements.
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Location: Princeton, NJ (US) – Compensation overview included below. Job Overview
The Labor Relations Associate is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective work relationships amongst union representatives, BMS workforce and people leaders, with full consideration of the bilateral nature of labor relations. Activities include preventive policies and programs to ensure positive, collaborative and sustainable work environments amongst stakeholders along with outside counsel, negotiating the collective bargaining agreement; contract administration and interpretation; and providing guidance to management on the implementation and application of the negotiated agreement. Responsibilities
Serves as the Company\'s negotiator in contract negotiations with the union. Maintains current knowledge of employee and labor relations trends, legal decisions, and statutory changes; conducts research necessary (or works with BMS counsel) to support contract negotiations and employee relations. Uses appropriate negotiation strategies to develop bargaining goals and negotiate contracts consistent with BMS\' mission, values and objectives. Serves as BMS main point of contact in the relationship with the Union and its representatives in the US, as well as responsible for supervising the Chief Steward as its formal people leader within BMS. Provides interpretation of labor contract to managers, employees and HR staff; oversees processes for review and resolution of employee grievances. Advises managers and employees on sensitive labor and employee relations matters, including grievance and arbitration procedures, performance issues and disciplinary actions; advises and assists managers in identifying employee relations issues and determining appropriate course of action. Provides guidance to management staff by contract interpretation, investigation and advice on a full range of employee relations matters including informal and formal grievances, development of performance management plans, and disciplinary issue. Facilitates ongoing communication and working relationships with the union representatives. Serves as a member of the Employee Relations team to help identify employee relations trends and recommend solutions and partner with all levels of HR management on execution. Partner with HR leaders to drive employee relations while maintaining a neutral position and consistent approach to BMS\'s policies and procedures. Conduct investigations, research policies/practices, create and gather documentation, make recommendations, and implement resolutions when applicable. May represent the Company in arbitrations and National Labor Relations Board hearings related to unfair labor practice complaints. Performs other related duties as assigned. May be required to work some off shift hours to support investigations at sites with multi-shift environments. Requirements
Bachelor\'s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. 5+ years progressively responsible, professional experience in collective bargaining and labor relations and employee relations activities. Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills in dealing with all levels of management internally and externally. Strong communication skills including excellent verbal and written skills. Proven ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality, discretion and good judgment. Experience must include leading contract administration, grievance processing, performance management and disciplinary activities, conducting investigations, and facilitating on-going communication and working relationships with employee representative organizations and other Company stakeholders. Compensation and Benefits
Location: Princeton, NJ – $112,880 - $136,784. The starting compensation range for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. Final compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and other programs as described on the company site. For more information on benefits, please visit careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. Additional Notes
On-site protocol and occupancy model guidance are provided by the company, including site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design roles. The company supports accommodations for applicants with disabilities and adheres to equal employment opportunity statements.
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